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"Exit" was released as the first single off the album as a digital download on 15 September 2017.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} "Cartoons" was released as the second single on 10 November 2017.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
"Exit" was released as the first single off the album as a digital download on 15 September 2017.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} "Cartoons" was released as the second single on 10 November 2017.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} |
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== Critical Reception == |
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''Ephorize'' received general acclaim from music critics. Writing for Vulture, Craig Jenkins noted that "''Ephorize''’s introspective moments give it depth to match its more colorful material’s brusqueness and vulgarity." He also stated that "at her best, CupcakKe is a semi-automatic fully loaded with ridiculous puns."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vulture.com/2018/01/ephorize-is-cupcakkes-major-breakthrough.html|title=Ephorize Is CupcakKe’s Major Breakthrough|last=Jenkins|first=Craig|work=Vulture|access-date=2018-01-10|language=en}}</ref> [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] writer Sheldon Pearce deemed "Crayons" as one of their Best New Tracks, stating that "beneath its sashaying drums and powerful statements, “Crayons” is a thoughtful song about listening, learning, and embracing others for who they are."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/cupcakke-crayons/|title=“Crayons” by CupcakKe Review {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-10}}</ref> |
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The album received positive reviews with several music sites praising it's evolution from Harris's previous projects. [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV UK]]<ref>{{cite web|title="cupcakKe delivers best album yet with 'ephorize'" by MTV UK|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/cupcakke/news/cupcakke-delivers-best-album-yet-with-ephorize|publisher=[[MTV UK]]|date=January 5, 2018|accessdate=January 5, 2018}}</ref> described it as "further proof that she's one of the most versatile, quick-witted and consistent rappers in the game." [[Exclaim!|''Exclaim''!]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/cupcakke-ephorize_album_stream|title=Cupcakke 'Ephorize' (album stream)|last=Murphy|first=Sarah|date=January 5, 2018|website=[[Exclaim!]]|publisher=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=January 5, 2018}}</ref> stated that "the latest offering hears Cupcakke presenting her most polished work to date, though she still slides in plenty of deliciously dirty one-liners throughout the new record." [[HotNewHipHop]]<ref name="HotNewHipHop">{{cite web|title="cupcakKe Drops Off Her Latest Project 'Ephorize'" by HotNewHipHop|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/cupcakke-drops-off-her-latest-project-ephorize-new-mixtape.117756.html|publisher=[[HotNewHipHop]]|date=January 5, 2018|accessdate=January 5, 2018}}</ref> noted that "cupcakKe's attitude is one of the many stand-out attributes in her music. While the raunchiness in her music has been a quality that she's known for, she still touches on more serious topics at the same time. Ephorize might be one of the most introspective bodies of work she's dropped off to date." ''Pitchfork'' awarded the album with the publication's "Best New Music" accolade, calling it Cupcakke's "best album yet, with terrific production and a barrage of raps that reveal Elizabeth Harris to be far more than her hilarious and absurdly raunchy one-liners".<ref name="Pitchfork">{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/cupcakke-ephorize/|title=CupcakKe: Ephorize Album Review|last=Lobenfield|first=Claire|date=January 9, 2018|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=January 9, 2018}}</ref> |
The album received positive reviews, with several music sites praising it's evolution from Harris's previous projects. [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV UK]]<ref>{{cite web|title="cupcakKe delivers best album yet with 'ephorize'" by MTV UK|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/cupcakke/news/cupcakke-delivers-best-album-yet-with-ephorize|publisher=[[MTV UK]]|date=January 5, 2018|accessdate=January 5, 2018}}</ref> described it as "further proof that she's one of the most versatile, quick-witted and consistent rappers in the game." [[Exclaim!|''Exclaim''!]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/cupcakke-ephorize_album_stream|title=Cupcakke 'Ephorize' (album stream)|last=Murphy|first=Sarah|date=January 5, 2018|website=[[Exclaim!]]|publisher=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=January 5, 2018}}</ref> stated that "the latest offering hears Cupcakke presenting her most polished work to date, though she still slides in plenty of deliciously dirty one-liners throughout the new record." [[HotNewHipHop]]<ref name="HotNewHipHop">{{cite web|title="cupcakKe Drops Off Her Latest Project 'Ephorize'" by HotNewHipHop|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/cupcakke-drops-off-her-latest-project-ephorize-new-mixtape.117756.html|publisher=[[HotNewHipHop]]|date=January 5, 2018|accessdate=January 5, 2018}}</ref> noted that "cupcakKe's attitude is one of the many stand-out attributes in her music. While the raunchiness in her music has been a quality that she's known for, she still touches on more serious topics at the same time. Ephorize might be one of the most introspective bodies of work she's dropped off to date." ''Pitchfork'' awarded the album with the publication's "Best New Music" accolade, calling it Cupcakke's "best album yet, with terrific production and a barrage of raps that reveal Elizabeth Harris to be far more than her hilarious and absurdly raunchy one-liners".<ref name="Pitchfork">{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/cupcakke-ephorize/|title=CupcakKe: Ephorize Album Review|last=Lobenfield|first=Claire|date=January 9, 2018|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=January 9, 2018}}</ref> Writing for Vulture, Craig Jenkins noted that "''Ephorize''’s introspective moments give it depth to match its more colorful material’s brusqueness and vulgarity." He also stated that "at her best, CupcakKe is a semi-automatic fully loaded with ridiculous puns."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vulture.com/2018/01/ephorize-is-cupcakkes-major-breakthrough.html|title=Ephorize Is CupcakKe’s Major Breakthrough|last=Jenkins|first=Craig|work=Vulture|access-date=2018-01-10|language=en}}</ref> |
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Ephorize is the third studio album by American rapper cupcakKe. It was self-released on January 5, 2018 via TuneCore.[1] after being announced on her official Twitter.
