Erys Explained

Erys
Type:studio
Artist:Jaden
Cover:Jaden Smith - ERYS.png
Caption:Standard edition cover; deluxe edition features Smith sitting up on the couch
Recorded:2017–2019
Length:78:02
Producer:
Prev Title:Erys Is Coming
Prev Year:2019
Next Year:2020

Erys (stylized in all caps and pronounced "Iris") is the second studio album by American rapper Jaden, released on July 5, 2019, through MSFTSMusic and Roc Nation. It is the follow-up to 2017's Syre,[1] and features collaborations with Tyler, the Creator, Trinidad James, ASAP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Lido, and Willow.[2] The lead single "Again" was released on July 2.[3]

Background

Following the release of his debut studio album Syre in 2017, Jaden announced the follow-up Erys in December of the same year.[4] In September 2018, Smith told Zane Lowe that while he likes "to do it all" and "experiment", "the people have spoken on what they like from me so I try to come really, really hard", describing Erys as a "strict, hard rap album". He went on to say that "every song, back to back, [will be] high tempo, [and have] a lot of bass like just crazy".[3]

Composition

Erys picks up where Jaden Smith left off with the conclusion of Syre the story of a boy who is obsessed with chasing the sunset and until one day it chased him, and it ends up killing him. Erys is a now resurrected part of Syre. The album revolves around Erys and portrays him as a boy whose ego has gotten the best of him. During the album he's portrayed as an ill-mannered person who some might say is the exact opposite of Syre.

Promotion

In April 2019, Smith released the three-track EP Erys Is Coming, and in June, debuted the song "Summertime in Paris" with sister Willow on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[5]

The song "On My Own" was featured in the PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5 video game Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Critical reception

Upon its release, Erys received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics.[6]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Erys debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 23,932 album-equivalent units, with 4,036 coming from pure album sales in its first week.[7]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Apple Music's metadata.[8]

Notes

Sample credits

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaden Smith Is Releasing His Long-Awaited 'Erys' Album Featuring Tyler The Creator This Week. Uproxx. Williams. Aaron. July 2, 2019. July 3, 2019.
  2. Web site: Jaden Smith Enlists Tyler, the Creator, Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, and More for New Album ERYS. Pitchfork. Strauss. Matthew. July 2, 2019. July 3, 2019.
  3. Web site: Jaden Smith Reveals Plans for New Album 'ERYS' & Shares 'Again'. Hypebeast. Montes. Patrick. July 2, 2019. July 3, 2019.
  4. Web site: Jaden Smith Announces New Album Less Than a Month After Releasing 'SYRE' Debut. December 14, 2017. Brian. Zisook. July 7, 2019. DJBooth.
  5. Web site: Watch Jaden Smith Debut "Summertime in Paris" on Ellen. Consequence of Sound. Corcoran. Nina. June 7, 2019. July 3, 2019.
  6. Web site: ERYS by Jaden Reviews . metacritic.com . Metacritic . 3 September 2019.
  7. Hip Hop Album Sales: Dreamville's "Revenge Of The Dreamers III" Nabs No. 1 Billboard 200 Spot. Hip Hop DX. July 15, 2019 . July 16, 2019.
  8. Web site: ERYS (Deluxe) by Jaden. Apple Music. July 3, 2019.
  9. Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). lt. AGATA. July 12, 2019. December 2, 2019.

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