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Allmusic[2]
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Rolling Stone[4]
XXL(XL)[5]

Lace Up is the debut studio album by American rapper MGK, released on October 9, 2012 through Bad Boy and Interscope Records.[6] The album features guest appearances from Alex Fitts, Anna Yvette, Blackbear, Bun B, Cassie, DMX, Dubo, Ester Dean, Lil Jon, M. Shadows, Planet VI, Synyster Gates, Tech N9ne, Twista, Waka Flocka Flame and Young Jeezy, along with the bands Avenged Sevenfold and The Kickdrums.[6] The album includes productions by Alex da Kid and JP Did This 1. Diddy is the executive producer of the album.

Release and promotion

MGK released several mixtapes, including one with the title Lace Up. In an interview with Global Grind, he compared Lace Up to the 50 Cent's album Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003), which achieved significant critical and commercial success.[7] In an interview with Vlad TV, MGK stated that Lace Up would be one of the greatest albums of the decade, he also confirmed the album's guest appearances.[6] On August 8, MGK revealed via his Twitter account that the album would be released on October 9, 2012.[6] On August 13, 2012, MGK released a mixtape titled EST 4 Life, which contained both old and recently recorded material.[8] In an interview with Rap-Up, MGK revealed he had recorded a song with one of his idols – fellow rapper DMX – called "D3mons", which he claimed would be a "very dark" record.[9] The track "Stereo", which features Fitts was released as a promotional single on September 20, 2012.

Singles

The album's lead single, "Wild Boy" featuring rapper Waka Flocka Flame and was produced by GB Hitz and Southside. The song was initially included on his fourth mixtape, Rage Pack (2011), and on his debut EP, Half Naked & Almost Famous (2012). It debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week of January 28, 2012 at number 98 and on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number 49. It serves as his first song charted in both Billboard's charts.[10][11]

The album's second single, "Invincible" featuring vocals from American singer-songwriter Ester Dean and was produced by British producer Alex da Kid. The song was released to digital retailers in the United States on April 24, 2012,[12] and was solicited to rhythmic contemporary radio and contemporary hit radio on May 15 and July 31, 2012 respectively.[13] MGK shot a video for the single, which featured an appearance from the singer Ester Dean, and uploaded the video on YouTube under his VEVO account, on June 3, 2012.[14]

On August 6, 2012, the album's third single "Hold On (Shut Up)" featuring rapper Young Jeezy was released.[15] The music video was released on November 19, 2012.[16] On September 20, 2012 "Stereo" was released with an accompanying music video, as the first promotional single for the album (though it was formerly part of the "Lace Up" mixtape). The single features vocals from Alex Fitts. It would be included alongside "Invincible" and "Hold On (Shut Up)" in MGK's Music Unlimited exclusive EP titled: Lace Up - The Prelude, released on October 2, 2012.[17]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 57,000 copies.[18] It slid down to #22 in its second week giving it a total of 65,000 copies.[19] Sliding down to #37 in week three it sold 10,000 more copies.[20] As of March 24, 2013, the album has sold 178,000 copies.[21]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Save Me" (featuring M. Shadows and Synyster Gates)M. Shadows, S. Gates, R. Baker, B. Ewart, R. EadehWoodro Skillson, Rami Beatz3:12
2."What I Do" (featuring Bun B and Dubo)R. Baker, J. Scruggs, I. Whitlow, B. Freeman, E. AllenSykSense, Swirv4:32
3."Wild Boy" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame)R. Baker, J. Malphurs, J. Luellen, J. Mines, D. LangfordGB Hitz, Southside3:51
4."Lace Up" (featuring Lil Jon)R. Baker, C. Gholson, J. SmithDrumma Boy3:02
5."Stereo" (featuring Alex Fitts)R. Baker, A. FittsAlex KickDrum3:55
6."All We Have" (featuring Anna Yvette)R. Baker, B. Fryzel, A. MasoneAnna Yvette, Frequency3:27
7."See My Tears"R. Baker, E. Ortiz, K. Crowe, K. Bartolomei, A. Broekhuyse, B. Goeij, C. Burton, R. NitzanJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. League4:10
8."D3MONS" (featuring DMX)R. Baker, D. Blackman, E. Simmons, K. Badelt, L. GerrardDame Grease4:21
9."Edge of Destruction" (featuring Tech N9ne and Twista)R. Baker, M. Brascom, I. Whitlow, A. Yates, C. MitchellSilent Mike, Swirv5:08
10."Runnin’" (featuring Planet VI)R. Baker, M. Samuels, J. Singh, T. Williams, T. Thomas, T. ThomasBoi-1da, DJ Jazzy Jeff (add.)2:47
11."Invincible" (featuring Ester Dean)R. Baker, E. Dean, A. GrantAlex da Kid3:07
12."On My Way"R. Baker, J. Bishop, I. WhitlowJRB, Swirv4:10
13."End of the Road" (featuring Blackbear)R. Baker, B. Allen, M. MustoMGK, Slim Gudz4:04
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Half Naked & Almost Famous"R. Baker, B. Allen, A. Fitts, T. Powers, A. Xayalith, A. ShortMGK, Slim Gudz, Alex Kickdrum2:51
15."La La La (The Floating Song)"R. Baker, J. Woodard, A. Harry, T. BastowChase N. Cashe3:54
16."Hold On (Shut Up)" (featuring Young Jeezy)R. Baker, E. Johnson, J. JenkinsJP Did This 13:30
17."Warning Shot" (featuring Cassie)R. Baker, J. Rotem, P. Ring, J. Bevan, E. Congreave, W. Gervers, Y. Philippakis, J. SmithJ.R. Rotem, Aliby (co.)3:21
Note
  • All song samples, writing and production credits are according to the album booklet.
Sample credits
  • "See My Tears" contains a sample of "Rain" as performed by Armin van Buuren and Cathy Burton.
  • "D3MONS" contains a sample of "Sorrow" as performed by Lisa Gerrard.
  • "Half Naked & Almost Famous" contains a sample of "Young Blood" as performed by The Naked and Famous.
  • "La La La (The Floating Song)" contains a sample of "Video in Industry" as performed by Trevor Bastow.
  • "Warning Shot" contains elements of "Electric Bloom" as performed by Foals.

