Dummy Boy
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| Released | November 27, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Length | 34:30 | |||
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Dummy Boy (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by American rapper 6ix9ine. Originally scheduled to be released on November 23, 2018, it was released four days later on November 27, 2018. It follows his Day69 mixtape, released earlier in 2018.[1] Dummy Boy features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Lil Baby, Gunna, Tory Lanez, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Anuel AA and Bobby Shmurda, among others.
The album was supported by the singles "Tati" featuring DJ Spinking, "Fefe" featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz, "Bebe" featuring Anuel AA and "Stoopid" featuring Bobby Shmurda.[1][2]
The album was leaked on November 24, 2018, via his website, a day after its original release date.[3] On November 27, 2018, DJ Akademiks revealed via Twitter that the album would be released on the same day as a result of the early leaking and at the request of 6ix9ine himself.[4]
Background
According to 6ix9ine, the album came about when he decided to "put out a project November 23rd" after being in the studio "making hits".[5]
Promotion
6ix9ine revealed the cover art on November 7, which XXL characterized as 6ix9ine's animated likeness urinating a rainbow.[6] 6ix9ine also previewed a new unnamed track, which HotNewHipHop called "a Jackie Chan-inspired banger" made in collaboration with Scott Storch and Tory Lanez.[7] Several days later, 6ix9ine revealed on Instagram that Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Tory Lanez, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Gunna, Anuel AA and Bobby Shmurda would feature on the album. He later deleted the post, then reposted the photo revealing Kanye West would be featured on the album.[8]
Release
On November 7, 2018, 6ix9ine announced that the Dummy Boy album would be released on November 23, 2018.[6] On November 21, it was announced by DJ Akademiks that the album would not be released on that date and was postponed by the record company until further notice following 6ix9ine's arrest.[9] The album was originally set to be released on November 23, 2018, but on November 21, 2018, it was announced on 6ix9ine's Instagram that the album's release was postponed by the record company until further notice following his arrest and trial.[10] On November 27, 2018, DJ Akademiks revealed via Twitter that the album would be released on the same day as a result of the early leaking and at the request of 6ix9ine himself.[11]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal and Spotify.[12][13][14][15][16]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stoopid" (featuring Bobby Shmurda) | Tay Keith | 2:32 | |
| 2. | "Fefe" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz) |
| 2:59 | |
| 3. | "Tic Toc" (featuring Lil Baby) |
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| 2:16 |
| 4. | "Kika" (featuring Tory Lanez) |
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| 2:16 |
| 5. | "Mama" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Kanye West) |
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| 3:12 |
| 6. | "Waka" (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie) |
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| 2:09 |
| 7. | "Bebe" (featuring Anuel AA) |
| Ronny J | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Mala" (featuring Anuel AA) |
| Ovy on the Drums | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Kanga" (featuring Kanye West) |
| Murda Beatz | 2:12 |
| 10. | "Feefa" (featuring Gunna) |
| Hey Michael | 2:43 |
| 11. | "Tati" (featuring DJ Spinking) |
| 2:35 | |
| 12. | "Wondo" |
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| 2:01 |
| 13. | "Dummy" (featuring TrifeDrew) |
| Take a Daytrip | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 34:30 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- All track titles are stylized in all caps
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[12][13][14][15]
Technical
- Wizard Lee Weinberg – mixing (tracks 1, 2, 7), mastering (tracks 1, 2, 7, 11)
References
- ^ a b "6ix9ine Announces Debut Album 'Dummy Boy'". Rap-Up. November 7, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Navjosh (November 17, 2018). "Tekashi 6ix9ine Stops By The Breakfast Club; Reveals Features on New Album 'Dummy Boy'". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (November 25, 2018). "Tekashi 6ix9ine Releases 'DUMMY BOY' on His Website". The Source. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ "Twitter Post by @Akademiks • November 27, 2018 at 8:37am UTC". Retrieved November 27, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Tekashi 6ix9ine Is Dropping A New Project & He's Teased One Of The Songs". Capital XTRA. November 8, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Haffenden, Dayna (November 7, 2018). "6ix9ine Unveils Release Date and Cover Art for New Project". XXL. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (November 7, 2018). "6ix9ine Goes 'Pee Pee' On Album Cover For 'Dummy Boy'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (November 12, 2018). "6ix9ine Seemingly Reveals "Dummy Boy" Features: Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- ^ "Instagram post by @akadmiks • November 21, 2018 at 12:30pm UTC". Retrieved November 21, 2018 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Tekashi 6ix9ine's New Album Dummy Boy Release Postponed". Pitchfork. November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Twitter Post by @Akademiks • November 27, 2018 at 8:37am UTC". Retrieved November 27, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "STOOPID / 6ix9ine". Tidal. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "FEFE / 6ix9ine". Tidal. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "BEBE / 6ix9ine". Tidal. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "TATI / 6ix9ine". Tidal. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ "DUMMY BOY". Spotify. Retrieved November 27, 2018.