Lil Me Explained
| Lil Me |
| Type: | Mixtape |
| Artist: | Wiki |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | December 7, 2015 |
| Recorded: | 2013–15 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Length: | 120:35 |
| Label: | Letter Racer |
| Prev Title: | 1993 |
| Prev Year: | 2011 |
| Next Title: | What Happened to Fire? |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
Lil Me is the debut mixtape by American rapper Wiki.[1] [2] It was released on December 7, 2015, by Letter Racer Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from his Ratking cohorts Hak and Sporting Life, as well as Skepta, Antwon, Micachu, and Nasty Nigel, among others. The mixtape is supported by three singles, "Livin' with My Moms", "Patience", and "3 Stories".
Background
Wiki considers Lil Me to be his first "official solo project".[3]
Release and promotion
On November 30, 2015, the lead single "Livin' with My Moms" was released along with a supporting music video.[4] [5] On January 8, 2016, the deluxe edition of Lil Me was released digitally. It included the mixtape as well as lyrics, a digital booklet, a music video for the track "Crib Tax", and a bonus track "Hate is Earned" produced by Black Milk. On February 9, 2016, a music video for "Patience" was released. On March 18, 2016 a remix for the track "God Bless Me" featuring an additional verse from Antwon was released. On June 8, 2016, a music video for "3 Stories" was released.
Track listing
- Notes
- "Crib Tax" contains uncredited vocals from Shawn Powers.
- "Sonatine" contains uncredited vocals from Nick Hakim.
Personnel
- Andrew Kass - artwork
- Antwon - featured artist, vocals
- Benamin - mixing, arrangements, congas
- Black Mack - producer
- Black Milk - producer
- Black Noi$e - producer
- Daddy Kev - mastering
- Dev Hynes - bass guitar
- DJ Lucas - producer
- Hak - featured artist, vocals
- Harry Fraud - producer, mixing, recording engineer
- Isaac Sleator - synthesizer
- Isaiah Barr - producer, piano, saxophone
- Jadasea - featured artist, vocals
- Jesse James Solomon - featured artist, vocals
- Kaytranada - producer
- King Krule - guitar
- Lee Bannon - producer
- Madlib - producer
- Matt Lubanksy - executive producer
- Micachu - featured artist, vocals, producer
- Nasty Nigel - featured artist, vocals
- Nick Hakim - background vocals
- Shawn Powers - background vocals
- Skepta - featured artist, vocals
- SKYWLKR - producer
- Sporting Life - executive producer, featured artist, vocals, producer
- Wiki - primary artist, vocals
- Yung Gutted - producer
Notes and References
- Web site: Caramanica . Jon . Zhu, Chris Young and Wiki Release New Albums . . January 7, 2016 . July 12, 2016.
- Web site: Jenkins . Craig . Stream Ratking Rapper Wiki's Blistering New Solo Mixtape 'Lil Me' . . December 7, 2015 . July 12, 2016.
- Web site: Hip-Hop Heads Will Love Wiki' (RATKING) Solo Project 'Lil Me' . . December 7, 2015 . July 12, 2016.
- Web site: Ratking's Wiki Announces Solo Album Lil Me, Shares "Livin' With My Moms" Video . . November 30, 2015 . July 12, 2016.
- Web site: Adams . Gregory . Wiki 'Lil Me' (mixtape) . . December 7, 2015 . July 12, 2016.
