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Finally Rich is the debut studio album by American rapper Chief Keef. It was released on December 18, 2012, by Glory Boys Entertainment and Interscope Records.[1] The album features guest appearance from 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Reese, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Master P, French Montana, and Fat Trel.[2]
Background
The album was originally planned to be a mixtape but was later turned into a full length album.[3]
Singles
The lead single from the album "I Don't Like" was released on March 11, 2012.[4] The second single "Love Sosa" was released on October 18, 2012.[5]
Reception
Critical response
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Chicago Tribune |   [6] |
| HipHopDX | [7] |
| Los Angeles Times |  [8] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.5/10[9] |
| Slant Magazine | [10] |
| XXL | (L)[11] |
Finally Rich received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Randall Roberts of the Los Angeles Times said "Landing a week before the big day, the 17-year-old Chicago thug offers infectious odes to nihilism and tirades against haters that are as simple-minded and catchy as they are brutal. Musically, however, the album shimmers with power, which makes the dozen songs feel even more dangerous".[8] Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune commented "Finally Rich" owes plenty to the menacing inner-city narratives of Jeezy, Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane. Keef's innovation, if it can be called that, is to appear even colder than any of his predecessors, devoid of feelings, let alone guilt or remorse".[6] Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX said "A fair assessment can see his dangerous character as a product of his environment rather than simple glorification of wrongdoing, with Finally Rich creating entertainment out of hopelessness. Having taken off in a short time span while growing into adulthood, immaturity is certainly a big part of his shtick, but most importantly Keef's rise puts a mirror up to devastating socioeconomic conditions all too often swept under the rug".[7] Neil Martinez-Belkin of XXL said "Keef still remains a one-dimensional character, never breaking from the cold, detached charisma that’s defined him. On Finally Rich he continues to execute a specific type of song — consistently and at a high level. “I Don’t Like” still hasn’t lost its appeal, and much of his debut carries the same level of replay value. So people will love it. People will hate it. Chief Keef probably doesn’t care either way. He’s 17, and he’s finally rich".[11] Jayson Greene at Pitchfork Media said "There's nothing to add or subtract to this sound that could substantially improve it. Fellow Chicagoan Kanye West found that out the hard way when his Michigan Avenue makeover of "I Don't Like" was given a public dressing-down by Young Chop the day after it hit the web. Finally Rich benefits from some professional tweaks in the mix, but otherwise leaves Keef's sound untouched. And in addition to succeeding on its own terms, it proves that Keef has a lot of potential-- much more than his detractors might have hoped".[9] Jesse Cataldo of Slant Magazine said "Keef's debut, Finally Rich, begins with a breathless tantrum that, with a slight change in subject matter, could reasonably be directed at a parent rather than the audience. This tone of manic, furious immaturity persists throughout, whether he's railing on "bitches" or "snitches" or detailing the outlines of boilerplate affluence to which he robotically aspires".[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Sosa" | Keith Cozart, Tyree Pittman | Young Chop, Dougie | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Hallelujah" | Cozart, Pittman | Young Chop | 3:02 |
| 3. | "I Don't Like" (featuring Lil Reese) | Cozart, Tavares Taylor, Pittman | Young Chop | 4:53 |
| 4. | "No Tomorrow" | Michael Williams, A. Hogan | Mike WiLL Made It, A+ (Co.) | 3:10 |
| 5. | "Hate Bein' Sober" (featuring 50 Cent & Wiz Khalifa) | Cozart, Pittman, Curtis Jackson, Cameron Thomaz | Young Chop, Dougie | 4:40 |
| 6. | "Kay Kay" | Cozart, K. Erondu | K.E. On the Track | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Laughin' to the Bank" | Cozart, B. Sum | YG | 3:47 |
| 8. | "Diamonds" (featuring French Montana & Ramaj Eroc) | Cozart, Pittman, Karim Kharbouch, & Jamar Core | Young Chop | 4:02 |
| 9. | "Ballin'" | Cozart, Kaliq Lawrence | Leek-E-Leek | 3:38 |
| 10. | "Understand Me" (featuring Young Jeezy) | Cozart, Carl Dickson, Jay Jenkins | Casa Di | 4:04 |
| 11. | "3Hunna" (featuring Rick Ross) | Cozart, Pittman, William Roberts | Young Chop | 3:34 |
| 12. | "Finally Rich" | Cozart, Pittman | Young Chop | 4:08 |
| Total length: | 45:14 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Citgo" | Cozart, R. Sobieraj | Young Ravisu | 3:13 |
| 14. | "Kobe" | Cozart, Pittman | Young Chop | 3:31 |
| 15. | "Got Them Bands" | Cozart, Sum | YG | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 55:24 | |||
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Don't Make No Sense" (featuring Master P & Fat Trel) | Lil Keis | 4:18 |
| Total length: | 59:40 | ||
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17. | "Savage" | Nard & B | 3:08 |
| 18. | "Don't Know Dem" | Young Chop | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 62:07 | ||
- Notes
- Writing and production credits are according to the album booklet.
References
- ^ http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/chief-keef-finally-rich-album-cover/#more-71706
- ^ Horowitz, Steven (12 November 2012). "Chief Keef "Finally Rich" Tracklist & Cover Art". HipHopDX. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
- ^ "Chief Keef Announces Finally Rich Album Release Date". The Versed. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (May 1, 2012). "Listen: Kanye West & Friends Remix Chief Keef's 'I Don't Like'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "Drake Shows Love For Chief Keef Through Twitter, Praises 'Love Sosa' Single". The Versed. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ^ a b Kot, Greg (December 11, 2012). "Chief Keef plays it cold on major-label debut". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ a b Fairfax, Jesse (December 18, 2012). "Chief Keef Finally Rich". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|newspaper=(help) - ^ a b Roberts, Randall (December 11, 2012). "Review: Chief Keef's 'Finally Rich' lands with force". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Chief Keef Finally Rich" (Web). Pitchfork media. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Cataldo, Jesse (December 18, 2012). "Chief Keef Finally Rich". Slant Magazine. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ a b Martinez-Belkin, Neil (December 18, 2012). "Chief Keef, Finally Rich Review" (Web). XXL. Harris Publications. Retrieved December 18, 2012.