New Waves Explained

New Waves
Type:	studio
Artist:	Bone Thugs
Cover:	Newwavesbonethugs.jpg
Recorded:	2016–2017
Length:	46:05
Label:	eOne
Producer:	Thomas Deelder (exec.) Steve Lobel (exec.) Damizza (co-exec.) Hugo Langras (co-exec.) Avedon Clifford Golio Kyle Devin Scott Storch Dan Book Diego Ave Far East Movement Autolaser Paul Mayson Vincent Van Den Ende King Kanobby
Prev Year:	2013

New Waves is the tenth studio album by American hip hop group Bone Thugs. It was released on June 23, 2017, by Entertainment One Music.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: James . Jesse . Check Out The Tracklist For Bone Thugs 'New Waves' Album – Sways Universe . Swaysuniverse.com . June 1, 2017 . June 20, 2017.
2. Web site: Navjosh . Here's The Track List for Bone Thugs' Upcoming 'New Waves' Album . HipHop-N-More . May 30, 2017 . June 20, 2017.
3. Web site: Bone Thugs - Chart history . Billboard . 2017-07-06.
4. Web site: Bone Thugs' 'New Waves' Album Is Available for Streaming [LISTEN] |publisher=Theboombox.com |date=2015-10-05 |access-date=2017-06-23].
5. Web site: Bone Thugs Reconnect On New Single, "Coming Home" . Okayplayer.com . 2017-03-25 . 2017-07-01.
6. Web site: Bone Thugs Rep Cleveland in 'Coming Home' Video With Stephen Marley - XXL . Xxlmag.com . June 20, 2017.
7. Web site: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Coming Home Feat. Stephen Marley | Stream [New Song] |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=2017-03-26 |access-date=2017-07-01].
8. Web site: Vibe . Bone Thugs And Stephen Marley Release Their "Coming Home" Video . Vibe.com . 2017-05-08 . 2017-07-01.
9. Web site: Bone Thugs And Tank Give "If Heaven Had a Cell Phone" The Visual Treatment . The Source . June 10, 2017 . June 20, 2017.
10. Web site: Bone Thugs and Tank Want a Direct Line to the Afterlife in 'If Heaven Had a Cell Phone' Video – XXL . Xxlmag.com . June 20, 2017.
11. Web site: Findlay . Mitch . Bone Thugs Feat. Tank "If Heaven Had A Cell Phone" Video [New Video] |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=2017-06-09 |access-date=2017-07-01].
12. Web site: Bone Thugs Premieres Video For "If Heaven Had A Cellphone" Feat. Tank . Gripmagazine.com . 2017-06-10 . 2017-07-05.
13. Web site: Vibe . Bone Thugs Debut "Fantasy" Video Featuring Jesse Rankins . Vibe.com . June 16, 2017 . June 20, 2017.
14. Web site: Legend . Bone Thugs - Fantasy (feat. Jesse Rankins) . Onsmash . 2017-06-18 . 2017-07-01.
15. Web site: Bone Thugs & Uncle Murda Reflect In "Change The Story" Video . HipHopDX . 2017-07-11.
16. Web site: Vibe . Bone Thugs, Uncle Murda Debut "Change The Story" Video . Vibe.com . 2017-07-11.
17. Web site: Bone Thugs Connect With Uncle Murda for 'Change the Story' Video [WATCH] |publisher=Theboombox.com |date=2015-10-05 |access-date=2017-07-11].
18. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 3, 2017. June 30, 2017.
19. Web site: New Waves by Bone Thugs: Amazon.co.: Music. Amazon.com.
20. Web site: CD Bone Thugs – New Waves (CD):Expect More. Pay Less . Target . June 21, 2017.
21. Web site: Mitch Findlay. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Bone Thugs - New Waves [Album Stream&#93; &#124; Stream [New Mixtape&#93; |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=2017-06-16 |access-date=2017-06-23}}</ref> The album only consists of 2 out of 5 members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony ([[Krayzie Bone]] and Bizzy Bone; a duo simply known as "Bone Thugs").^[1] The album features a large selection of guest appearances, including Stephen Marley, Tank, Jesse Rankins, Kaci Brown, Jazze Pha, the other Bone members (Layzie Bone, Wish Bone and Flesh-n-Bone), Jonathan Davis from nu metal band Korn, Bun B, Uncle Murda, Yelawolf, IYAZ, Eric Bellinger and more.^[2]

    The album's lead single, "Coming Home", was released on March 24, 2017. New Waves debuted at number 181 on the US Billboard 200.^[3]

    Background

    The album features two of the five members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone) rapping with their "signature fast-rapping, singing style over an array of new sounds, including EDM and pop-tinged beats".^[4]

    In an interview with AllHipHop.com Krayzie Bone explained the meaning of the album:

    Bizzy Bone also spoke on the creation process of the album and why they decided to choose eOne as the record label for the album:

    Promotion

    Singles

    The album's lead single, "Coming Home" featuring Stephen Marley was released on March 24, 2017.^[5] The song was produced by Damizza and Dutch producers Avedon & Clifford Golio. The song's accompanying music video was released on May 8, 2017.^{[6] [7] [8]}

    The album's second single, titled "If Heaven Had a Cellphone" featuring American R&B singer Tank was released on June 9, 2017 accompanied by a music video.^{[9] [10] [11]} The track is a lyrical follow-up to the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony hit “Crossroads”.^[12]

    The album's third single, titled "Fantasy" featuring Jesse Rankins was released on June 16, 2017 accompanied by a music video.^{[13] [14]}

    Other songs

    The music video for "Change the Story" featuring Uncle Murda was released on June 10, 2017.^{[15] [16]} In regards to “Change the Story,” Bizzy said it was important for the group to acknowledge some of the rap legends who've passed on prematurely.^[17]

    Critical reception

    Aaron Mckrell of HipHopDX gave the album a score of 3.7/5 and wrote: "This ain't your daddy’s Bone. Want ominous ivory tickles and creepy basslines? Too bad; you’re getting thumping bass and soaring robo-rhythms."

    Track listing

    Notes

    • signifies a co-producer
    • signifies an additional producer
    • "Good Person", "Cocaine Love" and "Bad Dream" contains additional vocals by Kyle and Devin
    • "Fantasy" contains additional vocals by Cimo Fränkel
    • "Waves" contains additional vocals by Yahusha Kalev
    • "Ruthless" contains additional instruments by Wouter Bossen

    Release history

    Region	Date	Format(s)	Label
    Various	June 23, 2017
    		CD		^[19] ^[20]

    References

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