These Things Happen Too Explained

These Things Happen Too
Type:	studio
Artist:	G-Eazy
Cover:	These Things Happen Too.jpeg
Released:	September 24, 2021
Length:	64:16
Producer:	Adriano Ambezza Ben10K Bill Lupton Blueysport Cardiak Christoph Andersson Cole M.G.N. Damn James Dakari Felix Leone George King G-Eazy Hit-Boy Hitmaka ISM Jake Torrey Mike Crook Nick Brongers Nick Sarazen Nik Dean Nonstop da Hitman OG Parker Paul Cabbin Post No Bills Reske Romano Ryan Ogren Saint Mino Scorp Dezel Ty Dolla Sign UVKillinEm William van Zandt
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Next Year:	2024

These Things Happen Too is the sixth studio album by American rapper G-Eazy. It was released on September 24, 2021 through RCA Records. The album serves as the sequel to his third studio album, These Things Happen (2014). The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Hit-Boy, Cardiak, OG Parker, Dakari, Tay Keith and Hitmaka. The album also features guest appearances from YG, Lil Wayne, E-40, DaBoii, Demi Lovato, Ty Dolla Sign, EST Gee, Chris Brown, Jack Harlow, Tyga and Tory Lanez.^[1]

Background

About the album, G-Eazy said that "you live and you learn" about relationships within the project.^[2] It is a sequel to his 2014 debut album These Things Happen.^[3]

Release and promotion

On September 8, 2021, G-Eazy revealed the album's release date and released a song and teaser video, both titled "The Announcement", as part of its promotion.^[4] Exactly two weeks later, on September 22, 2021, he revealed the tracklist and producer credits.^[5] Two singles preceded the release of the album. The lead single, "Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2)", featuring American singer Kossisko, was released on August 18, 2021.^[6] The second single, "Breakdown", featuring American singer Demi Lovato, was released on September 17, 2021.^[7]

Reception

Tim Hoffman of Riff Magazine said that "While These Things Happen Too delivers plenty of songs that perpetuate the 'player' criticisms lobbed at G-Eazy [...] there’s plenty of substance to be found as well."^[8]

Commercial performance

These Things Happen Too debuted at number 19 on the US Billboard 200 with 19,400 album equivalent units in its first week.^[9]

Charts

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Peak position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)^[10]	34

Notes and References

1. Web site: Listen to G-Eazy's New Album 'These Things Happen Too' f/ Lil Wayne, YG, E-40, and More. Complex. Rose. Jordan. September 24, 2021. September 24, 2021.
2. Web site: G-Eazy Opens Up About Past Relationships: 'You Live and You Learn'. People. September 24, 2021. September 24, 2021.
3. Web site: Jones . Marcus . G-Eazy on being 'self-aware' and 'maturing' on sequel album 'These Things Happen Too' . 2022-09-05 . EW.com . en.
4. G-Eazy Teases New Album 'These Things Happen Too' with 'The Announcement' Video. Billboard. Aderoju. Darlene. September 8, 2021. September 24, 2021.
5. Web site: G-Eazy Recruits Lil Wayne, YG, E-40 + More For 'These Things Happen Too' Album. HipHopDX. Walker. Joe. September 23, 2021. September 24, 2021.
6. Web site: G-Eazy & Kossisko Team Up On "Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2)". HotNewHipHop. Aron A.. August 18, 2021. September 24, 2021.
7. Web site: G-Eazy & Demi Lovato Address Their Controversies On "Breakdown". HotNewHipHop. Marie. Erika. September 17, 2021. September 24, 2021.
8. Web site: Hoffman . Tim . 2021-09-24 . ALBUM REVIEW: G-Eazy faces his image on 'These Things Happen Too' . 2022-09-05 . RIFF Magazine . en-US.
9. Web site: On Album Chart, Drake Fends off Youngboy Never Broke Again in a Photo Finish. 5 October 2021.
10. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 4, 2021. October 2, 2021.