Quarterthing Explained

Quarterthing
Type:studio
Artist:Joey Purp
Cover:Joey_Purp_-_Quarterthing.jpg
Recorded:2018
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Joey Purp LLC / Caroline Distribution[1]
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Quarterthing (stylized as QUARTERTHING) is the debut studio album by Chicago rapper Joey Purp.[2] It was released on September 7, 2018.[3] Music videos were created for "Bag Talk"[4] and "Aw Sh*t!".[5]

Critical reception

Kenan Draughorne of HipHopDX gave the album a 4.2 out of 5, calling it "an impressive step forward, instantly captivating with undeniable replay value." Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork gave the album an 8.3 out of 10, saying: "These are songs that refuse to be beholden to what came before, songs that understand and even cherish their connections to music of the past but have entirely different destinations in mind."

Consequence of Sound placed it at number 41 on the "Top 50 Albums of 2018" list.[6]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joey Purp and ZMoney are only getting better, to the benefit of Chicago. Chicago Reader. Leor. Galil. September 13, 2018. October 11, 2018.
  2. Joey Purp Partners With Caroline for 'QUARTERTHING' Debut Album Release. Billboard. Starr. Bowenbank. September 6, 2018. February 10, 2020.
  3. Web site: RZA, GZA and More to Appear on Joey Purp's 'Quarterthing' Album. XXL. C. Vernon. Coleman. September 1, 2018. October 11, 2018.
  4. Web site: Joey Purp "Bag Talk" Video: Classic Cars and Fire Bars. XXL. Tosten. Burks. August 20, 2018. October 11, 2018.
  5. Web site: Watch Joey Purp's new video for "Aw Sh*t!". The Fader. Salvatore. Maicki. December 12, 2018. February 10, 2020.
  6. Web site: Top 50 Albums of 2018. Consequence of Sound. December 4, 2018. February 10, 2020.

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