She Already Decided Explained

She Already Decided
Type:mixtape
Artist:Smino
Cover:SminoSheAlreadyDecided.jpg
Released:April 20, 2020
Length:37:54
Producer:
  • Caleb James
  • Chef Tate
  • Delfino Mack
  • Groove
  • Jay Card
  • JeffOnTheBoards
  • Kal Banx
  • Nice Rec
  • Phoelix
  • Smino
  • Solomon Fox
  • VZN
Prev Title:Noir
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Luv 4 Rent
Next Year:2022

She Already Decided is the second mixtape by American rapper Smino. It was released on April 20, 2020. The mixtape includes guest appearances from Sevyn Streeter, T-Pain, Bari, JayBaby TheGreaty, and Rizz Capolatti. Production on the mixtape came from Groove, Kal Banx, VZN, and Phoelix among others.[1] [2]

Background

Smino announced the mixtape on his website by posting the link on social media.[3] The mixtape was put together while self-isolating, with some of the songs being recorded in 2020.[4] The website included a statement from Smino, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States,[5] saying:

The mixtape was also intended to serve as a teaser, prior to the release of his third studio album.[6] In an interview with Wonderland, Smino spoke on his dedication to a life of creativity and success saying, "it makes it harder to have some shit to relate to, or have shit other people relate to, because you're just not there anymore. That's why I try and stay real."[7] Smino explained the title of the mixtape on the song "Already":

Critical reception

In a positive review, HipHopDX said "While a sudden release from a rising artist isn’t enough to cure the pandemic blues, Smino is doing his best to help. The St. Louis rapper and singer dropped his new mixtape." They rated the mixtape a score of 3.9 out of 5, noting that Smino gets experimental, regularly shifts his flow and even increases the pitch of his voice at times, with quality technical performances on the mixtape.[8] The Chicago Reader wrote about the mixtape's format saying "the Saint Louis native provided a sly history lesson for young listeners who’ve only ever referred to full-lengths as “projects.” A decade ago, hip-hop mixtapes provided a way for rappers to skirt record-deal obligations, providing them an unregulated outlet where they could remake the hot tracks of the moment and flex their creative muscles." The review continues to say Smino "approaches each track with understated cool and his unmistakable smoothness, infusing joy into every well-rounded syllable and slip-sliding verse. Smino knows that a great mixtape has to be fun, and She Already Decided gives us a way to make our own cheer while we’re stuck indoors."[9]

Track listing

Sample credits

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Listen to Smino's new surprise mixtape, She Already Decided. The Fader. April 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: SMINO RELEASES 'SHE ALREADY DECIDED' MIXTAPE. RapFavorites. April 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: Minsker. Evan. Smino Releases Surprise New Mixtape She Already Decided: Listen. Pitchfork. 21 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Smino Drops A Surprise Mixtape He Made In Quarantine, 'She Already Decided'. Uproxx. April 21, 2020.
  5. Web site: Smino Drops New 'She Already Decided' Mixtape. DefPen. April 21, 2020.
  6. Web site: Smino Just Surprise Dropped a New Mixtape & Twitter Is All Over It. HighsNobiety. April 21, 2020.
  7. Web site: William Cowen. Trace. Smino Surprises Fans With New Project 'She Already Decided'. Complex. 21 April 2020.
  8. Web site: Kenny . Brody . REVIEW: SMINO'S 'SHE ALREADY DECIDED' MIXTAPE IS FUN & THOUGHTFUL . HipHopDX.
  9. Web site: Galil . Leor . Saint Louis rapper-singer Smino re-creates the fun of classic hip-hop mixtapes on She Already Decided "Mixtape" . Chicago Reader.
  10. Web site: Stream Smino's New Mixtape She Already Decided. StereoGum. April 21, 2020.
  11. Web site: SMINO DROPS SURPRISE MIXTAPE, 'SHE ALREADY DECIDED'. 2DopeBoyz. April 21, 2020.