Smart Ass Black Boy is the second studio album by American rapper Fat Tony.[1] It was released on Young One Records on June 11, 2013.[2][3] Written in two days and recorded in four days,[4] the album is entirely produced by Tom Cruz.[5] Music videos were created for "BKNY",[6] "Hood Party",[7] and "Smart Ass Black Boy".[8]
| Smart Ass Black Boy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 11, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 41:08 | |||
| Label | Young One Records | |||
| Producer | Tom Cruz | |||
| Fat Tony chronology | ||||
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Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| Robert Christgau | A−[10] |
| Rolling Stone |  [11] |
| Spin | 7/10[12] |
| XXL | XL[13] |
David Jeffries of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, noting "a laid-back, warm, Andre 3000-styled flow, some golden age swagger, plus a never-ending supply of witty lyrics" as the appeal of the album.[9] Nick De Molina of XXL called it "a fine example of how to make a smart, cohesive album without a clear-cut narrative to guide the listener along".[13]
Vice placed the album at number 38 on the "Top 50 Albums of 2013" list.[14] Complex placed it at number 5 on the "10 Best Houston Rap Mixtapes of 2013" list.[15] Houston Press included it on the "11 Best Houston Releases of 2013" list.[16]
In 2015, Dallas Observer placed "Hood Party" at number 46 on the "50 Best Texas Rap Songs" list.[17]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Smart Ass Black Boy" | 2:31 |
| 2. | "Final Destination" | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Creepin'" (featuring Stunnaman and Tom Cruz) | 3:55 |
| 4. | "BKNY" (featuring Old Money) | 4:21 |
| 5. | "I Shine" | 3:30 |
| 6. | "Never Let You Go" (featuring Boy/friend) | 4:26 |
| 7. | "Hood Party" (featuring Kool A.D. and Despot) | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Frenzy" (featuring Tom Cruz) | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Father's Day" | 4:25 |
| 10. | "Sleepover" (featuring Shawn Neon) | 3:13 |
| 11. | "The More Things Change (The More They Stay the Same)" | 4:20 |
References edit
- ^ Pickard, Joshua (March 7, 2013). "Fat Tony announces new album for Young One Records, hear first single "Hood Party"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Guerra, Joey (June 3, 2013). "NPR premiere's Houston rapper Fat Tony's new album". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Bevan, David; Sherburne, Philip; Soderberg, Brandon (June 3, 2013). "5 Best New Artists for June '13 (page 3 of 6)". Spin. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ Martins, Chris (March 8, 2013). "Fat Tony Previews 'Smart Ass Black Boy' With 'Hood Party' Featuring Kool A.D." Spin. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Kelley, Frannie (June 3, 2013). "First Listen: Fat Tony, 'Smart Ass Black Boy'". NPR. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Diep, Eric (November 14, 2012). "Video: Fat Tony f/ Old Money "BKNY"". Complex. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (June 11, 2013). "Video: Fat Tony Featuring Kool A.D. and Despot: "Hood Party"". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Ramirez, Erika (October 14, 2013). "FatTony, 'Smart Ass Black Boy': Video Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Smart Ass Black Boy - Fat Tony". AllMusic. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Fat Tony". Robert Christgau. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ Trammell, Matthew (July 15, 2013). "Smart Ass Black Boy". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (June 13, 2013). "Fat Tony, 'Smart Ass Black Boy' (Young One)". Spin. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ a b Molina, Nick De (June 11, 2013). "Fat Tony – 'Smart Ass Black Boy' Album Review". XXL. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
- ^ "VICE's Top 50 Albums of 2013". Vice. December 18, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ "The 10 Best Houston Rap Mixtapes of 2013 - 5. Fat Tony, Smart Ass Black Boy". Complex. January 7, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ "The 11 Best Houston Releases of 2013". Houston Press. December 13, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ "The 50 Best Texas Rap Songs". Dallas Observer. June 2, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2016.