I Am What I Am is the second extended play by English hip hop and R&B musical recording artist Mark Morrison. It was released in the United Kingdom on MackLife Records on 7 July 2014.[1] The EP has received mixed to positive reviews from critics.
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| Released | 7 July 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2013 | |||
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| Length | 28.03 | |||
| Label | MackLife Records | |||
| Producer | Mark Morrison | |||
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Background
editRecording started in 2010, and the EP was also first announced in 2010.[2]
A music video for N.A.N.G. 2.0 was uploaded to YouTube on 21 October 2013 at a total of four minutes and 9 seconds. To coincide with the songs and video theme, it was released in October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (in United States).[3] The video was premiered by KarenCivil.com.[4]
A music video for the title track I Am What I Am was uploaded to YouTube on 12 May 2014 at a total of two minutes and 54 seconds. The video premiered on Vice Noisey.[5]
Reception
editMusiceyz.co.uk wrote "Mark's voice is heavily treated making him sound a bit too synthed and computerized."[6] Jonny Abrams of Rocksucker gave a negative review of I Am What I Am, feeling that "It might have gotten away with it had the song itself not been so listless", naming it one of the week's worst singles.[7]
"I Am What I Am" (Mark Sparks Remix), which featured American rapper and Slaughterhouse member Crooked I, debuted on the SingersRoom.com website on 16 May 2013.[8] It became the number 1 most played single that week, on the website's IndieRotation Singles Chart.[9] The song was supported by Vibe, who added it to their V-Playlist and reviewed the track saying "It's been a while since we've heard from Mr. Morrison. However, his new soulful track has been worth the wait".[10] DJBooth.net rated the Mark Sparks remix of "I Am What I Am" 4 out of 5 stars, with a positive review calling it an "anthemic cut, expanding the original’s aural palette with 808s, swirling synths and a brand new chopped-n-screwed outro". DJ Blaze of DJBooth also commented "This beat by Mark Sparks is tough and Mark Morrison ripped this. Good feature by Crooked I. Banger!"[11]
Track listing
editAll tracks written by Mark Morrison.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I Am What I Am" | 2:54 |
| 2. | "N.A.N.G. 2.0" (featuring Crooked I and Shonie) | 4:03 |
| 3. | "My Life" | 3:28 |
| 4. | "Wanna Be Your Man 2.0" (featuring Young Buck and K.O. McCoy) | 4:26 |
| 5. | "Father Forgive Them" (featuring Trae tha Truth, Keith Murray, Black Rob, Crooked I and Beenie Man) | 5:00 |
| 6. | "I Don't Want 2 Die" (featuring DMX) | 4:25 |
| 7. | "I Am What I Am" (Remix) | 3:43 |
References
edit- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Dave Park (24 November 2009). "Album Review: Mark Morrison - I Am What I Am | Prefix". Prefixmag.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "The Domestic Violence Awareness Month". Nrcdv.org. Archived from the original on 30 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- ^ "Karen Civil.com". Karen Civil.com. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ Millard, Drew (12 May 2014). "Listen to a New Song from Mark Morrison, the Voice Behind "Return of the Mack" | NOISEY". Noisey.vice.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "I Am What I Am by Mark Morrison (Review)". Musiceyz. 7 July 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "The worst of this week's singles: Itch, Mark Morrison, Stooshe and more!". Rocksucker.co.uk. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "Music - Mark Morrison - I Am What I Am (Remix) ft. Crooked I". Singersroom.com. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "News - IndieRotation: Top 10 Most Played Independent Singles Led by Mark Morrison, Bella Nae, Love Dominique". Singersroom.com. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ Robertson, Darryl (17 May 2013). "V Playlist: Ludacris, Young Buck x Tha City Paper, Memphis Bleek And More | Vibe - Part 3". Vibe.com. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "Mark Morrison ft. Crooked I - IAmWhatIAm (Remix)". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 28 March 2015.