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I Changed a Lot is the eighth studio album by DJ Khaled. It was released on October 23, 2015, by We the Best Music Group and RED Associated Labels. Recording sessions took place during 2014 to 2015, with its production by Khaled, along with The Beat Bully, Lee on the Beats, Danja, Bkorn and The Mekanics, as well as guest appearances from Ace Hood, Beanie Sigel, Meek Mill, Boosie Badazz and Fabolous, among others.[1][2]

I Changed a Lot was supported by five singles: "They Don't Love You No More" featuring Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and French Montana, "Hold You Down" featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih, the other-Chris Brown and August Alsina's featured tracks; "How Many Times" alongside Lil Wayne and Big Sean, and "Gold Slugs" alongside Fetty Wap, and the other-Future and Jeremih track; "You Mine" alongside Trey Songz.

Singles

The lead single, titled "They Don't Love You No More" featuring Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and French Montana, was officially released on April 29, 2014. It was produced by Mike Zombie and co-produced by DJ Khaled.[3] The music video for "They Don't Love You No More" featuring Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and French Montana (directed by Gil Green and Khaled), premiered on June 22, 2014.[4]

The second single, titled "Hold You Down" featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih, was released on August 10, 2014. It was produced by Lee on the Beats, Bkorn and LDB, co-produced by Khaled.[5] The music video for "Hold You Down" featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih (directed by Gil Green), premiered on August 11, 2014.[6]

The music video for "How Many Times" featuring Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Big Sean (produced by OZ, Bkorn and Lee on the Beats, co-produced by Khaled), was released on May 11, 2015.[7] The song was officially released on May 12, 2015, as the album's third single.[7]

The album's fourth single, "Gold Slugs" featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina and Fetty Wap, was released on October 12, 2015. It was produced by Lee on the Beats.[8] The music video for "Gold Slugs" featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina and Fetty Wap, was released on October 12, 2015.[9]

The album's fifth single, "You Mine" featuring Trey Songz, Jeremih and Future, was released on October 12, 2015. It was produced by Lee on the Beats.[10] The music video for "You Mine" featuring Trey Songz, Jeremih and Future, was released on October 12, 2015.[9]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[11]
HipHopDX[12]
Spin6/10[13]

Upon its release, I Changed a Lot was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Marcus Dowling of HipHopDX said, "I Changed A Lot lacks a “We Taking Over”-style smash single to show for the incredible hit-making power of the performers present. Something just feels off in Khaled’s traditional manner of creating ubiquitous pop cultural touchstones. This album is generally solid, but in lacking the groundbreaking moment we’ve come to expect from the artist/producer/chicken wing restaurateur known for being “the best,” it falls short."[12]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, with 25,000 equivalent album units in the United States, with 19,000 copies sold in its first week.[14]

Track listing

I Changed a Lot – CD – digital download – streaming
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Don't Play About My Paper" (featuring Future and Rick Ross)
The Beat Bully3:15
2."I Ride" (featuring Boosie Badazz, Future, Rick Ross and Jeezy)
Reazy Renegade3:37
3."Gold Slugs" (featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina and Fetty Wap)
Lee on the Beats4:22
4."I Swear I Never Tell Another Soul" (featuring Future, Yo Gotti and Trick Daddy)
3:42
5."I Lied" (featuring French Montana, Meek Mill, Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss)
4:40
6."How Many Times" (featuring Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Big Sean)
4:23
7."You Mine" (featuring Trey Songz, Jeremih and Future)
Lee on the Beats4:00
8."Every Time We Come Around" (featuring French Montana, Jadakiss, Ace Hood and Vado)
3:35
9."I Ain't Worried" (featuring Ace Hood and Rick Ross)
  • Khaled
  • McColister
  • Roberts II
  • Tucker
The Beat Bully3:16
10."They Don't Love You No More" (featuring Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and French Montana)
4:11
11."My League" (featuring Mavado)
Powell3:39
12."Hold You Down" (featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih)
  • Khaled
  • Brown
  • Felton
  • Wilburn
  • Korn
  • Morris
  • Alsina
  • Lee on the Beats
  • Bkorn
  • LDB
  • DJ Khaled[a]
4:53
13."Most High" (featuring John Legend)
  • StreetRunner
  • Azzouz
  • DJ Khaled[a]
1:36
Total length:51:08
I Changed a Lot – Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Hold You Down (Remix)" (featuring Usher, Rick Ross, Fabolous and Ace Hood)
  • Lee on the Beats
  • Bkorn
  • LDB
  • DJ Khaled[a]
4:29
15."Gold Slugs (Instrumental)" (featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina and Fetty Wap)
  • Khaled
  • Kharbouch
  • Smith
  • Thomaz
  • Carter
  • Lee on the Beats
  • DJ Khaled
4:11
16."I Lied (Instrumental)" (featuring French Montana, Meek Mill, Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss)
  • Khaled
  • Graham
  • Maxwell II
  • Lamar
  • Carter
The Youngstars4:36
Total length:64:31
Notes
  • ^a signifies a co-producer.

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[15] 178
US Billboard 200[16] 12
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[17] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[18] 2

References

  1. ^ Carley, Brennan (2015-10-13). "DJ Khaled Announces New Album, 'I Changed a Lot,' Out Next Week". SPIN. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  2. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2015-10-13). "DJ Khaled "I Changed A Lot" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  3. ^ "New Music: DJ Khaled f/ Jay Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, & French Montana – 'They Don't Love You No More'". Rap-Up. 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  4. ^ "Video: DJ Khaled f/ Meek Mill, Rick Ross, French Montana, & Jay Z – 'They Don't Love You No More'". Rap-Up. 2014-06-22. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  5. ^ "New Music: DJ Khaled f/ Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, & Jeremih – 'Hold You Down'". Rap-Up. 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  6. ^ "Video: DJ Khaled f/ Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, & Jeremih – 'Hold You Down'". Rap-Up. 2014-11-08. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  7. ^ a b "Video: DJ Khaled feat. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, & Big Sean – 'How Many Times'". Rap-Up. 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  8. ^ "New Music: DJ Khaled feat. Chris Brown, August Alsina, & Fetty Wap – 'Gold Slugs'". Rap-Up. 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  9. ^ a b Natalie Weiner (2015-10-12). "DJ Khaled Shares Two New Music Videos Feat. Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Future & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  10. ^ "New Music: DJ Khaled feat. Trey Songz, Future, & Jeremih – 'You Mine'". Rap-Up. 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  11. ^ David Jeffries. "I Changed A Lot - DJ Khaled | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-12-08.
  12. ^ a b Dowling, Marcus (2015-10-30). "DJ Khaled - I Changed A Lot". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  13. ^ SPIN. "Review: DJ Khaled, 'I Changed a Lot'". SPIN. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  14. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2015-11-02). "Hip Hop Album Sales: DJ Khaled, The Game & Fetty Wap". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
  15. ^ "Ultratop.be – DJ Khaled – I Changed a Lot" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  16. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  17. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  18. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
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