Cybersex (mixtape) explained

Cybersex
Type:mixtape
Artist:Blackbear
Cover:blackbear_cybersex.jpg
Border:yes
Recorded:2017
Length:51:09
Prev Title:Digital Druglord
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Anonymous
Next Year:2019

Cybersex is the second commercial mixtape by American singer Blackbear, released on November 27, 2017, by Beartrap, Alamo Records, and Interscope Records.[1] It was preceded by two official singles; "Playboy Shit" featuring Lil Aaron and "Up In This" with Tinashe.

Background

Blackbear released his fifth extended play (EP), Salt on April 2, 2017. He released his third solo studio album Digital Druglord on April 20 to critical acclaim, charting at No. 19 on the Canadian Albums Chart and at No. 14 on the U.S. Billboard 200. While touring as a supporting act on American rock band Fall Out Boy's The Mania Tour in North America, Blackbear began writing and recording his next musical project.

Promotion

Blackbear first revealed Cybersex on his SoundCloud bio during July which many people did not see until his official reveal on August 13, 2017.[2]

Singles

The first single, "Playboy Shit", featuring American rapper Lil Aaron, was released on October 6, 2017 exclusively on PornHub.[3] "Playboy Shit" was later released for digital download and streaming on October 13. "Up In This", with American singer Tinashe was released as the second single on October 26.[4]

Promotional singles

The first promotional single, "Bright Pink Tims", featuring American rapper Cam'ron, was released on October 20.[5] On November 13, he released the second promotional single, "Gucci Linen", featuring American rapper 2 Chainz.[6]

Track listing

Credits were adapted from iTunes and Tidal.[1] [7]

Notes

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[7]

Performers

Technical

Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: cybersex by blackbear. Apple Music. November 27, 2017. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201074755/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cybersex/1309361661. live.
  2. Web site: my new mixtape 'cybersex' is approximately 69% - 86% finished.. leave a comment with feature / collaboration suggestions .... Instagram. November 20, 2017. December 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211229171938/https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/. live.
  3. Web site: Blackbear & Lil Aaron drop 'Playboy Shit' exclusively through PornHub. Elevator Mag. McCarthy. Liam. October 6, 2017. November 20, 2017. November 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171110214533/http://www.elevatormag.com/lil-aaron-blackbear-drop-playboy-shit-exclusively-through-pornhub/. live.
  4. Web site: Blackbear Gets Tinashe For Their New Banger "Up In This". HotNewHipHop. A.. Aron. October 26, 2017. November 20, 2017. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040015/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/blackbear-gets-tinashe-for-their-new-banger-up-in-this-new-song.1976065.html. live.
  5. Web site: Cam'ron Shines on Blackbear's New Song Bright Pink Tims. XXL. C.M.. Emmanuel. October 24, 2017. November 20, 2017. November 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171129154037/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2017/10/camron-blackbear-bright-pink-tims. live.
  6. Web site: Blackbear & 2 Chainz Connect On "Gucci Linen". HotNewHipHop. A.. Aron. November 13, 2017. November 20, 2017. November 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171114002102/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/blackbear-and-2-chainz-connect-on-gucci-linen-new-song.1976250.html. live.
  7. Web site: cybersex / Blackbear. Tidal. November 24, 2017. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201081027/https://listen.tidal.com/album/81466537. live.
  8. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. December 4, 2017. December 1, 2017. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201134357/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4418. live.