Miami Garden Club
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Miami Garden Club is the debut studio album by American hip hop artist Kitty, released on August 25, 2017.[1] The album was crowdfunded through a campaign on the website Kickstarter.[2]
Background and production
In 2015, Kitty began working on the album with big-name producers in Los Angeles, but was unhappy with the results.[3] This, along with her feeling bored of following a routine,[4] lead her to decide to produce the album independently. Kitty studied music theory and learned to use the software Ableton in preparation for making the album.[4] Miami Garden Club is the first release by Kitty to feature tracks produced or co-produced by Kitty herself.
On August 11, 2015, Kitty launched a campaign on Kickstarter to fund her debut album.[2] The first goal of $25,000, which would fund the making of the album itself, was achieved in 30 hours. The goal was then stretched to $50,000, to fund a headlining tour.[5] By the end of the one-month campaign, Kitty raised $51,863 from 1,164 backers.
The release was originally expected for January 2016,[2] but the album's completion was delayed for various reasons. Kitty has mentioned working with an unnamed producer, and having to discard the songs they made together when their professional relationship broke down.[3] In December 2015, Kitty stated that the album was "taking longer than expected"; citing illness and perfectionism as reasons.[6] Much of the album was scrapped and rewritten because, according to Kitty, "I didn't like [the songs] and wanted to be able to be 100% proud of my work."[7] On January 9, 2016, Kitty revealed that her suitcase had been stolen from LAX.[8] She lost notebooks containing 2–3 years worth of lyrics, including lyrics for the album which she "was entirely proud of and intended on using";[7] and an external hard drive holding the first draft of the album. Kitty spent time in 2016 focusing on her mental health before restarting work on the album for the third time[4] On April 1, 2017, Kitty announced that the album was complete.[9]
Miami Garden Club is influenced by "‘80s and ‘90s pop music". It marks a shift from Kitty's previous hip-hop sound—a change which Kitty has attributed to her being "sick of rapping".[3]
Release and promotion
On October 12, 2016, the track "Asari Love Song" was released as part of the Adult Swim Singles Program, and as the first single from Miami Garden Club.[10][11]
Upon announcing the completion of the album on April 1, 2017, Kitty shared the cover art via Kickstarter. The artwork was designed by Kitty and drawn by Alé Garza.[9]
On July 28, the album was made available to pre-order,[12] and the music video for the title track was released. The video was directed and produced by Kitty and Sam Ray.[13]
Miami Garden Club was self-released on Kitty's own label Pretty Wavvy on August 25, 2017.[14] It was released digitally, on CD, and on limited deep pink vinyl.[15]
On September 17, 2017, the music video for "Mass Text Booty Call" premiered on YouTube,[16] along with a live streamed show featuring performances by Kitty and other musicians.[17]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Miami Garden Club" | Mr. Nouilles | 3:23 |
| 2. | "New Leaf" | Kitty | 3:37 |
| 3. | "2 Minutes" |
| 3:47 |
| 4. | "Affectionate" |
| 3:28 |
| 5. | "Mass Text Booty Call" (featuring Sprightly) | Sprightly | 2:57 |
| 6. | "Running Away" | Friendly Ghost | 3:25 |
| 7. | "If U Wanna Come Over" | Ricky Eat Acid | 3:06 |
| 8. | "Overpass" | Simpli | 4:38 |
| 9. | "Sugarwater" | Kitty | 4:25 |
| 10. | "509 Seabreeze" | Benedek | 3:58 |
| 11. | "Asari Love Song" | Pat Lukens | 3:14 |
| 12. | "Brush Me Off" (featuring DVS) | Lukens | 3:26 |
| 13. | "Drink Tickets" | Lukens | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 46:35 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Give Me a Big Ol Kiss (Unless U a Jellyfish)" | 3:19 |
| Total length: | 49:54 | |
On physical releases, track 6 is printed as "Song for Sunset Ave (Running Away)", and track 7 is printed as "If You Wanna Come Over".[15]
On Bandcamp, the intro to "Mass Text Booty Call" was released as a separate track, titled "Mass Text Booty Call-in".[20]
"Mass Text Booty Call" was originally released as a solo track by Sprightly.[21]
References
- ^ "Miami Garden Club by Kitty". Rate Your Music. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b c "Kitty's First Big-Girl Record: Help Make It Amazing!". Kickstarter. August 11, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b c Parkey, Victoria (September 19, 2017). "Interview: "Wish Upon A Star" A conversation with Kitty". GoldFlakePaint. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b c "Kitty Is Back, and Sounding Very Good Indeed". Noisey. July 29, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
- ^ "DAY 3: I LOVE U OK NOW TIME 4 STRETCH GOAL". Kickstarter. August 13, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "MERRY CHRISTMAS MY LOVES <33333". Kickstarter. December 26, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "Update to the Worst Update Ever". Kickstarter. January 10, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Worst Update Ever". Kickstarter. January 9, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "IT'S DONE". Kickstarter. April 1, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Kitty – "Asari Love Song"". Stereogum. October 12, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "HEY. IT'S MY FIRST SINGLE. FROM THE ALBUM I MADE THANKS TO YOU". Kickstarter. October 13, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "KITE on Twitter: "YOU CAN PREORDER THE LP..."". Twitter. July 28, 2017. Archived from the original on September 24, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Kitty - Miami Garden Club". YouTube. July 28, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Kitty – Miami Garden Club". Discogs. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "Kitty | Products - Miami Garden Club". Limited Run. Archived from the original on August 26, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Kitty - Mass Text Booty Call". YouTube. September 17, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "premiering my new video MASS TEXT BOOTY CALL this sunday night with a livestreamed show". Facebook. September 16, 2017. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ kitty (2017-06-25). "here's thispic.twitter.com/FWqIIrDvQV". @kittaveli. Retrieved 2017-07-15.
- ^ "Miami Garden Club (Kickstarter version) ~ Release by Kitty". MusicBrainz. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Miami Garden Club by ♡kitty♡". Bandcamp. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "mass text booty call. (FREE DL in description!) by sprightly". SoundCloud. December 17, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
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