Boss Man (album) explained

Boss Man
Type:studio
Artist:Rich the Kid
Cover:Rich the Kid - Boss Man.png
Border:yes
Released:March 13, 2020
Studio:
  • Fever Recording
  • Windmark Recording
  • Off Road Rec
  • Future History
  • Electric Feel, West Hollywood, California
  • Chalice Recording
Length:44:13
Label:Republic
Producer:
Prev Title:The World Is Yours 2
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Nobody Safe
Next Year:2020

Boss Man (stylised in all caps) is the third studio album by American rapper Rich the Kid. It was released on March 13, 2020. It is Rich's only studio album on Republic Records.[1] The album features guest appearances by Lil Baby, DaBaby, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Lil Tjay, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, London on da Track, and Quavo.[1] It is reportedly the first part of a two-part project.[2]

Background

Rich shared a countdown on Instagram on February 14, 2020; he had previously announced a new album would come out in March. He then revealed the cover with the written release date on March 3,[3] and revealed the tracklist on March 12.[4] Rich also revealed "V12" from the album features Post Malone and was also solely produced by Malone.[4] Rich the Kid and Tidal held a listening party for the album in New York City on March 12.[2]

Singles

The lead single of the album is "That's Tuff", featuring Quavo. It was released on December 6, 2019. The lead single was originally thought to be "Go Up", featuring Roddy Ricch, a track that was released on July 12, 2019, to celebrate Rich's 27th birthday, which was the day after the release of the song. The second single of the album is "Money Talk", featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again.[5] It was released on January 17, 2020. The third single of the album is "Red". It was released on March 6, 2020.[6] The fourth single is "Stuck Together", featuring Lil Baby. It was made as a single on April 1, 2020, due to a remix also including Future.

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[7]

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[7]

Musicians

Technical

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rich the Kid Reveals 'Boss Man' Tracklist. Rap-Up. March 12, 2020. March 13, 2020.
  2. Web site: Rich The Kid Hosts Intimate Listening Party for 'Boss Man' Album Release in NYC. The Source. Miss2bees. March 12, 2020. March 13, 2020.
  3. Web site: Rich The Kid Shares 'Boss Man' LP. HipHopDX. Ivey. Justin. March 3, 2020. March 13, 2020.
  4. Web site: Rich The Kid reveals tracklist for 'Boss Man'. Revolt.tv. Gunn. Tamantha. March 12, 2020. March 13, 2020.
  5. News: Rich The Kid & NBA Youngboy Bond Over Their Love Of Guap In "Money Talk" Video. HotNewHipHop. C.. Noah. January 21, 2020. February 13, 2024.
  6. Web site: Rich the Kid Announces New Album Bossman, Shares "Red": Stream. Consequence of Sound. Graves. Wren. March 7, 2020. March 13, 2020.
  7. Boss Man. CD liner notes. Rich the Kid. Republic Records. 2020.
  8. Web site: Top Albums (Week 12, 2020). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. March 24, 2020.