Thinking Out Loud (Young Dolph album)

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
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 20, 2017
Length33:47
LabelPaper Route Empire
Producer
Young Dolph chronology
Bulletproof
(2017)
Thinking Out Loud
(2017)
Niggas Get Shot Everyday
(2018)

Background edit

Young 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 edit

Three 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 edit

Thinking 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.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."What's the Deal"DJ Squeeky3:39
2."Pacific Ocean"
3:41
3."Point Across"
Zaytoven3:13
4."Drippy"
3:24
5."Believe Me"
  • Thornton, Jr.
  • Joshua Cross
Cassius Jay3:00
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"
  • Thornton, Jr.
  • Tyron Douglas
Buddah Bless3:06
9."Eddie Cane"
  • Thornton, Jr.
  • Douglas
Buddah Bless1:58
10."While U Here"
Drumma Boy2:38
Total length:33:47

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer

Charts edit

Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 16
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 9

References edit

  1. ^ "Thinking Out Loud by Young Dolph on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  2. ^ Weinstein, Max (October 17, 2017). "Production Credits for Young Dolph's 'Thinking Out Loud' Album". XXL. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  3. ^ Feldman, Kate; Hensley, Nicole (September 27, 2017). "Rapper Young Dolph critically wounded in Hollywood shooting". New York Daily News. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Allah, Sha Be (October 13, 2017). "Young Dolph Leaves Hospital After Shooting, Announces 'Thinking Out Loud' Album". The Source. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Weinstein, Max (October 12, 2017). "Young Dolph Released From Hospital, Will Drop 'Thinking Out Loud' Album". XXL. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  6. ^ Nixon, Khari (October 16, 2017). "Young Dolph Takes Nothing for Granted on "While U Here"". Mass Appeal. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  7. ^ Penrose, Nerisha (October 18, 2017). "Watch Young Dolph Celebrate His Hospital Release in 'Believe Me': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  8. ^ Setaro, Shawn (October 19, 2017). "Premiere: Young Dolph Drops New Banger "Drippy" (Prod. by Mike Will Made-It)". Complex. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  9. ^ "ALBUM SALES (week 43, 2017): Future, Young Thug, Young Dolph, Keyshia Cole, Post Malone & more!"". FreshHipHopRnB.pro. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  10. ^ "Young Dolph Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  11. ^ "Young Dolph Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.