Naujour Explained

Naujour
Type:	studio
Artist:	Toosii
Cover:	Toosii - Naujour.png
Length:	53:03
Label:	South Coast Capitol
Producer:	2one2 ADELSO A-Dre Al Shux Antar APGoKrazy Ascension Bossman Chambers Diego Ave Dson Beats Fasbeats GeoVocals Harry Bhatia Hitmaka JLH The LoopHoles Lowrenz Off & Out ProdByDawson ProdByDraka Prod. Sammy Quincy Riley S. Dot Tariq Beats Tatiana Manaois Turbo Yici Yozo Yung Talent ZS Beats
Prev Title:	Boys Don't Cry
Prev Year:	2022
Next Title:	Jaded
Next Year:	2024

Naujour is the second studio album by American rapper and singer Toosii. It was released through South Coast and Capitol on June 2, 2023. The album contains guest appearances from Khalid, Wallo267, 21 Savage, and Future. Production was handled by Adelso, Al Shux, Bossman, Hitmaka, and Turbo, alongside a handful of others. The release of the album was preceded by two singles: "Love Is...", and the top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit, "Favorite Song". It serves as the follow-up to Toosii's previous EP, Boys Don't Cry (2022).^[1]

Background and promotion

Toosii began to promote the release of the album in 2022 through social media as his fans demanded new music. On May 5, 2023, Toosii officially announced the release of the album.^[2] He announce the official tracklist on May 15, 2023.^[3]

Singles

The lead single of the album, "Love Is...", was released on July 15, 2022.^[4] The second single, "Favorite Song" was released as a Valentine's Day special on February 17, 2023.^[3]

Critical reception

Naujour received mediocre reviews from cities. Timothy Monger from AllMusic noted that the album follows a pattern of "confessional, inward-looking songs with a strong melodic component" and that "the album doubles down on introspective material with songs that run the gamut from mellow romantic balladry."

Charts

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Peak position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)^[5]	88
US Billboard 200^[6]	19
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[7]	6

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"

Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[8]	75

Notes and References

1. Web site: Toosii Shares Intimate And Revealing Debut Album 'NAUJOUR'. uDiscoverMusic. Schube. Will. June 4, 2023. October 15, 2023.
2. Web site: TOOSII ANNOUNCES U.S. HEADLINE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM, NAUJOUR, SET FOR JUNE 2 RELEASE . Live Nation Entertainment. May 10, 2023. October 15, 2023.
3. Werthman . Kyle Denis,Carl Lamarre,Jason Lipshutz,Andrew Unterberger,Heran . Mamo . Kyle . Denis . Carl . Lipshutz . Jason . Unterberger . Andrew . Werthman . Christine . 2023-05-31 . How Did Toosii's 'Favorite Song' Become One of the Biggest Rap Breakout Hits of the Year?. 2023-10-15 . . en-US.
4. Web site: Toosii returns with new video for "Love Is...". Revolt. Powell. Jon. July 15, 2022. October 15, 2023.
5. Billboard Canadian Albums . June 13, 2023. Billboard.
6. billboardcharts. 1668298598155538432. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200.... June 12, 2023. June 13, 2023.
7. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of June 17, 2023 . Billboard . October 1, 2023.
8. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.