Thinking Out Loud is the third studio album by American rapper Young Dolph. It was released on October 20, 2017, by Paper Route Empire.[1] It features guest appearances from DRAM, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and Ty Dolla Sign. Meanwhile, The album's production is handled by Drumma Boy, Zaytoven, Mike Will Made It, Cassius Jay and Honorable C.N.O.T.E., among others.[2]
| Thinking Out Loud | ||||
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| Released | October 20, 2017 | |||
| Length | 33:47 | |||
| Label | Paper Route Empire | |||
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| Young Dolph chronology | ||||
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Background
editYoung Dolph was involved in a shooting in which he suffered multiple gunshot wounds.[3] Shortly after his release from the hospital, Young Dolph announced the album's title and release date.[4][5]
Singles
editThree of the album's songs were released as promotional singles. "While U Here" was released as the album's first single on October 16, 2017.[6] While "Believe Me" and "Drippy" were released as the second and third singles on October 18, 2017 and October 19, 2017, respectively.[7][8]
Commercial performance
editThinking Out Loud debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200 dated October 31, 2017, with 23,487 album-equivalent units (including 4,689 pure album sales).[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What's the Deal" |
| DJ Squeeky | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Pacific Ocean" |
| 3:41 | |
| 3. | "Point Across" |
| Zaytoven | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Drippy" |
| 3:24 | |
| 5. | "Believe Me" |
| Cassius Jay | 3:00 |
| 6. | "All of Mine" (featuring DRAM) |
| 4:02 | |
| 7. | "Go Get Sum Mo" (featuring Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and Ty Dolla Sign) | Honorable C.N.O.T.E. | 5:06 | |
| 8. | "Thinking Out Loud" |
| Buddah Bless | 3:06 |
| 9. | "Eddie Cane" |
| Buddah Bless | 1:58 |
| 10. | "While U Here" |
| Drumma Boy | 2:38 |
| Total length: | 33:47 | |||
Notes
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 16 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ "Thinking Out Loud by Young Dolph on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ Weinstein, Max (October 17, 2017). "Production Credits for Young Dolph's 'Thinking Out Loud' Album". XXL. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
- ^ Feldman, Kate; Hensley, Nicole (September 27, 2017). "Rapper Young Dolph critically wounded in Hollywood shooting". New York Daily News. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Allah, Sha Be (October 13, 2017). "Young Dolph Leaves Hospital After Shooting, Announces 'Thinking Out Loud' Album". The Source. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Weinstein, Max (October 12, 2017). "Young Dolph Released From Hospital, Will Drop 'Thinking Out Loud' Album". XXL. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Nixon, Khari (October 16, 2017). "Young Dolph Takes Nothing for Granted on "While U Here"". Mass Appeal. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (October 18, 2017). "Watch Young Dolph Celebrate His Hospital Release in 'Believe Me': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Setaro, Shawn (October 19, 2017). "Premiere: Young Dolph Drops New Banger "Drippy" (Prod. by Mike Will Made-It)". Complex. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "ALBUM SALES (week 43, 2017): Future, Young Thug, Young Dolph, Keyshia Cole, Post Malone & more!"". FreshHipHopRnB.pro. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "Young Dolph Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Young Dolph Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
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