Soul Rebel (John Givez album)

Soul Rebel is the second studio album from John Givez. Kings Dream Entertainment released the album on August 28, 2015. He worked with Anthony Cruz, Dav D, DJ Rek, Jruckers, Lere, Major, Kerry Marshall, Ruslan, and Wontel, in the production of this album.[1]

Soul Rebel
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 28, 2015 (2015-08-28)
GenreChristian hip hop, Christian R&B, contemporary R&B, neo soul,
Length56:19
LabelKings Dream
ProducerAnthony Cruz, Dav D, DJ Rek, Jruckers, Lere, Major, Kerry Marshall, Ruslan, Wontel

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
New Release Today     [2]

Awarding the album three and a half stars at New Release Today, Dwayne Lacy states, "Soul Rebel will make you uncomfortable, but will also make you take notice."[2] Isaac Borquaye, reviewing the album for Premier Gospel, says, "it did not disappoint."[3] Writing a review from Wade-O Radio, Aubrey McKay writes, "Soul Rebel is musically insane...It's innovative, intelligent and well thought out."[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)[1]Length
1."Intro (Lude)"Jruckers1:35
2."Elementary Trill"Anthony Cruz and Ruslan3:42
3."2004"DJ Rek and Wontel5:34
4."Da Art of Storytellin', pt. 5"Jruckers and Lere3:48
5."Playaz Inheritance" (featuring Kiki and Kyra De'nae)Jruckers and Dav D5:21
6."Johnny Law (Green Light)" (featuring Gracy Breslin)Anthony Cruz5:19
7."Am / Pm" (featuring Beleaf)Anthony Cruz2:58
8."A Playaz Change of Heart" (featuring JGivens)Jruckers and DJ Rek5:01
9."Chapter 29"Jruckers and DJ Rek3:31
10."Sandman (Song)" (featuring Ruslan)DJ Rek and Kerry Marshall4:29
11."Ride for Me?" (featuring Kiki)DJ Rek and Anthony Cruz3:54
12."Generation (Y)"Major3:14
13."Will Not Be Televised"Jruckers and Lere3:29
14."Outro (Lude)"Jruckers1:26
15."Rebel Credits"Anthony Cruz2:58
Total length:56:19

Chart performance

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Chart (2015) Peak
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US Christian Albums (Billboard)[5] 7
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] 19
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[7] 10

References

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  1. ^ a b Daniels, David (August 24, 2015). "John Givez reveals 'Soul Rebel' release date, tracklist and cover art". Rapzilla. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Lacy, Dwayne (November 13, 2015). "Keeping It Real". New Release Today. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  3. ^ Borquaye, Isaac (September 5, 2015). "John Givez - Soul Rebel Album Review". Premier Gospel. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  4. ^ McKay, Aubrey (September 10, 2015). "Album Review: John Givez – Soul Rebel". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  5. ^ "John Givez Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  6. ^ "John Givez Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Independent Albums. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  7. ^ "John Givez Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Top Rap Albums. Retrieved November 14, 2015.