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Revision as of 16:21, 18 December 2015

"Darkest Before Dawn" redirects here. For the 2002 album, see Steve Roach (musician).
Not to be confused with Darkness Before Dawn.
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King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist Pusha T. It was released on December 18, 2015, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings.[1] The album was supported by three singles; "Untouchable", "M.F.T.R." and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets". The album serves as a prelude for his third album King Push, which is scheduled to be released in April 2016.[2]

Background

On October 7, 2013, Pusha T released his debut album, My Name is My Name. The album received universal acclaim from critics and it debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard 200, selling 74,000 copies in its first week.[3][4] In April 2013, in an interview with AskMen; Pusha T revealed that after the release of his debut album, he would be finishing the work on his second album, titled King Push.[5][6]

In July 2014, in an interview with XXL, when asked about his plans for his next album, King Push, Pusha T said: “This next album is like a heavy proclamation to me. I told people last year I had the 'Album Of the Year'. And I felt that I did. I really feel that King Push has to live up to that same hip-hop expectation… My goal is always to have 'hip-hop Album Of the Year'.”[7]

Release and promotion

On November 19, 2014, Pusha T released a single titled "Lunch Money", produced by Kanye West.[8][9] In December 2014, Pusha T announced his second solo album King Push, for a Spring 2015 release.[10][11] In May 2015, he had announced his second album would be released in June.[12] In November 2015, Pusha T revealed he'd release an album before his much anticipated King Push, and that King Push - Darkest Before Dawn - The Prelude would be released on December 18, 2015.[13] In promotion for the album, Pusha T released a trailer for his short film on November 26, 2015.[14][15] The short film was released on December 11, 2015 exclusively on TIDAL.[16] The album was made available for pre-order on December 11 as well, with the songs "Untouchable", "M.F.T.R." and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets", released as "instant gratification tracks", to those who purchased the album.[17]

Singles

On November 12, 2015, Pusha T released a song, titled "Untouchable" (which was produced by Timbaland), as the first single for the album.[18] On December 8, 2015, Pusha T released the track "M.F.T.R.", as the album's second single.[19] On December 11, 2015, Pusha T released the song "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets", as the album's third single.[20]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
Metro Boomin
2:33
2."Untouchable"
Timbaland3:09
3."M.F.T.R." (featuring The-Dream)
4:07
4."Crutches, Crosses, Caskets"
  • Thornton
  • Mario Winans
  • Carlton "Honorable C.N.O.T.E." Mays Jr.
  • Maurice "Ke'Noe" Jordan
Sean Combs2:24
5."M.P.A." (featuring Kanye West, A$AP Rocky and The-Dream)
4:45
6."Got Em Covered" (featuring Ab-Liva)
Timbaland3:15
7."Keep Dealing" (featuring Beanie Sigel)
Nashiem Myrick4:11
8."Retribution" (featuring Kehlani)
Timbaland3:18
9."F.I.F.A."
Q-Tip2:18
10."Sunshine" (featuring Jill Scott)
  • Gianfranco Reverberi
  • Claudio Ghiglino
  • Susan Duncan-Smith
3:13
Total length:33:13

Sample Credits

  • "Keep Dealing" contains samples from a Donald Davidson composition
  • "Sunshine" contains an interpolation from "Hey Sunshine" by Sugarstarr

References

  1. ^ Kreps, Daniel (2015-11-23). "Pusha T Sets Date for 'King Push' Prelude 'Darkest Before Dawn'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  2. ^ Balfour, Jay (2015-12-09). "Pusha T Announces "King Push" Release Date". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  3. ^ "My Name Is My Name Reviews". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  4. ^ "Miley Cyrus, Pusha T & Danny Brown First Week Sales". Complex. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
  5. ^ Paine, Jake (30 April 2013). "Pusha T Reveals "Ni**as In Paris" Beat Was Offered To Him, Sophomore LP Title". HipHopDX. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Pusha T's 'King Push' Has A Release Date". Fashionably-Early. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
  7. ^ "Pusha T Wants 'King Push' To Be The Album Of The Year - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  8. ^ "Pusha T Shares "Lunch Money", Produced by Kanye". Pitchfork. 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  9. ^ "Lunch Money - Single by Pusha T on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  10. ^ Posted  (2014-12-22). "Pusha T Says "King Push" Is Dropping Spring 2015". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  11. ^ Vozick, Simon (2014-12-22). "Pusha T Promises 'Amazing' New Album in 2015". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  12. ^ Balfour, Jay. "Pusha T Announces "King Push" Release Date". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  13. ^ Kreps, Daniel (23 November 2015). "Pusha T Sets Date for 'King Push' Prelude 'Darkest Before Dawn'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  14. ^ "Pusha T Details King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude | News". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  15. ^ "Pusha T Shares Darkest Before Dawn Short Film Trailer | News". Pitchfork. 2015-11-26. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  16. ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  17. ^ Dylan Brewer (2015-12-11). "Pre-order Pusha T's 'King Push - "Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude' Now!". Def Jam. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  18. ^ "Pusha T – "Untouchable" (Prod. Timbaland)". Stereogum. 2015-11-12. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  19. ^ Tags:  pusha t, Zane Lowe (2015-12-08). "Listen to Pusha T's New Single "M.F.T.R." | Pigeons & Planes". Pigeonsandplanes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  20. ^ Tags:  pusha t (2015-12-11). "Pusha T Shares Latest Single "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets" | Pigeons & Planes". Pigeonsandplanes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
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