Glockoma 2 Explained

Glockoma 2
Type:studio
Artist:Key Glock
Cover:Key Glock - Glockoma 2.jpg
Genre:
Length:40:29
Label:Paper Route Empire
Producer:
  • Aim on My Neck
  • Bandplay
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Blondobeats
  • DY
  • JohnnyTurnItUp
  • King Ceeo
  • Mannie IL
  • Norman A. Harris
  • Teddy Walton
  • Nemo
Prev Title:PRE5L
Prev Year:2022

Glockoma 2 is the third studio album by American rapper Key Glock. It was released on February 24, 2023, through Paper Route Empire. The album peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard 200.

Background and promotion

The album serves as the sequel to Key Glock's 2018 mixtape Glockoma. According to producer Bandplay, most of the album was recorded during the European leg of Key Glock's summer 2022 tour.[1]

On December 7, 2022, Key Glock announced a supporting tour for the album, which included dates from March 5 to April 28, 2023.[2] Three days prior to the album's release, Key Glock revealed the album's track listing on social media.[3] The album cover took inspiration from When the Pawn... by Fiona Apple.[4]

On June 23, 2023, Key Glock released the deluxe version of the album, featuring 8 additional songs.[5]

Singles

The album's lead single, "From Nothing", was released on August 17, 2022.[6] The album's second single, "Work", was released on February 17, 2023.[7] The album's third single, "Dirt", was released on February 22, 2023.[8] The lead single for the deluxe version of the album, "Presidential Rolex", was released on June 19, 2023.[9]

Critical reception

Reviewing for AllMusic, Paul Simpson wrote, "Most of the subject matter on Glockoma 2 is nothing new for the rapper -- the lyrics are generally focused on hustling hard to make as much money as possible, with detailed verses about sex, gun violence, and drugs. However, he maintains a skillful, seemingly effortless rhyming style, and some of the production is highly inventive" Eric Diep of HipHopDX wrote, "While Glock's sequel tape doesn't quite capture the spontaneous energy of his breakout predecessors, there's plenty of flex raps, pimp energy and Memphis rap signatures to get Huey's and Gus's jumping."

Notes and References

  1. A Night With Key Glock, Rap's Reclusive Star. Billboard. Saponara. Michael. March 1, 2023. March 18, 2023.
  2. Web site: Key Glock reveals 2023 tour dates. The Fader. Darville. Jordan. December 7, 2022. March 18, 2023.
  3. Web site: Key Glock Unveiled The Tracklist For His 'Glockoma 2' Project. Uproxx. Williams. Aaron. February 21, 2023. March 18, 2023.
  4. Web site: Key Glock 'Glockoma 2'. Genius. Williams. Aaron. February 21, 2023. February 21, 2023.
  5. Web site: Fisher . Caroline . June 24, 2023 . Key Glock Unveils Eight New Tracks On "Glockoma 2 (Deluxe)" . 2023-06-28 . . en.
  6. Web site: Watch Key Glock's Video for New Track "From Nothing". Complex. Espinoza. Joshua. August 17, 2022. March 18, 2023.
  7. Web site: Key Glock Is Here To 'Work' On His New Laser-Focused Single Off Of His Forthcoming Album 'Glockoma 2'. Uproxx. Pointer. Flisadam. February 17, 2023. March 18, 2023.
  8. Web site: Key Glock drops off new "Dirt" single. Revolt. Cho. Regina. February 22, 2023. March 18, 2023.
  9. Web site: Grant . Shawn . 2023-06-21 . Key Glock Delivers "Presidential Rolex" Video Ahead of 'Glockoma 2' Deluxe Edition . 2023-06-28 . . en-US.
  10. billboardcharts. 1632762147489947648. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/3).... March 6, 2023. March 7, 2023.