.Wav Theory Explained

.Wav Theory
Type:mixtape
Artist:Towkio
Cover:album.Wav Theory.jpg
Genre:Hip hop
Label:self-released
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.Wav Theory (sometimes stylized as .WAV Theory)[1] is a mixtape by American rapper Towkio.[2] It was released on April 28, 2015.[3] It includes production from Kaytranada and Lido, as well as guest appearances from Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper.[4] Music videos were created for "I Know You",[5] "Free Your Mind",[6] ".Wav Theory",[7] "Reflection",[8] and "Clean Up".[9]

Critical reception

Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork gave the mixtape a 6.2 out of 10, writing, "Towkio's nebulousness leaves .Wav Theory as an enjoyable album that asks few questions and gives few answers." Adam Kivel of Consequence of Sound gave the mixtape a C+ grade, commenting that it is full of "energetic, fun tracks with middling verses."

It was placed at number 27 on Complexs "Best Albums of 2015" list,[10] number 13 on RedEyes "20 Best Albums of 2015" list,[11] and number 9 on Chicago Tribunes "Top 10 Chicago Indie Albums of 2015" list.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview: Save Money's Towkio Talks His '.WAV Theory' Mixtape and Catching Up to Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa. Complex. Chris. Mench. May 11, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  2. Web site: Stream Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Mixtape. Mass Appeal. Nelson. Liu. April 28, 2015. March 14, 2016. April 26, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160426165346/http://massappeal.com/stream-towkios-wav-theory-mixtape/. dead.
  3. Web site: Stream Towkio .Wav Theory Mixtape. Stereogum. Caitlin. White. April 28, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  4. Web site: Stream and Download Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Project. Complex. Zach. Frydenlund. April 28, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  5. Web site: Rising Chicago rapper Towkio can free your mind. RedEye. Josh. Terry. April 27, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  6. Web site: Premiere: Watch Towkio's Self-Directed Video for "Free Your Mind". Complex. Lakin. Starling. March 12, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  7. Web site: Stream Towkio’s ‘.Wav Theory’ Mixtape. XXL. Peter. Walsh. April 28, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  8. Web site: Towkio Premieres Intense 'Reflection' Video: Exclusive. Billboard. Erika. Ramirez. May 21, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  9. Web site: Towkio: "Clean Up" (ft. Chance the Rapper) (video). Exclaim!. Josiah. Hughes. February 2, 2016. March 14, 2016.
  10. Web site: The Best Albums of 2015. Complex. Lauren. Nostro. December 2, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  11. Web site: The 20 best albums of 2015. RedEye. Josh. Terry. December 15, 2015. March 14, 2016.
  12. Web site: Top 10 Chicago indie albums of 2015. Chicago Tribune. Greg. Kot. December 10, 2015. March 14, 2016.