The Golden Age (Dizzy Wright album) explained

The Golden Age
Type:mixtape
Artist:Dizzy Wright
Cover:Dizzy Wright-The Golden Age.jpg
Recorded:2013
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Funk Volume
Producer:AF Supreme, Aktion, Hittman, JReezy, Nicolas Pugach, Rikio, Reuben Lewis, SupaHotBeats, Wyclef Jean, DJ Hoppa, Kato, 6ix, Cardo
Prev Title:The First Agreement
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:State of Mind
Next Year:2014

The Golden Age is the sixth official mixtape by American rapper Dizzy Wright. The mixtape was released on August 19, 2013, by independent record label Funk Volume for free and digital download, along with autographed hardcopies via the Funk Volume website. The mixtape featured guest appearances by Wyclef Jean, Hopsin, Joey Bada$$, Jarren Benton, SwizZz, Logic, Kid Ink and Honey Cocaine among others. Along with production from DJ Hoppa, Rikio, Kato, 6ix, and Cardo, among others. Due to its retail release, the mixtape debuted on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at number 39 becoming his highest charting project at the time.

Background

On March 11, 2013, Dizzy released the first song from his upcoming mixtape, titled "Maintain" featuring fellow rapper Joey Bada$$.[1] On March 26, 2013, it was announced that Wright would be a part of the XXL Magazine 2013 Freshman Class due to getting the "Peoples Choice" vote.[2] Three days later he would release the music video for a new song titled, "Still Movin'" which featured cameos from his Funk Volume label mates which was followed by "Killem Wit Kindness" a few days later.[3] [4] These songs were the second and third releases from his upcoming mixtape, which was shortly announced to be titled The Golden Age.[5] [6] The mixtape was revealed to have a 90s influence and sample theme. Guest appearances on the mixtape included Wyclef Jean, Hopsin, Joey Bada$$, Jarren Benton, SwizZz, Logic, Kid Ink and Honey Cocaine among others. Along with production from DJ Hoppa, Rikio, Kato, 6ix, and Cardo.[7] [8] [9] The mixtape was released for free, and for purchase on iTunes on August 19, 2013.[10] [11]

Critical reception

The Golden Age was met with critical acclaim from music critics.[12] Edwin Ortiz of HipHopDX called the mixtape "EP-worthy" and said, "Despite its setbacks, The Golden Age manages to be a solid offering from Dizzy Wright. Considering the fact that he’s released four projects in the last two years, with another expected by year's’ end in The Second Agreement, it’s admirable to see a young artist continue to build without breaking stride."

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premiere: Listen to Dizzy Wright and Joey Bada$$ Trade Bars on "Maintain". Complex.
  2. Web site: XXL Freshman Class 2013 Cover Revealed - XXL. 27 March 2013 .
  3. Web site: Dizzy Wright - "Still Movin'" | Watch Hip Hop Music Videos & New Rap Videos | HipHop DX. 29 March 2013 .
  4. Web site: Watch: Dizzy Wright "Killem Wit Kindness". Complex.
  5. Web site: Dizzy Wright 'Kicked Down The Door' For Vegas With XXL Cover. https://web.archive.org/web/20150102162651/http://www.mtv.com/news/1705020/dizzy-wright-xxl-freshmen-cover/. dead. January 2, 2015. Nadeska. Alexis. MTV News.
  6. Web site: Dizzy Wright talks SXSW, The Golden Age mixtape, and Still Movin video. www.youtube.com.
  7. Web site: His upcoming mixtape, The Golden Age — Who Is Dizzy Wright? . Complex . 2013-06-10 . 2013-09-28.
  8. Web site: Baker . Soren . Dizzy Wright "The Golden Age" Cover Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Download | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales . HipHop DX . 2013-08-19 . 2013-09-28.
  9. Web site: Dizzy Wright - The Golden Age [Mixtape] | Stream/Download |publisher=SoulCulture |date=2013-08-19 |accessdate=2013-09-28].
  10. Web site: iTunes - Music - The Golden Age by Dizzy Wright . Itunes.apple.com . 2013-08-19 . 2013-09-28.
  11. Web site: Dizzy Wright "The Golden Age" Mixtape . Complex . 2013-08-19 . 2013-09-28.
  12. Web site: Dizzy Wright Felt Good Winning The People's Choice - XXL. X. X. L.. Staff. XXL Mag. 11 March 2014 .