Aa (album) explained

Aa
Type:studio
Artist:Baauer
Cover:Baauer - Aa cover.jpg
Released:March 18, 2016
Recorded:2014–2016
Length:33:27
Label:LuckyMe
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Aa (pronounced "double a"[1]) is the debut studio album by American record producer Harry Rodrigues, under his alias Baauer, released by LuckyMe on March 18, 2016. It has guest features by Future, G-Dragon, Leikeli47, M.I.A., Novelist, Pusha T, Rustie, Tirzah and TT the Artist.

Background and recording

After Rodrigues' debut single, "Harlem Shake", spawned numerous Internet memes, he stated that "it became corny and annoying as fuck".[2] He also stated: "I didn't want to be an EDM producer and I still don't want to be".[3]

The album is named after Rodrigues' stage name, Baauer.[4] [5] He said: "I have two A's in my name, and also the first release I did on LuckyMe was ß, so this is gonna be Aa and in the future I'll do a U, and then ER".[5]

Rodrigues recorded the album in Glasgow, Japan and the United Arab Emirates[6] for "at least two years".[4]

Music

Aa is an electronic,[7] trap,[8] bass and hip hop[8] album. It is also influenced by M.I.A. and tribal music.[6] [9]

Artwork

The artwork was designed by Jonathan Zawada and Dominic Flannigan.[10] It depicts a tree rising from an upturned motorcycle helmet, which is a reference to the "Harlem Shake" music videos.[6]

Critical reception

At review aggregate site Metacritic, Aa has an average score of 76 out of 100, based on 11 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Accolades

Accolades for Aa
PublicationAccoladeRank
Billboard10 Best Dance/Electronic Albums of 2016[11] 9
Complex50 Best Albums of the Year[12] 35

Personnel

Credits for Aa.[13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baauer Taps Pusha T, Future, M.I.A. for Debut Album. Josiah. Hughes. Exclaim!. January 28, 2016. June 26, 2017.
  2. Baauer Is Shaking Off the Blessing and Curse of Meme Stardom. Rolling Stone. Andy. Beta. June 26, 2017. February 17, 2016.
  3. Web site: 'It became me, that was all I was': can the man who made the Harlem Shake escape its shadow?. The Guardian. Ian. McQuaid. June 26, 2017. March 16, 2016.
  4. Web site: Baauer's World-Sampling Sounds Are Bigger Than The Internet. The Fader. Laurent. Fintoni. July 24, 2017.
  5. Web site: Baauer's Post-"Harlem Shake" Renaissance. June 26, 2017. March 15, 2016. Complex.
  6. Web site: Baauer's journey from college beatmaker to hip-hop boss. Dazed. Selim. Bulut. 15 March 2016 . July 24, 2017.
  7. Web site: Bromwich. Jonah. March 22, 2016. Baauer: Aa Album Review. Pitchfork. March 23, 2016.
  8. Web site: Baauer: Aa. Will. Rivitz. PopMatters. March 30, 2016. June 26, 2017.
  9. Web site: Sully. George. March 2, 2016. Baauer: Aa – Debut album review. The Skinny. March 23, 2016.
  10. Web site: Baauer - Aa - LuckyMe. June 27, 2017.
  11. Billboard. Billboard's 10 Best Dance/Electronic Albums of 2016: Critics' Picks. December 13, 2016. Matt. Medved. Kat. Bein. Elias. Leight. June 27, 2017.
  12. Web site: 50 Best Albums of 2016 | 35. Baauer, Aa. December 15, 2016 . Complex. June 26, 2017.
  13. Web site: Aa - Baauer | Credits. AllMusic. June 27, 2017.
  14. Web site: Baauer - Aa (CD, Album). Discogs. 18 March 2016 . June 27, 2017.
  15. Web site: ARIA Albums: Violent Soho 'Waco' Is No 1. Noise11. Ryan. Gavin. March 26, 2016. March 26, 2016.

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