1176 (album) explained

1176
Type:studio
Cover:Guapdad 4000 and Illmind - 1176.png
Artist:Guapdad 4000 and !llmind
Released:March 19, 2021
Genre:Hip hop
Length:43:58
Producer:Illmind
Chronology:Guapdad 4000
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1176 is a collaboration album by American rapper Guapdad 4000 in collaboration with Filipino American record producer !llmind. It was released on March 19, 2021 by Twnshp, Roseville, Chester, Paradise Rising, 88rising Records, and 12Tone Music.[1]

On June 11, 2021, they released the deluxe edition of the album, including "How Many (Remix)" featuring Rick Ross.[2]

Background

The album was named after the address of Guapdad 4000's childhood home in West Oakland.[3] It was described as a bridge between Asian and American culture, with Guapdad 4000 spotlighting his Filipino heritage on the album. It is the first album to be released with Paradise Rising, a joint venture with 88rising.[4] In a statement, Guapdad 4000 spoke on the collaboration with !llmind saying "If !llmind had a power it would be to shapeshift, he can do anything. Something like this comes in handy when you need to tell the full spectrum of your story like I did in this music. I had no idea we would stumble upon something this magical though but I guess I should have known that linking up with my Filipino brother would enhance my super powers!"[5] [6]

Singles

The album was supported by two singles before the release: "How Many" on February 12, 2021, and "She Wanna" on March 9, 2021.[7] [8]

Critical reception

Stephen Kearse of Pitchfork wrote that Guapdad 4000 "sinks into a more reflective mood", stating the album "is clearly meant to depart from the seedy hijinks of Guapdad's previous music."[9] Aaron Williams of Uproxx felt that the album "highlights those aspects of his Filipino heritage as he shares some of his most vulnerable and personal material yet."[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rose . Jordan . Guapdad 4000 and !llmind Connect for New Album '1176' f/ Buddy, P-Lo, and More . Complex.
  2. Web site: Guapdad 4000 and !llmind bring forth deluxe version of ‘1176’ . Revolt.
  3. Web site: Guapdad 4000 Is Coming Home . The Ringer.
  4. Web site: Guapdad 4000 on staying true to his Filipino-American roots . Bandwagon Asia.
  5. Web site: Guapdad 4000 links with !llmind to deliver new album '1176' . Revolt.
  6. Web site: Langford . Jackson . Listen to Guapdad 4000 & Illmind's collaborative project '1176' . NME.
  7. Web site: Guapdad 4000 And Illmind's 'How Many' Is The First Single Off His Upcoming Project . Uproxx.
  8. Web site: Guapdad 4000 and !llmind connect with P-LO for "She Wanna" . Revolt.
  9. Web site: Kearse . Stephen . Guapdad 4000 / !llmind – 1176 . Pitchfork.
  10. Web site: Williams . Aaron . Guapdad 4000 Stares His Demons In The Face On The Vulnerable '1176' . Uproxx.