Personnel

Credits for Lace Up adapted from Allmusic.[22]

Chart positions

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label
Germany[26] October 5, 2012 CD, digital download Bad Boy, Interscope
Canada[27] October 9, 2012
United States[28]

References

  1. ^ "Lace Up - MGK". Metacritic. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  2. ^ Allmusic review
  3. ^ DJBooth review
  4. ^ Rolling Stone review
  5. ^ XXL review
  6. ^ a b c d Harling, Danielle (August 8, 2012). "Machine Gun Kelly "Lace Up" Release Date". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  7. ^ Exclusive Interview With Machine Gun Kelly (VIDEO) | Global Grind
  8. ^ Martin, Andrew (August 13, 2012). "Mixtape: Machine Gun Kelly Presents "EST 4 Life"". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  9. ^ "Rap-Up TV: Machine Gun Kelly and DMX Face Their 'Demons'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  10. ^ "MGK Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for MGK. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 7, 2012
  11. ^ "MGK Album & Song Chart History" Billboard charts R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for MGK. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 7, 2012
  12. ^ "Invincible (feat. Ester Dean) – Single by MGK". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  13. ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Inc. Retrieved August 31, 2012. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |work= at position 1 (help)
  14. ^ "Video: MGK f/ Ester Dean - 'Invincible'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. June 3, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  15. ^ iTunes - Music Videos - Hold On (Shut Up) by MGK
  16. ^ "Video: Machine Gun Kelly (Feat. Young Jeezy) - Hold On (Shut Up)". Worldstarhiphop.com. 2012-12-04. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  17. ^ [1]
  18. ^ Caulfield, Keith (October 17, 2012). "Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Score Top Billboard 200 Debut, Mumford Still No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  19. ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/21/2012". Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  20. ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/28/2012". Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  21. ^ Paine, Jake (2013-03-27). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 3/24/2013 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  22. ^ "Lace Up - Machine Gun Kelly". AllMusic. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
  23. ^ "MGK Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  24. ^ "MGK Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  25. ^ "2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  26. ^ iTunes - Musik – „Lace Up“ von MGK
  27. ^ Lace Up (Deluxe) by MGK - Preorder Lace Up (Deluxe) on iTunes
  28. ^ Lace Up (Deluxe) by MGK - Preorder Lace Up (Deluxe) on iTunes
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