Good for You (album)
Good for You | ||||
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Studio album by Aminé | ||||
Released | July 28, 2017 | |||
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Length | 52:22 | |||
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Singles from Good for You | ||||
Good for You is the debut studio album by American rapper Aminé. The album was released on July 28, 2017 by CLBN and Republic Records.[2] The album features guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign, Nelly, Offset, Charlie Wilson and Kehlani.[3] The album was supported by the singles: "Caroline", "Heebiejeebies", "Turf", "Wedding Crashers" and "Spice Girl".
Background
On June 22, 2017, Aminé revealed the album's title name, cover along with its release date.[4]
Promotion
Singles
The lead single from the album, "Caroline", was released on March 9, 2016. The music video for the track premiered on July 25, 2016.[5] The song was produced by Pasqué and Aminé himself and peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[6]
"Heebiejeebies" was released as the album's second single on May 26, 2017.[7] The song features a guest appearance from American singer Kehlani with the production that was handled by Jahaan Sweet.[8] The song was later included as a bonus track on the album.
"Turf" was released on June 16, 2017 as the album's third single. The production was handled by Malay.[9]
"Wedding Crashers" was released on July 21, 2017, as the album's fourth single.[10] The song features a guest appearance from Offset, with the production that was provided by J Gramm and Frank Dukes with co-production from Aminé himself and Geoffrey Earley.[11]
"Spice Girl" will be released on August 15, 2017 to rhythmic contemporary radio as the album's fifth single.[1]
Promotional singles
The album's first promotional single, "Blinds", was released on June 30, 2017.[12] The song was produced by Guy Lawrence.
Critical reception
Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.9/10[13] |
Metacritic | 77/100[14] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
LemonWire | 3.5/5[15] |
Pitchfork | 7.3/10[16] |
Good for You received generally favorable reviews from critics upon release. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 77, based on 4 reviews.[14] Briana Younger of Pitchfork wrote: "Good for You, most of which hinge on love interests old and new, underscored by a playful outlook that’s channeled into bubbly, off-center production. It's far from serious but stops just short of turn-up—more like the soundtrack for an almost-sober drive home."
Commercial performance
Good for You debuted at number 31 on the US Billboard 200, selling 13,721 copies pure sales in its first week.[17][18]
Track listing
Good for You[2] | ||||
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
1. | "Veggies" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) |
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| 3:23 |
2. | "Yellow" (featuring Nelly) | 2:59 | ||
3. | "Caroline" |
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| 3:29 |
4. | "Hero" |
| 3:13 | |
5. | "Spice Girl" |
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| 2:53 |
6. | "STFU" |
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| 3:25 |
7. | "Wedding Crashers" (featuring Offset) |
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| 3:49 |
8. | "Sundays" |
| Frank Dukes | 4:07 |
9. | "Turf" |
| Malay | 4:25 |
10. | "Blinds" | Guy Lawrence | 1:26 | |
11. | "Dakota" (featuring Charlie Wilson) |
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| 3:45 |
12. | "Slide" |
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| 2:49 |
13. | "Money" |
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| 4:16 |
14. | "Beach Boy" |
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| 4:43 |
15. | "Heebiejeebies" (featuring Kehlani) (bonus track) |
| Sweet | 3:40 |
Total length: | 52:22 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer.
- ^[b] signifies a additional producer.
- "Veggies" and "Turf" features additional vocals from Charlie Wilson.
- "Caroline" features background vocals from Marche’ Black.
- "Hero" features additional vocals from Girlpool.
- "STFU" features additional vocals from Sheron Page.
- "Sundays" features additional vocals from Leon Bridges.
- "Beach Boy" features background vocals from Girlpool and Illegal Civilization.
Personnel
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Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[19] | 59 |
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[20] | 3 |
US Billboard 200[21] | 31 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[22] | 19 |
References
- 1 2 "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- 1 2 "Good For You by Aminé on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Offset, Nelly Among Features on Amine's 'Good For You' Album Tracklist". XXL. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Amine Reveals Name, Cover and Release Date for Debut Album Read More: Amine Reveals Name, Cover and Release Date for Debut Album - XXL". XXL. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Aminé - Caroline". Vevo. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Aminé – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ Berry, Peter. "Amine and Kehlani Collaborate on “Heebiejeebies”". XXL. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ Goddard, Kevin. "Aminé - Heebiejeebies Feat. Kehlani (Prod. By Jahaan Sweet) [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ C.M., Emmanuel. "Amine Releases New Song “Turf”". XXL. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ Ellis, Stacy-Ann. "Amine And Offset Take Petty To The Next Level On “Wedding Crashers”". Vibe. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ Berry, Peter. "Amine and Offset Get Petty on 'Wedding Crashers'". XXL. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ Goddard, Kevin. "Aminé - Blinds - Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Good for You by Aminé reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- 1 2 "Reviews and Tracks for Good for You by Aminé". Metacritic. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ Wilson, Bobby (July 31, 2017). "Album Review: Amine’s “Good for You”". LemonWire. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ Younger, Briana (August 1, 2017). "Aminé: Good for You Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ↑ "Billboard 200 - August 19, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ "HITS Daily Double". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Aminé – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Aminé. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ↑ "Aminé – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Aminé. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Aminé – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Aminé. Retrieved August 8, 2017.