West 1996 Pt. 2 Explained

West1996 pt. 2
Type:Studio
Artist:Lute
Cover:File:West1996pt2.jpg
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Released:September 29, 2017
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West1996 pt. 2 is the debut studio album by American rapper Lute. It was released on September 29, 2017, by Dreamville Records and Interscope Records.[1] The album serves as the follow-up to his first solo mixtape, West1996 (2012). The album features guest appearances from fellow Dreamville duo EarthGang, Cam O'bi, Elevator Jay, GQ Slaughter, and High I'm Ry.

Background

Lute originally intended to release the project as a free mixtape in 2014, but he said that he got a call from rapper J. Cole hours before releasing it, he said, Cole asked him to hold on to it for him, that he wanted to help him get the project into the right hands.[2] Lute eventually signed to Cole's Dreamville imprint in 2015.[2] The album experienced several push backs over the years due to sample clearances and other issues.[2]

Lute spoke on the album within his Still Slummin documentary, he said:

Promotion and singles

On December 8, 2015, Lute's "Still Slummin'" appeared on Dreamville compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers II.[3] The music video for "Still Slummin'" was released on October 17, 2017.[4] On August 25, 2017, Lute released "Juggin'" as the second single, accompanied by a music video on August 28, 2017.[5] On September 21, 2017, Lute revealed the release date of the album on Instagram,[6] and released a mini documentary entitled, Lute: Still Slummin.[7]

On September 26, 2017, "Premonition" featuring EarthGang and Cam O'bi was released.[8] The music video for "Morning Shift" was uploaded on Vevo soon after the album's release.[9]

Track listing

West1996 pt. 2[10]

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berry. Peter A.. Lute Recounts the Day J. Cole Signed Him to Dreamville Records. XXL. September 27, 2017. September 26, 2017.
  2. Web site: Davis. Jequcory. A Dream Filled: Charlotte's Own, Lute's Journey with Dreamville. RESPECT.. September 29, 2017. September 29, 2017.
  3. Web site: Hernandez. Victoria. J. Cole x Dreamville "Revenge Of The Dreamers II" Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream. HipHopDX. January 28, 2016. December 10, 2015.
  4. Web site: Lute - Still Slummin'. YouTube. October 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: SHAKE. Dreamville's Lute Returns To Action With New Single, "Juggin". 2DOPEBOYZ. September 27, 2017. August 25, 2017.
  6. Web site: Lute. West1996 part 2 9/29 ... I appreciate you guys for being patient words can't even explain how I feel that we finally here. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BZTrifpARb7 . 2021-12-26 . registration. Instagram. September 27, 2017. September 21, 2017.
  7. Web site: Lute. Still Slummin the Documentary directed by @timaldengrant (Link in bio). Instagram. September 27, 2017. September 21, 2017.
  8. Web site: Post. Chantilly. J. Cole's Latest Sign, Lute, Drops "Premonition" In Anticipation Of "West 1996 Part 2". HotNewHipHop. September 27, 2017. September 26, 2017.
  9. Web site: Lute - Morning Shift. YouTube. September 29, 2017.
  10. Web site: West 1996, Pt. 2 by Lute. Apple Music. September 30, 2017.

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