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Good for You is the debut studio album by American rapper Aminé. It was released on July 28, 2017, by CLBN and Republic Records.[1] The album features guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign, Nelly, Offset, Charlie Wilson and Kehlani.[2]

The album was supported by five singles: "Caroline", "Heebiejeebies", "Turf", "Wedding Crashers" and "Spice Girl". Good for You received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 31 on the US Billboard 200.

Background

On June 22, 2017, Aminé revealed the album's title name, cover along with its release date.[3]

Promotion

Singles

The lead single from the album, "Caroline", was released on March 9, 2016.[4] The music video for the song premiered on June 1, 2016.[5] The song was produced by Pasqué and Aminé himself and peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[6]

"Heebiejeebies" was released as the album's second single on May 26, 2017.[7] The song features a guest appearance from American singer Kehlani, while the production was handled by Jahaan Sweet.[8] The song was later included as a bonus track on the album.

"Turf" was released on June 16, 2017, as the album's third single. The production was handled by Malay.[9]

"Wedding Crashers" was released on July 21, 2017, as the album's fourth single.[10] The song features a guest appearance from American rapper Offset, while the production was handled by J Gramm and Frank Dukes, with co-production by Aminé himself and Geoffrey Earley.[11]

"Spice Girl" was released on August 15, 2017, to rhythmic contemporary radio as the album's fifth single.[12]

Promotional singles

The album's first promotional single, "Blinds", was released on June 30, 2017.[13] The song was produced by Guy Lawrence.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?6.9/10[14]
Metacritic77/100[15]
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!7/10[16]
HipHopDX4.1/5[17]
Pitchfork7.3/10[18]
Sputnikmusic3.4/5[19]

Good for You received generally positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 77, based on four reviews.[15] Aaron McKrell of HipHopDX gave a positive review, stating "This debut shines so brightly in comparison to what Aminé's contemporaries are passing off that it may be easy to forget that it is not exactly a groundbreaking album. Regardless, the rookie should be commended for crafting an honest, entertaining and revealing album."[17] Briana Younger of Pitchfork wrote: "Good for You, most of which hinge on love interests old and new, underscored by a playful outlook that's channeled into bubbly, off-center production. It's far from serious but stops just short of turn-up—more like the soundtrack for an almost-sober drive home."[18] A. Harmony of Exclaim! said, "Even in its weighty moments, the simple melodies, infectious hooks and liberal dashes of humour will keep your spirits up from start to finish. Good For You is a satisfying, well-rounded effort."[16] Writing for Sputnikmusic, Elliott S. Edwards concluded, "Good for You isn't a pleasant listen because Aminé is so gosh darn happy, it's because it appears so out of step with a relentlessly negative and dour mood. We could all do with just that much more happiness in our lives."[19]

Commercial performance

Good for You debuted at number 31 on the US Billboard 200, selling 13,000 copies pure sales in its first week.[20][21]

Track listing

Good for You[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Veggies" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)
  • Sweet
  • Pasqué
3:23
2."Yellow" (featuring Nelly)
2:59
3."Caroline"
  • Daniel
  • Mejia
  • Pasqué
  • Aminé
3:29
4."Hero"
3:13
5."Spice Girl"
  • Daniel
  • Feeney
  • Julian Gramma
  • Frank Dukes
  • J Gramm[b]
2:53
6."STFU"
  • Daniel
  • Joseph Thornalley
  • Vegyn
  • Aminé
3:25
7."Wedding Crashers" (featuring Offset)
3:49
8."Sundays"
  • Daniel
  • Feeney
Frank Dukes4:07
9."Turf"
Malay4:25
10."Blinds"
Guy Lawrence1:26
11."Dakota" (featuring Charlie Wilson)
  • Daniel
  • Ho
  • Mejia
  • Malay
  • Pasqué
3:45
12."Slide"
  • Daniel
  • Sweet
  • Walker
  • Sweet
  • Aminé
2:49
13."Money"
  • Daniel
  • Mejia
  • Pasqué
  • Aminé
4:16
14."Beach Boy"
  • Daniel
  • Feeney
  • Mejia
  • Frank Dukes
  • Pasqué[b]
4:43
15."Heebiejeebies" (featuring Kehlani) (bonus track)
Sweet3:40
Total length:52:22

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies a additional producer
  • "Veggies" and "Turf" features additional vocals from Charlie Wilson
  • "Caroline" features background vocals from Marche’ Black
  • "Hero" features additional vocals from Girlpool
  • "STFU" features additional vocals from Sheron Page
  • "Sundays" features additional vocals from Leon Bridges
  • "Beach Boy" features background vocals from Girlpool and Illegal Civilization

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[22] 59
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[23] 3
US Billboard 200[24] 31
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[25] 19

References

  1. ^ a b "Good For You by Aminé on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  2. ^ "Offset, Nelly Among Features on Amine's 'Good For You' Album Tracklist". XXL. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Amine Reveals Name, Cover and Release Date for Debut Album Read More: Amine Reveals Name, Cover and Release Date for Debut Album – XXL". XXL. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  4. ^ "Aminé: Caroline". Google Play. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "Watch the Video For Portland Rapper Aminé's "Caroline"". Pigeons & Planes. June 3, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  6. ^ "Aminé – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  7. ^ Berry, Peter. "Amine and Kehlani Collaborate on "Heebiejeebies"". XXL. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  8. ^ Goddard, Kevin. "Aminé – Heebiejeebies Feat. Kehlani (Prod. By Jahaan Sweet) [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  9. ^ C.M., Emmanuel. "Amine Releases New Song "Turf"". XXL. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  10. ^ Ellis, Stacy-Ann. "Amine And Offset Take Petty To The Next Level On "Wedding Crashers"". Vibe. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  11. ^ Berry, Peter. "Amine and Offset Get Petty on 'Wedding Crashers'". XXL. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  12. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  13. ^ Goddard, Kevin. "Aminé – Blinds – Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  14. ^ "Good for You by Aminé reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  15. ^ a b "Reviews and Tracks for Good for You by Aminé". Metacritic. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  16. ^ a b Harmony, A. (July 31, 2017). "Aminé Good For You". Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  17. ^ a b McKrell, Aaron (August 2, 2017). "Aminé Good For You Album Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  18. ^ a b Younger, Briana (August 1, 2017). "Aminé: Good for You Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  19. ^ a b Edwards, Elliott S. (August 3, 2017). "Review: Aminé – Good For You". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  20. ^ "Billboard 200 – August 19, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  21. ^ "HITS Daily Double". Hits Daily Double. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  22. ^ "Aminé Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  23. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  24. ^ "Aminé Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  25. ^ "Aminé Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
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