Abhi vs the Universe
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| Released | 12 September 2021 | |||
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| Length | 33:54 | |||
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Abhi vs the Universe (sometimes abbreviated as AVU) is the third studio album by Indian rapper, singer, and songwriter Abhi the Nomad, released on 12 September 2021 by UnderCurrent and Riptide Music.[1][2] It is an upbeat alternative hip hop record that features elements of pop and jazz music.[3][4][5]
Background[edit]
Abhi vs the Universe is Abhi the Nomad's first album to be released through UnderCurrent Entertainment, after he signed a deal with the label in 2020.[6] Three singles were released prior to the album, each containing an A-side and a B-side. On 28 May 2021, "Rockstar" (with Kota the Friend[7]) was released alongside "Good Luck"; however, Kota's verse is notably absent from the album, with the album version being disambiguated as "Rockstar (Solo Version)". "Good Luck" was the album's most successful single.[citation needed]
The album was released to mainly positive reviews.[8][9][10] A limited-edition cassette tape of the album was produced in a small quantity and sold on Abhi the Nomad's Bandcamp page.[11]
In December 2021, nearly three months after the release of AVU, a deluxe edition of the album was released on all platforms. It includes six additional tracks, offering additional features from Goodboy Noah[page needed], Louis Futon[page needed], Smle, TheBoyBeerus, and Chef Sherm.[12]
The album spawned a twenty-stop tour entitled Abhi the Nomad: Universe Tour. The tour ran for just over two months from 18 September 2022, to 20 November 2022, and saw support from singer-songwriter and TikTok inflencer Charlie Curtis-Beard.[13]
On 3 April 2023, Abhi announced his fourth studio album, Abhi vs the Universe II: Heart of the Galaxy, which serves as a sequel to Abhi vs the Universe[14] and was released on 25 August 2023.
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Abhi Sridharan Vaidehi, with additional songwriters noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Extra Life" | 3:02 | |
| 2. | "Good Luck" | 2:15 | |
| 3. | "Critical" (featuring Cards) | 2:36 | |
| 4. | "Bag" (featuring Charlie Curtis-Beard) |
| 1:52 |
| 5. | "Flowerbby" (featuring Pretty Sister) |
| 3:04 |
| 6. | "Rockstar" (Solo Version) | 2:07 | |
| 7. | "Reason" (featuring McCaslin) |
| 2:26 |
| 8. | "Cable Car" | 2:38 | |
| 9. | "Wasted" (featuring Harrison Sands) |
| 2:42 |
| 10. | "Oh Baby" | 3:09 | |
| 11. | "Mexico" (featuring Armani White) |
| 2:21 |
| 12. | "Close to You" | 2:16 | |
| 13. | "Circle" (featuring Johan Lenox) |
| 3:21 |
| Total length: | 33:54 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ Abhi vs the Universe by Abhi The Nomad, 1 September 2021, retrieved 5 May 2023
- ^ Abhi The Nomad Interview | 'Abhi vs The Universe', retrieved 5 May 2023
- ^ "Abhi The Nomad Interview – Abhi vs. The Universe". Starry Constellation Magazine. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Curtin, Kevin; Freeman, Doug; Ramirez, Alejandra; Thomas, Morgan-Taylor; Stegall, Tim; Wang, Clara; Fri. (3 September 2021). "Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Rascoe, Rachel; Webster, Libby; Weaver, Rick; Gentile, Dan; Curtin, Kevin; Freeman, Doug; Steinberger, Jeremy; Stegall, Tim; Fri. "10 Free Week Acts to Watch This Weekend". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "UnderCurrent Entertainment". undercurrent.net. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Abhi The Nomad Joins Forces with Kota the Friend, Releases Two New Singles". sheeshmedia.com. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Abhi The Nomad has found home". Mixmag. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ aapimusicians (26 May 2022). "Abhi the Nomad Interview". AAPI. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Abhi the Nomad Sets His Eyes on the Universe". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Abhi vs. The Universe, by Abhi The Nomad". Abhi The Nomad. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Abhi vs the Universe (Deluxe) by Abhi The Nomad, 1 September 2021, retrieved 9 October 2023
- ^ "Hear Abhi The Nomad perform alongside Charlie Curtis-Beard". Boston.com. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ Abhi vs The Universe II (Teaser Video), retrieved 5 May 2023
