Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 1 Explained

Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 1
Type:studio
Artist:Dom Kennedy
Cover:Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 1.jpg
Border:yes
Released:December 23, 2016
Recorded:2014–15
Length:54:31
Label:The Other Peoples Money Company
Prev Title:By Dom Kennedy
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 2
Next Year:2018

Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 1 is the fourth studio album by Los Angeles rapper Dom Kennedy, released December 23, 2016 via his label, The Other People's Money Company. It is the first release of a planned two-piece project. The album features guest appearances from Ricky Hil, Niko G4, Troy Noka, Glasses Malone and P-Lo, while its production was handled by Aaron Reid, J.LBS, Polyester, Jake One, Cardo, Mike Free, and Drewbyrd.

The album received negative reviews and is considered one of Kennedy's weaker efforts.[1] Despite the negative response, its companion album, Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 2, is scheduled for release in 2018.[2]

Critical reception

Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 1 has received negative reviews from music critics and was overlooked by mainstream media publications. Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX wrote, "Still stumbling over himself trying to find inspiration and failing to reclaim his magic, Los Angeles Is Not For Sale extends Dom Kennedy’s artistic downward spiral for another year".[3] In a review from TheFreshCommittee, Kennedy's lackluster rhymes and offbeat ramblings were criticized.[4]

Commercial performance

Unlike its predecessor, the album failed to chart in the Billboard 200 and accurate sales information are unavailable.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mahadevan . Tara . Dom Kennedy Hasn’t Lost A Step, But Did He Miss His Chance? . DJBooth . 2018-02-03.
  2. Web site: Billboard . Dom Kennedy Talks 'Los Angeles Is Not For Sale' Album . Billboard . 2017-01-09 . 2018-02-03.
  3. Web site: Fairfax . Jesse . Dom Kennedy Los Angeles Is Not For Sale Vol. 1 Album Review . HipHopDX . 2017-01-02 . 2018-02-03.
  4. Web site: Album Review: Dom Kennedy – Los Angeles Is Not For Sale Vol. 1 . Thefreshcommittee.com . 2018-02-03.