Virgo World Explained

Virgo World
Artist:Lil Tecca
Type:studio
Cover:Lil Tecca - Virgo World cover art.jpeg
Released:September 18, 2020
Length:45:41
Label:
Producer:
  • Ambezza
  • BeatsByTrav
  • Blake Slatkin
  • Blk
  • BRackz
  • C4Bombs
  • Cassell Beats
  • Census
  • Chek Beatz
  • Cxdy
  • DeeMarc
  • DJ Scheme
  • Evertime
  • FrankieOnTheGuitar
  • Jayron
  • Kid Culture
  • Leon Thomas
  • Menoh Beats
  • Mike Hector
  • MJ Nichols
  • Nick Mira
  • Nurі
  • OnlyKND
  • ProdByXavi
  • Repko
  • Rex Kudo
  • Rio Leyva
  • Rowan
  • Saint Luca
  • Sam Wish
  • Sean Turk
  • Sevn Thomas
  • Skrillex
  • Spaceman
  • Taz Taylor
  • Tommy Brown
  • TheSkyBeats
  • Tobi Aitch
  • TxbiTheTeenvger
  • Z3N
Prev Title:We Love You Tecca
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:We Love You Tecca 2
Next Year:2021

Virgo World is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Tecca. It was released through Galactic and Republic Records on September 18, 2020. The album features guest appearances from Polo G, Lil Durk, Nav, Skrillex, DJ Scheme, Lil Uzi Vert, Guwop Reign, and Tecca's record label Internet Money. It follows his debut mixtape and project, We Love You Tecca, which was released in 2019.[1] The album title comes from Tecca's astrological sign, Virgo, as he was born on August 26, 2002.

The album debuted at number ten on the US Billboard 200 with 35,000 sales in its first week, and debuted at number six on the Canadian Albums Chart. It received generally positive reviews.

Background

The album's title comes from Lil Tecca's astrological sign, Virgo, being born on August 26, 2002. It is believed that Virgos are logical and persistent, but sometimes feel shy and overly critical. Virgos are born any time from August 23 to September 22.[2] The rapper had been teasing it for over a year prior to its release, posting snippets of a few songs. On September 4, 2020, it was speculated that it would be released soon.

Singles

The album's lead single, "Out of Love", featuring Lil Tecca's record label Internet Money, was released on April 17, 2020.[3] The second single, "Royal Rumble", was released on his 18th birthday, August 26, 2020.[4] The third and final pre-release single, "Our Time", was released on September 11, 2020, and introduced as the intro to the album.[5] "Dolly", a collaboration with fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, was released along with the album as its fourth and final single, on September 18, 2020.

Commercial performance

Virgo World debuted at number ten on the US Billboard 200 with 35,000 sales in its first week, falling behind his debut mixtape and project, We Love You Tecca, which debuted at number four in the previous year.[6] It debuted at number six on the Canadian Albums Chart. It also charted in Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

Critical reception

Writing for Def Pen, Ryan Shepard offered a positive review, going on to opine that "he has shown and proved that he is looking to stay in this industry".[7] On a mixed review of the album, Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork expressed his confusion with the clear meaning of the lyrics and that "a pocketful of catchy melodies and bubbly rhythms don't make up for a lack of anything interesting to say."[8] Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop gave a neutral review, explaining that "while his move to island-based production adds to some much-needed substance of Lil Tecca, it fails to come across as an authentic."[9]

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Personnel

Performers

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Listen to Lil Tecca's Debut Studio Album 'Virgo World'. Hypebeast. Johnson. Patrick. September 18, 2020. September 18, 2020.
  2. Web site: Virgo Horoscope: Virgo Zodiac Sign Dates Compatibility, Traits and Characteristics. September 18, 2020.
  3. Web site: Lil Tecca releases new song with Internet Money: Listen to 'Out of Love'. GrungeCake. Morales. Frank. April 17, 2020. September 18, 2020.
  4. Web site: Lil Tecca Drops "Royal Rumble" Single On His Birthday. HotNewHipHop. Marie. Erika. August 26, 2020. September 18, 2020.
  5. Web site: Lil Tecca Delivers Dancehall-Inspired "Our Time". HotNewHipHop. Marie. Erika. August 26, 2020. September 18, 2020.
  6. Web site: Lil Tecca - Billboard. Billboard. October 2, 2020.
  7. Web site: Album Stream: Lil' Tecca - Virgo World. Def Pen. Shepard. Ryan. September 18, 2020. September 18, 2020.
  8. Web site: Lil Tecca: Virgo World - Review. Pitchfork. Pierre. Alphonse. September 24, 2020. September 24, 2020.
  9. Web site: Lil Tecca "Virgo World" Review. HotNewHipHop. Zidel. Alex. September 25, 2020. September 25, 2020.
  10. The ARIA Report. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 28 September 2020. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1595. 6. September 28, 2020.