Pho is the debut extended play by American singer Ari Lennox. It was released on October 21, 2016, by Dreamville Records and Interscope Records.[1][2]
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| Released | October 21, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
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| Length | 22:21 | |||
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Background
editThe EP was mainly produced by DJ Grumble, with additional production from Felly, Hollywood JB, and Dave James.[3] The only guest appearance in this EP was from Dreamville label-mate, Cozz, on the song "Backseat".[4]
Singles and promotion
editOn December 8, 2015, "Backseat" was originally released on the collaborative effort, Revenge of the Dreamers II, as promotion for Ari Lennox's debut release.[5] The music video for "Backseat" was released on October 14, 2016.[6] The music video for "GOAT" was uploaded to Ari's Vevo on YouTube on November 13, 2017.[7]
Critical reception
editStereo Champions gave the extended play a 9 out of 10 saying "Overall, this is a great EP, definitely one I’ll hold on to forever as it’s definitely some of her best work. I’m sure this year will also yield big results for Ms. Lennox as she’s just getting started. Hopefully, if she’s reading this she knows we appreciate her music and Washington, DC is watching and cheering her on all the way to the top."[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Yuengling" |
| Felly | 2:43 |
| 2. | "Backseat" (featuring Cozz) |
| DJ Grumble | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Night Drive" |
| Hollywood JB | 2:30 |
| 4. | "La La La La" |
| Dave James | 5:52 |
| 5. | "Cold Outside" |
| DJ Grumble | 2:22 |
| 6. | "Backwood" |
| DJ Grumble | 2:48 |
| 7. | "GOAT" |
| DJ Grumble | 2:27 |
| Total length: | 22:21 | |||
Sample credits
- "Backseat" samples "Come Make Love to Me" by Jeanie Tracy.
- "Night Drive" samples "You Light Up My Life" by Jean Carne.
- "Cold Outside" samples "Life Moves On" by Rodney Franklin.
- "Backwood" samples "Whole Lot of Love" by Heaven and Earth.
- "GOAT" samples "Beverly Hills" by Steve Gray.
References
edit- ^ "Stream Dreamville First Lady Ari Lennox's Debut EP, "Pho"". 21 October 2016.
- ^ "Dreamville's Ari Lennox Drops 'Pho' EP".
- ^ "Dreamville's Ari Lennox Shares Her Debut 'Pho' EP". Complex Networks.
- ^ "Music".
- ^ "Dreamville's First Lady Ari Lennox Releases 'PHO' EP: Listen". Billboard.
- ^ "Ari Lennox - Backseat ft. Cozz". YouTube. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Ari Lennox - GOAT". YouTube. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Ari Lennox 'PHO EP' Will Lift Your Soul And Make You Feel Good". Stereo Champions.