Legends of the Summer (EP) explained

Legends of the Summer
Type:EP
Artist:Meek Mill
Cover:Meek Mill – Legends of the Summer.png
Recorded:2018
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Legends of the Summer is the fifth extended play by American rapper Meek Mill. The EP was released on July 6, 2018, by Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records.[1] It is the follow-up to Meek Mill's third album Wins & Losses (2017), and his first project since his release from prison in April 2018.[2] It includes guest appearances from Miguel, Swizz Beatz, PnB Rock and Jeremih.[3] The production handled by Hitmaka, Jahlil Beats, Mike DZL and Prince Chrishan, among others.[4]

The EP was supported by one single: "Stay Woke" featuring Miguel.[5]

Background

On July 5, 2018, Meek Mill began teasing both the project's artwork and music.[6]

Singles

The EP's lead single "Stay Woke" was released on June 26, 2018.[5] The song was performed with Miguel at the BET Awards on June 25, 2018.[7] [8]

Reception

Legends of the Summer generally received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Mosi Reeves of Rolling Stone wrote "Over a breezy 13 minutes, Meek Mill fills his listeners with hope that, yes, it is possible to survive and thrive in a country seemingly determined to deliver rough extrajudicial justice to people of color."

Scott from The Scott & Andre Show said "I thought it was pretty bad, I didn't enjoy listening to it...it was bland, it was unremarkable", and in a slightly more positive review, Andre said "I'm just gonna say it was mediocre. I agree...it was not very remarkable at all, but I thought the saving grace for it was the production".

Commercial performance

Legends of the Summer debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200, earning 26,000 album-equivalent units, with 6,000 coming from pure album sales.[9] It serves as Meek Mill's fifth top-ten album in the United States.[9]

Track listing

Credits adapted from ASCAP.[10]

Notes

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Future, Meek Mill return with surprise new albums. USA Today. McDermott. Maeve. July 6, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180706130138/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2018/07/06/future-meek-mill-surprise-new-albums-beastmode-two-legends-summer/762350002/. July 6, 2018.
  2. Web site: Hear Meek Mill's Surprise 'Legends of the Summer' EP. Variance. Schmitt. Tyler. July 6, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180707035743/https://variancemagazine.com/sounds/9470-meek-mill-legends-of-the-summer-ep. July 7, 2018.
  3. Web site: Listen to Meek Mill's New EP Legends of the Summer. Pitchfork. Kim. Michelle. July 6, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180706081907/https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-meek-mills-new-ep-legends-of-the-summer/. July 6, 2018.
  4. Web site: Stream Meek Mill's Surprise Project "Legends Of The Summer". HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. July 5, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180706084807/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-meek-mills-surprise-project-legends-of-the-summer-new-mixtape.118210.html. July 6, 2018.
  5. Web site: "Stay Woke" [ft. Miguel] by Meek Mill Review]. Pitchfork. Pearce. Sheldon. June 26, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180707035616/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/meek-mill-stay-woke-ft-miguel/. July 7, 2018.
  6. Web site: Meek Mill Teases New 'Legends Of The Summer' EP. Vibe. abrewer. July 5, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180706065511/https://www.vibe.com/2018/07/meek-mill-legends-of-the-summer-ep-teaser/. July 6, 2018.
  7. News: Meek Mill shares Legends of the Summer EP. The Fader. Maicki. Salvatore. July 6, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180707041416/http://www.thefader.com/2018/07/06/meek-mill-legends-of-the-summer-ep. July 7, 2018.
  8. Web site: Meek Mill delivered a powerful performance of "Stay Woke" at the BET Awards. The Fader. Lawler. Opheli Garcia. June 25, 2018. July 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180707040955/http://www.thefader.com/2018/06/25/meek-mill-performance-bet-awards. July 7, 2018.
  9. Drake's 'Scorpion' Scores Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Caulfield. Keith. Billboard. July 15, 2018. July 15, 2018.
  10. Web site: ACE Repertory. ASCAP. January 17, 2019. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search"..
  11. Web site: Meek Mill Interpolates A 1999 JAY-Z Hit On "1am". Genius. Cho. Regina. July 6, 2018. February 16, 2019.
  12. Watch Meek Mill Perform New Song 'Stay Woke' With Miguel at BET Awards. Rolling Stone. Kreps. Daniel. 25 June 2018 . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180707035533/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-meek-mill-perform-new-song-stay-woke-with-miguel-at-bet-awards-666767/. 2018-07-07.

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