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| name = Ardipithecus |
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| type = studio |
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| artist = [[Willow Smith|Willow]] |
| artist = [[Willow Smith|Willow]] |
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| cover = Willow Smith - Ardipithecus.jpg |
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| released = {{Start date|2015|12|11}} |
| released = {{Start date|2015|12|11}} |
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| label = {{hlist|[[Roc Nation]]|[[Interscope Records|Interscope]]}} |
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| single1 = Why Don't You Cry |
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| single1date = September 18, 2015 |
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| single2 = [[Wait a Minute!]] |
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'''''Ardipithecus''''' (stylized |
'''''Ardipithecus''''' (stylized in [[all caps]]) is the debut studio album by American singer [[Willow Smith|Willow]]. It was released on December 11, 2015 through [[Roc Nation]] and [[Interscope Records]]. Smith is credited as sole songwriter on 11 tracks, and sole producer on 10 of them. The album also features contributions from Smith's brother Trey Smith, under the moniker AcE, and frequent collaborator Jabs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/willow-smith/90285 | title=Willow Smith surprise-releases debut album 'Ardipithecus' | publisher=[[NME]] | date=December 11, 2015 | accessdate=December 19, 2015 | author=Britton, Luke Morgan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vibe.com/2015/12/willow-smith-ardipithecus-release/ | title=Willow Smith Released Her Surprise Debut Album 'Ardipithecus' | work=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] | date=December 13, 2015 | accessdate=December 19, 2015 | author=Golding, Shenequa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.36619/title.willow-smith-ardipithecus-album-stream-release-date-cover-art-tracklist | title=Willow Smith "Ardipithecus" Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist | website=[[HipHopDX]] | date=December 11, 2015 | accessdate=December 19, 2015 | author=Hernandez, Victoria}}</ref> The track "F Q-C #7" was released on May 7, 2015, with an accompanying music video.<ref name="F Q-C #7">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/f-q-c-7-single/id992263285 |title=F Q-C # 7 - Single by Willow |website=Itunes.apple.com |date=2015-05-07 |accessdate=2015-12-08}}</ref> A video to the track "Why Don't You Cry" was also released on September 17.<ref name="Why Don't You Cry premiere">{{cite web |url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/world-premiere-watch-willow-smiths-new-video-why-dont-you-cry |title=world premiere: watch willow smith's new video 'why don't you cry' |website=i-d.vice.com/ |date=2015-09-17 |accessdate=2015-12-11 |archive-date=2015-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222093956/https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/world-premiere-watch-willow-smiths-new-video-why-dont-you-cry |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The album takes its name from the genus of an extinct [[hominine]] [[Ardipithecus|of the same name]]. |
The album takes its name from the genus of an extinct [[hominine]] [[Ardipithecus|of the same name]]. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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In an e-mail interview with Fader, |
In an e-mail interview with Fader, Smith explained the name choice: |
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{{blockquote|[[Ardipithecus#Ardipithecus ramidus|Ardipithecus Ramidus]] ([[sic]]) is the scientific name of the first hominid bones found on earth. I wanted to name my musical compilation after it because, while I was making these songs I was in such a transitional state. Digging deep in the soil of my heart and finding bits and pieces of my ancient self that tell stories, which end up being the lyrics to the songs. ''Ardipithecus'' is my first album in my entire career and it makes me feel so blessed to be able to share my evolution with the LightEaters as I continue excavating my inner worlds…<ref name="fader-1">{{cite web | url=https://www.thefader.com/2015/12/11/willow-smith-releases-surprise-debut-album-iardipithecusi | title=Willow Smith Releases Surprise Debut Album Ardipithecus | work=[[The Fader]] | accessdate=December 19, 2015 | author=Myers, Owen}}</ref>}} |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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{{Album ratings |
{{Album ratings |
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|MC=51/100<ref name = "Metacritic">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/ardipithecus/willow-smith|title=Ardipithecus - Willow Smith|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=January 30, 2016}}</ref> |
|MC=51/100<ref name = "Metacritic">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/ardipithecus/willow-smith|title=Ardipithecus - Willow Smith|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=January 30, 2016}}</ref> |
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|rev1 = ''[[Consequence |
|rev1 = ''[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]'' |
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|rev1score = D+<ref name="cos-review">{{cite web | url= |
|rev1score = D+<ref name="cos-review">{{cite web | url=https://consequence.net/2015/12/album-review-willow-ardipithecus/ | title=Willow – Ardipithecus | website=[[Consequence of Sound]] | date=December 17, 2015 | accessdate=December 19, 2015 | author=Kivel, Adam}}</ref> |
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|rev2 = ''[[Now (newspaper)|Now]]'' |
|rev2 = ''[[Now (newspaper)|Now]]'' |
