Bloodas Explained

Bloodas
Type:mixtape
Artist:Lil Durk and Tee Grizzley
Cover:Bloodaas.jpg
Released:December 8, 2017
Recorded:2016–2017
Genre:Drill
Length:38:16

Bloodas is a collaborative mixtape by American rappers Lil Durk and Tee Grizzley. It was released on December 8, 2017, by 300 Entertainment, Def Jam Recordings and Only the Family.[1] [2] The production on the mixtape was handled by Chopsquad DJ, Jamz, Fuse, and ATL Jacob, among others.[2] The mixtape was supported by one single: "What Yo City Like".

Singles

The album's lead single, "What Yo City Like", was released for digital download on December 2, 2017.[3]

Critical reception

Andrew Sacher of BrooklynVegan praised the artists' styles, stating: "Their styles are noticeably different but they complement each other surprisingly well, and they work perfectly with the album's sharp production", concluding with "If these guys aren't already on your radar, Bloodas is proof that you should change that, stat."[4] Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX wrote about the mixtape's thematic direction: "There isn't an overarching concept they're reaching for within these dozen cuts — it's simply a collection of quick and dirty gangster jams aimed to please their core audiences", concluding with "Simply put, the joint project doesn't have enough shining moments to warrant a follow-up." Evan Rytlewski of Pitchfork wrote that "Bloodas is the work of two elites who admire each other's craft, but mostly who just get a kick out of each other’s company."

Track listing

Credits adapted from BMI[5] and ASCAP.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tee Grizzley and Lil Durk Release 'Bloodas' Mixtape. XXL. India. Lindsey. December 8, 2017. March 1, 2018.
  2. News: Stream Lil Durk & Tee Grizzley's Joint Project "Bloodas". HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. December 7, 2017. March 1, 2018.
  3. Web site: Tee Grizzley & Lil Durk Collide on New Track, "What Yo City Like". Hypebeast. December 2, 2017. April 30, 2018.
  4. Web site: Album Reviews: G Perico, Statik Selektah, Tee Grizzley, more. BrooklynVegan. Sacher. Andrew. December 8, 2017. April 30, 2018.
  5. Web site: BMI Repertoire Search. BMI. April 30, 2018. Select TITLE, type Song in the search engine, and click Search..
  6. Web site: ACE Repertory. ASCAP. April 30, 2018. Select TITLE, type Song in the search engine, and click Search..