Ringos Desert

Ringos Desert
Ringos Desert
Studio album by Zhu
Released	September 7, 2018
Recorded	2018
Genre	Electronic
Length	60:00
Label	Mind of a Genius;
Producer	Zhu;
Zhu chronology
Singles from Ringos Desert
	"My Life (feat. Tame Impala)"; Released: March 5, 2018; "Coming Home (feat. Majid Jordan)"; Released: August 10, 2018; "Still Want U (with Karnaval Blues)"; Released: August 10, 2018;

Ringos Desert is the second studio album by American electronic music producer Zhu, released on September 7, 2018 on the "Mind of a Genius" label.^[1] The album features works and vocals from the likes of Tokimonsta, Majid Jordan, and Tame Impala. The album followed the success of ZHU's collaborative debut studio album Generationwhy, released in 2016.

Critical reception

Upon release, Ringos Desert received favorable reviews. Dancing Astronaut praised Ringos Desert saying that "Every song is polished to absolute perfection, each sound given dedicated space to exist like modern art in an exhibit. Tucked into the songs is a cheeky dose of western sonic flavor that seasons the entire album".^[2] Billboard magazine characterized songs on the album as having "a right clubbiness", "a ghostly R&B touch", and a "romantic struggle narrative with a strong sentiment of self-empowerment".^[3]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 61 on the Billboard Dance 100 Artists of 2019 and its single, “Still Want U”, to No. 50 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. ^[4] The single "My Life (feat. Tame Impala)" peaked at No. 20 on the US Dance charts.^[5]

Track Listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Stormy Love, NM. (feat. JOY.)"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	3:47
2.	"Still Want U"	Steven Zhu Karnaval Blues	Zhu	3:33
3.	"Guilty Love"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	4:33
4.	"Desert Woman"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	6:14
5.	"Provocateur"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	4:11
6.	"Burn Babylon (feat. Keznamdi & Daniel Wilson)"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	4:07
7.	"Save Me (feat. Herizen)"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	4:54
8.	"Ghost in My Bed"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	4:59
9.	"Love That Hurts (feat. Karnaval Blues & Indiana)"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	3:00
10.	"Light It Up (feat. TOKiMONSTA)"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	3:18
11.	"Drowning"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	3:07
12.	"Coming Home (feat. Majid Jordan)"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	3:32
13.	"Waters of Monaco"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	5:27
14.	"My Life (feat. Tame Impala)"	Steven Zhu	Zhu	4:54
Total length:				60:00

References

^ "Ringos Desert by ZHU". iTunes Store (US).
^ "Zhu's 'Ringos Desert' is an invitation to a pulp western oasis". Dancing Astronaut.
^ "ZHU's Expanded 'Ringos Desert' Finds Salvation in New Tunes: Listen". Billboard magazine.
^ "Billboard Dance 100 Artists of 2019: The Complete List". Billboard.
^ "Zhu Chart History: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.

[1] "Ringos Desert by ZHU". iTunes Store (US).

[dancing-2] "Zhu's 'Ringos Desert' is an invitation to a pulp western oasis". Dancing Astronaut.

[billboard-3] "ZHU's Expanded 'Ringos Desert' Finds Salvation in New Tunes: Listen". Billboard magazine.

[4] "Billboard Dance 100 Artists of 2019: The Complete List". Billboard.

[US_Dance-5] "Zhu Chart History: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2020.

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