S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) explained

S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas)
Type:	mixtape
Artist:	Cupcakke
Cover:	S.T.D_(Shelters_to_Deltas).png
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	32:25
Prev Title:	Cum Cake
Prev Year:	2016
Next Title:	Audacious
Next Year:	2016

S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) is the second mixtape by American rapper Cupcakke. It was self-released on June 19, 2016. It was preceded by her debut mixtape Cum Cake, and was promoted with its preceding singles, "Best Dick Sucker"^[1] and "Panda (Remix)".

Upon release, S.T.D received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its explicit nature and the execution of topics throughout the album. The mixtape was given a position in Rolling Stone's "Best Rap Albums of 2016 So Far".

Background and release

Cupcakke collaborated with artists, including Zachariah's "Hood Rich", Kilo's "Short Bus", Big Meechie and his single "Muve", M.A.N. II's "Man Pussy", and frequent producer on Cupcakke's mixtape, Benzo Fly and his Random Acts single "Like a Snapback".^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) was self-released for digital download and streaming on June 19, 2016, through iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play and Spotify.^{[8] [9] [10] [11]}

Promotion

Singles

The preceding singles, "Best Dick Sucker" and "Panda (Remix)", were released on April 25, 2016 and May 15, 2016.^[12]

Music videos

S.T.Ds first single "Best Dick Sucker" received a music video upon its release on April 25, 2016.^[13] "Opportunity" received a music video on June 25, 2016.^[14] "Doggy Style"'s music video was released on July 6, 2016.^[15] On July 14, 2016, the "Motherlands" music video was released.^[16] The music video for "Sweet N Low" was released on August 24, 2016.^[17] "Interruption" received a music video on September 11, 2016.^[18]

Critical reception

Rolling Stone gave it a position in its "Best Rap Albums of 2016" list, with Christopher Weingarten calling the mixtape's lyrics "filthy and funny enough to make sure Blowfly's legacy will live on for years after his death".^[19] Miles Tanzer of The Fader accolades the mixtape with its lyrics, which he states that "Cool Fuck" and "Best Dick Sucker" were "anthemic tracks that discuss sex and cum with the fervor, comedy, and creativity of the world's best preachers".^[20]

Track listing

Credits adapted from SoundCloud, ASCAP, and Broadcast Music, Inc.^[21]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Best Dick Sucker - Single by cupcakKe. Apple Inc.. 19 April 2018.
2. Web site: Big Meechie feat. CupcakKe - Muve (Official Video) - YouTube. YouTube. 18 July 2017.
3. Web site: Kilo feat. CupcakKe - Short Bus. YouTube. 18 July 2017.
4. Web site: Zachariah - Hood Rich (feat. cupcakKe). YouTube. 18 July 2017.
5. Web site: Benzo Fly - Like A Snapback (feat. cupcakKe). YouTube. 18 July 2017.
6. Web site: M.A.N. II & CupcakKe - Man Pussy - YouTube. YouTube. 18 July 2017.
7. Web site: Random Act by Benzo Fly. Apple Inc.. 21 July 2017.
8. Web site: iTunes - Music - S.T.D by cupcakKe . iTunes Store (GB).
9. Web site: S.T.D by cupcakKe.
10. Web site: cupcakKe: S.T.D. Google Play Music. 18 July 2017.
11. Web site: cupcakKe - S.T.D . Amazon.com, Inc..
12. Web site: Best Dick Sucker - Single by cupcakKe on Apple Music. Apple Inc.. 10 October 2017.
13. Web site: CupcakKe - Best Dick Sucker (prod. by @energybrooks). . 18 July 2017.
14. Web site: CupcakKe - Opportunity (shot by Blayke Bz) . . 18 July 2017.
15. Web site: CupcakKe - Doggy Style (shot by Blayke Bz) . . 18 July 2017.
16. Web site: CupcakKe - Motherlands (shot by Blayke Bz). YouTube. 18 July 2017.
17. Web site: CupcakKe - Sweet N Low (prod. by @seemaple). YouTube. 18 July 2017.
18. Web site: CupcakKe - Interruption (prod. by Benzo Fly). YouTube. 18 July 2017.
19. Best Rap Albums of 2016 So Far. Weingarten. Christopher. June 28, 2016. Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone. English. 18 July 2017.
20. News: Meet CupcakKe, The Dazzling Rapper Who's Just As Freaky As You And Me. Tanzer. Mike. August 28, 2016. The Fader. 18 July 2017.
21. • Web site: BMI Repertoire Search. BMI. December 25, 2018. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search"..
    • Web site: ACE Repertory. ASCAP. December 25, 2018. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search"..