Championships (album)
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| Released | November 30, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018[1] | |||
| Length | 69:15 | |||
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Championships is the fourth studio album by American rapper Meek Mill, released on November 30, 2018, through Atlantic Records and Maybach Music Group.[2] It follows his Legends of the Summer EP, released earlier in 2018. Championships features guest appearances from Cardi B, Kodak Black, Fabolous, Ella Mai, Jay-Z, Rick Ross and Drake, among others.[3]
Background
The album will reportedly include songs about Meek Mill's "experiences and issues with social justice" following his release from prison earlier in 2018.[4]
Release and promotion
On November 14, 2018, Meek Mill appeared in a Vogue interview, playing a portion of his collaboration with rapper Cardi B and revealing the album would be released on November 30, 2018.[5] He later announced the album's title, release date and cover art on social media on November 16, 2018. The cover art, a close-up shot of Meek Mill's face, was called "minimalist".[6] The tracklist was revealed on November 29, 2018.[3]
Singles
On November 22, 2018, "Oodles o' Noodles Babies" and "Uptown Vibes" featuring Fabolous and Anuel AA were released as singles.[7] Meek Mill performed "Oodles o' Noodles Babies" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon the same day.[8]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9][10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" (featuring Phil Collins) |
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| 3:33 |
| 2. | "Trauma" |
| Don Cannon | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Uptown Vibes" (featuring Fabolous and Anuel AA) |
| Papamitrou | 3:10 |
| 4. | "On Me" (featuring Cardi B) | Bangladesh | 3:45 | |
| 5. | "What's Free" (featuring Rick Ross and Jay-Z) |
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| 6:02 |
| 6. | "Respect the Game" |
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| 3:12 |
| 7. | "Splash Warning" (featuring Future, Roddy Ricch and Young Thug) |
| ATL Jacob | 2:48 |
| 8. | "Championships" | Dario Productions | 4:21 | |
| 9. | "Going Bad" (featuring Drake) |
| 3:00 | |
| 10. | "Almost Slipped" |
| 4:06 | |
| 11. | "Tic Tac Toe" (featuring Kodak Black) | Tay Keith | 3:05 | |
| 12. | "24/7" (featuring Ella Mai) |
| 3:41 | |
| 13. | "Oodles o' Noodles Babies" |
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| 3:01 |
| 14. | "Pay You Back" (featuring 21 Savage) |
| 3:55 | |
| 15. | "100 Summers" | Hit-Boy | 2:43 | |
| 16. | "Wit the Shits (W.T.S.)" (featuring Melii) | C-Sick | 2:50 | |
| 17. | "Stuck in My Ways" | Cardo | 3:11 | |
| 18. | "Dangerous" (featuring Jeremih and PnB Rock) | 3:53 | ||
| 19. | "Cold Hearted II" |
| 5:01 | |
| Total length: | 69:15 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an uncredited co-producer
Sample credits
- "Intro" contains a sample from "In the Air Tonight", written by Phil Collins and Hugh Padgham, and performed by Collins.
- "Trauma" contains samples from "Taking Me Higher", written by Les Holroyd, and performed by Barclay James Harvest.
- "What's Free?" contains a sample from "What's Beef?", written by Christopher Wallace, Nashiem Myrick, and Carlos Broady, and performed by The Notorious B.I.G.
- "Respect the Game" contains a sample from "A Garden of Peace", written and performed by Lonnie Liston Smith.
- "24/7" contains a sample from "Me, Myself and I", written by Beyoncé Knowles, Scott Storch, and Robert Waller, and performed by Beyoncé.
- "Oodles o' Noodles Babies" contains a sample from "Love Changes", written by Skip Scarborough, and performed by Mother's Finest.[11]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9][10]
Technical
- Anthony Cruz – recording (tracks 1, 2)
- Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton – mixing (tracks 1, 2)
- Colin Leonard – mastering (tracks 1, 2) (All Tracks)
References
- ^ Parizot, Matthew (May 15, 2018). "Meek Mill Is Back In The Studio". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ Centeno, Tony M. (November 16, 2018). "Meek Mill Shares Title and Cover Art for New Album". XXL. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ^ a b Navjosh (November 29, 2018). "Meek Mill Reveals 'Championships' Tracklist Feat. Jay-Z, Drake & More". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ Lukarcanin, Emina (November 16, 2018). "Meek Mill Reveals Upcoming Album Name and Artwork On Instagram: See the Post". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ^ Read, Bridget (November 14, 2018). "Meek Mill Announces Album Release Date, Talks Partnering With Jay-Z, and Wants to Free 1 Million People From Our Criminal Justice System". Vogue. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (November 16, 2018). "Meek Mill Shares Cover Art For New Album 'Championships'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ^ Akaash (November 22, 2018). "New Music: Meek Mill – 'Oodles O'Noodles Babies' + 'Uptown Vibes' (Feat. Fabolous & Anuel AA)". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (November 22, 2018). "Meek Mill Performs "Oodles O' Noodles Babies" On "The Tonight Show"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ a b "Oodles O' Noodles Babies / Meek Mill". Tidal. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ a b "Uptown Vibes / Meek Mill". Tidal. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ Rindner, Grant (November 24, 2018). "Meek Mill Looks Back At His Tough Upbringing On "Oodles O' Noodles Babies"". Genius. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
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