Drip Season 3 Explained

Drip Season 3
Type:mixtape
Artist:Gunna
Cover:DripSeason3.jpg
Recorded:September 2017–January 2018
Length:52:05
Label:YSL
Prev Title:Drip or Drown
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Drip Harder
Next Year:2018

Drip Season 3 is the fourth mixtape from American rapper Gunna. It was released on February 2, 2018, by his record label, YSL Records.[1] The album features guest appearances from Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Lil Durk, Nav, Metro Boomin, and Lil Yachty.[2] It also features production by Nav, Metro Boomin, Wheezy, Turbo, Kacey Khaliel, Richie Souf and London on da Track, among others.[2] [3] This tape serves as the third installment of his Drip Season series.[4] The deluxe edition was released simultaneously with the regular version, with three extra tracks, featuring guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, fellow labelmates Young Jordan and Young Thug, and Lil Baby.[5] The mixtape was supported by one single: "Almighty" featuring Hoodrich Pablo Juan.

A sequel was released on January 7, 2022.

Background

Gunna explained the background of the mixtape, by stating;[6]

On November 30, 2017, the EP Drip or Drown was released as a prelude to the mixtape.[7]

Singles

On January 17, 2018, the mixtape's lead single "Almighty" featuring Hoodrich Pablo Juan was released.[6] The Nasser Boulaich-directed music video was released on January 26, 2018.[8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from BMI.[9]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)Position
US Billboard 200[10] 124
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 71

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drip Season 3 by Gunna on Apple Music. Apple Music. April 6, 2018.
  2. Web site: Listen to Gunna's Drip Season 3 project. The Fader. Renshaw. David. February 2, 2018. April 6, 2018.
  3. Web site: Stream Gunna's "Drip Season 3" Project. HotNewHipHop. Goddard. Kevin. February 2, 2018. April 6, 2018.
  4. Web site: Gunna Returns With "Drip Season 3" Mixtape. HipHopDX. Ramos. Richard. February 2, 2018. April 6, 2018.
  5. Web site: Drip Season 3 (Deluxe) by Gunna. 2 February 2018.
  6. Web site: Gunna Brags About His Crew's Success on 'Almighty' Featuring Hoodrich Pablo Juan: Premiere. Billboard. Lamarre. Carl. January 17, 2018. April 6, 2018.
  7. Web site: Buzzing Atlanta Rapper Gunna Talks 'Drip Season 3,' Working With Young Thug & Meeting Wyclef Jean. Billboard. Hussein. Wandera. February 14, 2018. April 6, 2018.
  8. Web site: Gunna and Young Thug Chill in the Strip Club in New "Almighty" Video Featuring Hoodrich Pablo Juan. XXL. Berry. Peter A.. January 31, 2018. April 6, 2018.
  9. Web site: BMI Repertoire Search. BMI. April 25, 2018.
  10. Web site: Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 5, 2018.
  11. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. June 22, 2020.