222 (album) explained
| 222 |
| Type: | studio |
| Cover: | Lil Tjay - 222.png |
| Artist: | Lil Tjay |
| Length: | 46:19 |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Producer: | - A Lau
- Andy Ayaz
- Andyr
- Ari PenSmith
- Bak
- Ben Heet
- Bizness Boi
- Bordeaux
- Boston
- Decster
- Desirez Beats
- Drü Oliver
- Emrld Beats
- Fasbeats
- Geo Vocals
- G. Ry
- Harry East
- Indyah
- IOF
- Itamar Gov-Ari
- Jackum
- Jahaan Sweet
- JPBeatz
- KBeaZy
- K Hendrix
- KXVI
- Lala the DJ
- LavishBeatz
- LMC
- Marco Bernardis
- MesioMusic
- Mike Wavvs
- Non Native
- OBMusic
- OG Parker
- P2J
- Pat McManus
- Rvssian
- Savant
- SephGotTheWaves
- Smash David
- Sool Got Hits
- TwixBeats
- Venna
- VVS Melody
- Way9
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| Prev Title: | Destined 2 Win |
| Prev Year: | 2021 |
| Next Year: | 2023 |
222 is the third studio album by American rapper Lil Tjay. It was released on July 14, 2023, through Columbia Records. This serves as the follow-up to his 2021 album Destined 2 Win. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Ari PenSmith, Jahaan Sweet, OG Parker, P2J, and Smash David among others. The album also features guest appearances from Coco Jones, Fivio Foreign, Jadakiss, the Kid Laroi, Polo G, Summer Walker, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.[1] [2] [3]
222 was supported by two singles: "June 22nd" and "Project Walls" featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again.[4]
Background
Lil Tjay began to tease the project in early 2022, however, the release of the project was indefinitely pushed back due to Tjay being shot seven times on June 22, 2022.[5] On June 22, 2023, alongside the release of the first single, "June 22nd", Tjay officially announced the album and its release date of July 14, 2023.[6] Two weeks following the announcement, Tjay announce the album's official tracklist, building anticipation due to the list of features on the project.[7]
Singles
The album's lead single, "June 22nd" was released on June 22, 2023, to streaming services, along with its music video.[8] The album's second single "Project Walls" featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again was released on July 7, 2023, just a week prior to the release of the complete album.[9] [7]
Track listing
Notes
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Sample credits
Personnel
Musicians
Technical
- Eric Lagg – mastering (1)
- Chris Gehringer – mastering (2-15)
- Robert Soukiasyan – mixing (1-15)
- Barrington Hall – recording (1, 4-10, 12-14)
- Raymond Kelly – recording (2, 3,)
- Bordeaux – recording (8, 15)
- Drü Oliver – recording (10)
- Robert Soukiasyan – recording (11)
- Jason "Cheese" Goldberg – mastering, mixing, recording (12)
- Frankie Ruggs – recording (15)
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Lil Tjay Makes His Long-Awaited Return On 222. HotNewHipHop. Alexandria. Lavender. July 14, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- Lil Tjay, King Von, DDG and More – New Hip-Hop Projects. XXL. Ech. Joey. July 14, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- Web site: New Music Friday: Stream new projects from J Hus, Alaska Reid, Blake Mills, and more. The Fader. July 14, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- Web site: Lil Tjay – "Project Walls" (Feat. NBA Youngboy). Stereogum. Deville. Chris. July 7, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- Web site: Three Men Charged in Edgewater, NJ Shooting. Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. June 22, 2022. July 14, 2023.
- Web site: Lil Tjay reflects on "June 22nd" in new video. Revolt. Powell. Jon. June 22, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- Web site: Lil Tjay Unveils "222" Tracklist. HotNewHipHop. Bras Nevares. Gabriel. July 7, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- Lil Tjay Delivers "June 22nd," Remembering the Day He Was Shot One Year Ago. The Source. Grant. Shawn. June 23, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- Web site: Lil Tjay Drops Off "Project Walls" With NBA YoungBoy. HotNewHipHop. Cole. Alexander. July 7, 2023. July 14, 2023.
- 222. 2023. liner notes. Columbia Records.
- Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 24, 2023. July 21, 2023.
- Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 24, 2023. July 22, 2023.