Background
On December 20, CupcakKe revealed the title and cover art of the album via her social media. The album track list was announced a week later on her Twitter account.[citation needed]
Cupcakke later announced the album pre-order in a livestream.[citation needed]
Composition
Pitchfork believed Ephorize's themes to be 'self-esteem, LGBTQ issues, and the desire for genuine romance" and compared Cupcakke's "absurdist one-liners" to Ghostface Killah.[2] HotNewHipHop believed the album to be "one of the most introspective bodies of work she's dropped off to date".[3]
"Duck Duck Goose" has been described as a sex rap song that "flirts with New Orleans bounce".[2] "Total" was described as "[embracing] the muted dembow pop varietal known as tropical house".[2] The synth flute lines in "Navel" were likened to the synth flutes used in "Mask Off".[2] "Crayons", which has been dubbed a "pro-LGBTQ anthem", features reggaeton percussion, and lyrics "in praise of the queer community".[2] "Meet and Greet" and "Wisdom Teeth" are drill songs "with added gloss".[2] Lyrically, "Cartoons" has been described as ”[flipping] children’s icons into totems for not taking shit".[2] "Self Interview" depicts "the external expectations put on women as they transition from childhood to adulthood", particularly through the line "Back then we had lipgloss and some overalls, that’s the usual/Nowadays I gotta show skin and wear sew-ins to feel beautiful".[2]
Singles
"Exit" was released as the first single off the album as a digital download on 15 September 2017.[citation needed] "Cartoons" was released as the second single on 10 November 2017.[citation needed]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "2 Minutes" | Elizabeth Eden Harris | Def Starz | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Cartoons" | Harris | Turreekk | 2:31 |
| 3. | "Duck Duck Goose" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Wisdom Teeth" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:40 |
| 5. | "Crayons" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" | Harris | Def Starz | 4:01 |
| 7. | "Exit" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Self Interview" | Harris | Turreekk | 2:54 |
| 9. | "Navel" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:37 |
| 10. | "Spoiled Milk Titties" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:27 |
| 11. | "Total" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:13 |
| 12. | "Post Pic" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:29 |
| 13. | "Meet and Greet" | Harris | Turreekk | 2:58 |
| 14. | "Single While Taken" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:49 |
| 15. | "Fullest" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:38 |
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| HotNewHipHop | HOTTTTT[5] |
| Pitchfork | 8.3/10[2] |
The album received positive reviews, with several music sites praising it's evolution from Harris's previous projects. MTV UK[6] described it as "further proof that she's one of the most versatile, quick-witted and consistent rappers in the game." Exclaim![7] stated that "the latest offering hears Cupcakke presenting her most polished work to date, though she still slides in plenty of deliciously dirty one-liners throughout the new record." HotNewHipHop[5] noted that "cupcakKe's attitude is one of the many stand-out attributes in her music. While the raunchiness in her music has been a quality that she's known for, she still touches on more serious topics at the same time. Ephorize might be one of the most introspective bodies of work she's dropped off to date." Pitchfork awarded the album with the publication's "Best New Music" accolade, calling it Cupcakke's "best album yet, with terrific production and a barrage of raps that reveal Elizabeth Harris to be far more than her hilarious and absurdly raunchy one-liners".[2] Writing for Vulture, Craig Jenkins noted that "Ephorize’s introspective moments give it depth to match its more colorful material’s brusqueness and vulgarity." He also stated that "at her best, CupcakKe is a semi-automatic fully loaded with ridiculous puns."[8]
References
- ^ "Cupcakke Delivers 'Ephorize' Album". XXL. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Lobenfield, Claire (January 9, 2018). "CupcakKe: Ephorize Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Cite error: The named reference
:1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ ""Ephorize" by cupcakKe on iTunes". Apple Music. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ a b ""cupcakKe Drops Off Her Latest Project 'Ephorize'" by HotNewHipHop". HotNewHipHop. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ ""cupcakKe delivers best album yet with 'ephorize'" by MTV UK". MTV UK. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ Murphy, Sarah (January 5, 2018). "Cupcakke 'Ephorize' (album stream)". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Jenkins, Craig. "Ephorize Is CupcakKe's Major Breakthrough". Vulture. Retrieved January 10, 2018.