Most Hated is the debut studio album by American rapper Fredo Bang. After it had originally been scheduled for release on March 27, 2020, the album was released on April 17, 2020, via Se Lavi Productions and Def Jam Recordings. It features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Tee Grizzley, YNW Melly, and CeeFineAss.[1]
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| Released | April 17, 2020 | |||
| Length | 30:48 | |||
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The album debuted at number 110 on the US Billboard 200, marking his first appearance on the chart.
Background and release edit
The album was originally scheduled to be released on March 27, 2020, but the date was pushed back to April 17, 2020, due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Fredo was also unable to join Moneybagg Yo as a supporting act in his Time Served Tour, which was scheduled from March to May, after it was postponed indefinitely.[3]
Promotion edit
The first single from the album, "Vest Up," was released on December 18, 2019. It was accompanied by a music video on the same day.[4]
The second single, "Yo Slime," was released on February 20, 2020. The music video was released the next day.[5]
The third single, "Waitin 4," was released on March 10, 2020, along with a music video directed by ShotByDemarcusTV.[6]
The fourth single, "Trust Issues," was released on April 3, 2020.[7] It was accompanied by a music video on the same day.[8]
The fifth single, "Saucy," was released on April 10, 2020, along with its music video.[9]
The music video for "Traffic" was released on April 17, 2020, the same day as the album.[10]
Critical reception edit
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| Source | Rating |
| HipHopDX | 3.3/5[11] |
Josh Svetz of HipHopDX rated the album 3.3/5, stating that "while it doesn't quite hit the mark, Fredo's willingness to experiment, coupled with refined production choices, shows he's not content with being just another face in the crowd."[11]
Commercial performance edit
Most Hated debuted at number 110 on the US Billboard 200. The album also helped Fredo reach the number one spot on the May 2020 edition of Rolling Stone's Breakthrough 25 Chart.[12] It was streamed over 79 million times in the first six months after its release.[3]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Get Even" (featuring Lil Baby) |
| 3:16 |
| 2. | "Air It Out" (featuring YNW Melly) |
| 3:00 |
| 3. | "Saucy" |
| 2:19 |
| 4. | "Yo Slime" |
| 2:31 |
| 5. | "Bag Talk" (featuring Moneybagg Yo) |
| 2:51 |
| 6. | "Droppin" (featuring CeeFineAss) |
| 2:37 |
| 7. | "Trust Issues" |
| 2:43 |
| 8. | "Traffic" |
| 2:40 |
| 9. | "Let Me Tell You (Kianna)" |
| 2:20 |
| 10. | "Vest Up" | Hardbody B-Eazy | 2:17 |
| 11. | "Waitin 4" |
| 1:47 |
| 12. | "Like A Gee" (featuring Tee Grizzley) | DMacTooBangin | 2:22 |
| Total length: | 30:48 | ||
Charts edit
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[14] | 110 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
References edit
- ^ Cole, Alexander (April 18, 2020). "Fredo Bang Drops Off "Most Hated" With YNW Melly, Lil Baby, & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Childs, Jesse (April 17, 2020). "Fredo Bang declares himself 'Most Hated' with new album". Revolt. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Fredo Bang Releases New Visual For "Dangerous," Latest Visual From 'In The Name Of Gee' Mixtape". Imprint. October 12, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Vest Up" on YouTube
- ^ "Yo Slime" on YouTube
- ^ Powell, Jon (March 13, 2020). "Fredo Bang brings us to his block in "Waitin 4" video". Revolt. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Trust Issues - Single by Fredo Bang". Apple Music. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Trust Issues" on YouTube
- ^ Powell, Jon (April 13, 2020). "Fredo Bang is "Saucy" in new visual". Revolt. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Rebecca (April 18, 2020). "Fredo Bang Unveils 'Most Hated' Mixtape and Visuals for "Traffic"". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Svetz, Josh (May 27, 2020). "Review: Fredo Bang Shows Growth But Struggles With His Vision On 'Most Hated' Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ Blake, Emily (May 6, 2020). "RS Charts: Fredo Bang, Jackboy, Surf Mesa Lead May's Breakthrough 25 Chart". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Fredo Bang – Most Hated". Discogs. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Fredo Bang Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Fredo Bang Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.