Something Awesome is the debut solo studio album by New Zealand rapper David Dallas, released on September 19, 2009. It is his first album following his work with Frontline under the stage name Con Psy.
Something Awesome | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 19, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
Genre | Hip hop, Rap | |||
Label | Dirty Records | |||
Producer | P-Money, 41, Fire & Ice | |||
David Dallas chronology | ||||
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Singles from Something Awesome | ||||
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Production was handled by Fire & Ice, 41 and P-Money. It features guest appearances from Aaradhna, PNC, Young Sid, Devolo, Niko & Jordache.
The album won 'Best Urban/Hip Hop Album' at the 2010 New Zealand Music Awards and was shortlisted for the inaugural Taite Music Prize.[1]
Release
editThe album was released on September 19, 2009, through Dirty Records, debuting at #20 on the New Zealand Albums Chart.
Singles
editThe album's first official was "Indulge Me", featuring Devolo, released on 17 February, 2009. It peaked at #34 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, charting for 3 weeks.[2]
The second single, "Big Time", was released on 6 July, 2009. It received a co-sign from Kanye West via his personal blog.
The third single, "I Get The Feelin" featuring Niko, was released on 7 December, 2009.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Big Time" | 41 | 3:50 |
2. | "Front To Back" | Fire & Ice | 3:34 |
3. | "Ain't None Left" | Fire & Ice | 3:26 |
4. | "Indulge Me" (feat. Devolo) | Fire & Ice | 3:09 |
5. | "Turn It Round" (feat. Aaradhna) | 41 | 3:21 |
6. | "First Time" (feat. Young Sid, Jordache & Niko) | P-Money & 41 | 5:52 |
7. | "I Get The Feeling" (feat. Niko) | 41 | 2:57 |
8. | "In The Mood" (feat. PNC) | Fire & Ice | 3:58 |
9. | "Runaway" | 41 | 3:12 |
10. | "Your Thing" | 41 | 3:08 |
11. | "Slow Down" | Fire & Ice | 4:14 |
12. | "Never Met" | Fire & Ice | 3:22 |
13. | "Ever Ever (bonus track)" | P-Money | 2:51 |
Charts
editChart (2009) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 20 |
References
edit- ^ "Taite Music Prize 2010". IMNZ. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Rianz.org.nz. Retrieved 10 March 2012.