The Growing Process
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The Growing Process is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist Dizzy Wright, released May 26, 2015 by Funk Volume and distributed by Warner Bros. The album features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Jarren Benton, SwizZz, Berner, and Mod Sun, among others.
The album peaked at #47 on the Billboard 200 charts.[1]
Critical Reception
Dylan Yates of The Metropolist wrote: "While no new topics are covered within Dizzy’s latest offering, The Growing Process is a solid attempt on the Las Vegas rappers part to give props to the lyrical aesthetic of the genre. An aesthetic, he suggests, that was more prevalent in rap 20 years ago. It also provides a soundscape rich enough to keep even the average Hip Hop listener’s interest piqued."[2] Nicholas DG of HotNewHipHop explained that even the applause-worthy messages of these songs wind up getting downplayed, sharing verse-vacancy with cocky bars, like, for example, on "Train Your Mind," where Dizzy attempts to take onus for molding rap culture and the community before putting himself on a pedestal.[3]
Commercial Performance
The album has only sold 8,575 copies[4] since its 2015 release.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Higher Learning (Intro)" | King Vay | 2:38 |
| 2. | "God Bless America" (featuring Chel'le, Big K.R.I.T., & Tech N9ne) | SnizzyOnTheBeat | 4:46 |
| 3. | "Can I Feel This Way" | Roc N' Mayne | 3:54 |
| 4. | "No Time Is Better" (featuring Irv Da Phneom) | DJ Hoppa | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Train Your Mind" | Smokey Morrison | 3:52 |
| 6. | "Regardless" (featuring Layzie Bone) | FreezeOnTheBeat | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Don't Ever Forget" (featuring Krayzie Bone) | Money Montage | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Floyd Money Mayweather" | Louie Haze, Roc N' Mayne | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Smoke You Out" (featuring Mod Sun) | SDot Fire | 2:54 |
| 10. | "Good Vibes" | 21 the Producer | 2:48 |
| 11. | "I Can Tell You Needed It" (featuring Berner) | Darryl "WayneBeats" Overdiep | 5:08 |
| 12. | "Smoke Box (Interlude)" | 6ix | 1:30 |
| 13. | "Explain Myself" (featuring Jarren Benton, SwizZz, & Hopsin) | Hopsin | 4:11 |
| 14. | "False Reality" | Rikio | 2:53 |
| 15. | "Daddy Daughter Relationship" | Alex Lustig | 3:34 |
| 16. | "Will It Last" (featuring Njomza) | MLB | 4:10 |
Personnel
Credits for The Growing Process adapted from AllMusic.[5]
- Dizzy Wright- primary artist, A&R, creative direction
- Hopsin- composer, engineer, featured artist, producer, re-assembly
- Alon Eida- engineer
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | US Rap |
| 47 | 5 | 5 |
References
- ^ Robertson, Darryl. "Dizzy Wright Drops Inspirational Album, 'The Growing Process'". Vibe. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ Yates, Dylan (May 25, 2015). "REVIEW: Dizzy Wright – The Growing Process". The Metropolist. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- ^ DG, Nicholas (July 4, 2012). "Review: Dizzy Wright's "The Growing Process". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ "HitsDailyDouble". HitsDailyDouble. May 27, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Dizzy Wright – The Growing Process". AllMusic. January 20, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.