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Waking at Dawn

Waking at Dawn is the debut studio album by Canadian recording artist Roy Woods.[1][2][3][4][5] It was released on July 1, 2016, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records.[6] The album serves as a follow-up to his debut EP Exis (2015). It was preceded by two singles; "Gwan Big Up Urself" and "How I Feel".

Waking at Dawn
Studio album by
Roy Woods
ReleasedJuly 1, 2016 (2016-07-01)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length35:56
Label
Producer
Roy Woods chronology
Exis
(2015) 		Waking at Dawn
(2016) 		Nocturnal
(2016)
Singles from Waking at Dawn
  1. "Gwan Big Up Urself"
    Released: June 4, 2016
  2. "How I Feel"
    Released: June 4, 2016

Background edit

On March 11, 2016, Roy Woods announced the album's title via Twitter.[7] The release date and cover art was revealed on June 29, 2016.[8]

Singles edit

The album's lead single and second single, "Gwan Big Up Urself" and "How I Feel" was released on June 4, 2016.[9][10]

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HotNewHipHop(74/100) [11]
Now     [12]
Exclaim!6/10[13]

Waking at Dawn was met with generally positive reviews. The album received a 74 out of 100 by HotNewHipHop. Writing for Exclaim!, Themistoklis Alexis praised the album's "flashes of maturity" but criticized Woods' "failure to emote fully on phonics."[13]

Track listing edit

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[14]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sonic Boom"
3:04
2."You Love It"
  • Spencer
  • Antonio Mendes
  • Khokar
  • L.A. Chase
  • Sunny Diamonds
3:06
3."Gwan Big Up Urself"
  • Spencer
  • Christopher Allen
  • Nguyen-Tran
  • Khokar
  • Krs.
  • FrancisGotHeat
  • Sunny Diamonds
3:20
4."How I Feel"
  • Spencer
  • Lobban
  • Holmes
  • Khokhar
  • DZL
  • ALO
3:43
5."Down Girl"
  • Spencer
  • Offe
  • Khokar
  • Prezident Jeff
  • Sunny Diamonds
2:49
6."Switch"
3:21
7."Got Me"
  • DZL
  • Akeel
3:38
8."Why"
  • Spencer
  • Lindstrom
Murda Beatz4:22
9."Menace"
  • Spencer
  • Omari Jabari
  • Rashad Hussein
  • Khokar
  • Jabari
  • akaRashad
  • Sunny Diamonds
4:53
10."She Knows About Me"
  • Spencer
  • Nguyen-Tran
  • Khokar
  • FrancisGotHeat
  • Sunny Diamonds
3:40
Total length:35:56

Personnel edit

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

Charts edit

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] 30
US Billboard 200[16] 127
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] 11

Release history edit

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide July 1, 2016 Digital download
[18]

References edit

  1. ^ Balfour, Jay. "Roy Wood$: Waking at Dawn Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  2. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Roy Woods - Waking at Dawn Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2 July 2016). "OVO's Roy Woods Drops Debut Album, "Waking At Dawn"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  4. ^ Simmons, Ted (July 2016). "Roy Woods Releases 'Waking At Dawn' Album". XXL. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  5. ^ Glaysher, Scott (5 January 2017). "Roy Woods delivers more mood music with Nocturnal". NowToronto. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Here's Roy Wood$' New Album 'Waking At Dawn'". Complex. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  7. ^ Gavin, Sean (March 11, 2016). "Roy Woods Announces New Project "Waking At Dawn" Coming Soon". The Daily Dose. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  8. ^ Dandridge-Lemco, Ben (June 29, 2016). "Roy Wood$ Shares Waking At Dawn Release Date And Cover Art". The Fader. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  9. ^ "New Music: Roy Woods – 'Gwan Big Up Urself'". Rap-Up. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  10. ^ "Roy Woods – How I Feel". WhatTheHYPE. June 7, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  11. ^ Jenkins, Craig (July 7, 2016). "Roy Woods Waking at Dawn Review News". HNHH. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  12. ^ "Roy Woods". 6 July 2016.
  13. ^ a b Alexis, Themistoklis (July 1, 2016). "Roy Woods - Waking at Dawn". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Waking At Dawn / Roy Woods". Tidal. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  15. ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  16. ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  17. ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  18. ^ All citations concerning the release history of Waking at Dawn:

External links edit

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