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|rev2score = {{rating|2|5|full=Noto Color- N.svg|empty=Blue square N.PNG|rating=N}}<ref name="now-mag">{{cite web|last=Ritchie|first=Kevin|date=January 6, 2016|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/album-reviews/willow-smith/|title=Willow Smith|work=[[Now (newspaper)|Now]]|accessdate=January 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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|rev3 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' |
|rev3 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' |
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|rev3score = 5.8/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Cook|first=Cameron|date=January 7, 2016|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21370-ardipithecus/|title=Willow: Ardipithecus|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|accessdate=January 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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|rev4 = ''[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]'' |
|rev4 = ''[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]'' |
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|rev4score = {{rating|2.5|5|full=TMT full.svg|half=TMT half.svg|empty=TMT empty.svg|rating=mark}}<ref name="tmt-review1">Falisi, Frank. [http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/willow-ardipithecus "Willow - Ardipithecus"]. ''[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]''. Retrieved January 14, 2016.</ref> |
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The album received |
The album received mixed reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 51, which indicates "mixed or average reviews", based on 5 reviews. Among these reviews, none were positive.<ref name = "Metacritic"/> ''[[Consequence of Sound]]'' critic Adam Kivel described the album as "impenetrable, even distancing." Kivel further wrote: "The album is a headscratcher, one that shows plenty of promise but also a personality abstruse to the point of mystification."<ref name="cos-review"/> Criticizing the album's musical simplicity and lyrics, ''[[The New York Times]]''{{'}} Ben Ratliff called the album as "essentially a [[Bandcamp]] record released by Roc Nation."<ref name="nytimes-review">{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/17/arts/music/review-willow-smiths-ardipithecus-teen-speak-on-astral-planes.html?_r=0 | title=Review: Willow Smith's 'Ardipithecus,' Teen-Speak on Astral Planes | work=[[The New York Times]] | date=December 16, 2015 | accessdate=December 19, 2015 | author=Ratliff, Ben}}</ref> |
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''[[Now (newspaper)|Now]]'' critic Kevin Ritchie regarded that ''Ardipithecus''{{'}} "undercooked production" as "a serious limitation." Ritchie further stated that the record "could've been distinctive but instead lacks depth or the transporting quality of her imaginative lyrics."<ref name="now-mag"/> Frank Farisi of ''[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]'' thought: "So much of listening to ''Ardipithecus'' feels immeasurable by good or bad." and concluded that the album "fails as a [[Pop music|pop]] record, because it's barely aware that it's a part of that conversation."<ref name="tmt-review1"/> |
''[[Now (newspaper)|Now]]'' critic Kevin Ritchie regarded that ''Ardipithecus''{{'}} "undercooked production" as "a serious limitation." Ritchie further stated that the record "could've been distinctive but instead lacks depth or the transporting quality of her imaginative lyrics."<ref name="now-mag"/> Frank Farisi of ''[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]'' thought: "So much of listening to ''Ardipithecus'' feels immeasurable by good or bad." and concluded that the album "fails as a [[Pop music|pop]] record, because it's barely aware that it's a part of that conversation."<ref name="tmt-review1"/> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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Credits adapted from [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Willow - ARDIPITHECUS |url=https://tidal.com/browse/album/54892816 |accessdate=June 23, 2019}}</ref> |
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{{Track listing |
{{Track listing |
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| extra_column = Producer(s) |
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| title1 = Organization & Classification |
| title1 = Organization & Classification |
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| length1 = 5:14 |
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| title13 = [[Wait a Minute!]] |
| title13 = [[Wait a Minute!]] |
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| writer13 = {{hlist|Smith|James Chul Rim}} |
| writer13 = {{hlist|Smith|James Chul Rim}} |
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| length13 = 3:16 |
| length13 = 3:16 |
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| title14 = Waves of Nature |
| title14 = Waves of Nature |
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| length15 = 3:48 |
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! scope="row"| US [[Top Heatseekers#Heatseekers Albums chart|Heatseekers Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite |
! scope="row"| US [[Top Heatseekers#Heatseekers Albums chart|Heatseekers Albums]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2016-01-02 | title=Billboard Heatseeker albums | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=February 5, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [http://rocnation.com/willow-smith/ Willow Smith] on [[Roc Nation]] |
* [http://rocnation.com/willow-smith/ Willow Smith] on [[Roc Nation]] |
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[[Category:2015 debut albums]] |
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[[Category:Willow Smith albums]] |
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[[Category:Experimental pop albums]] |
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[[Category:Neo soul albums]] |
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Ardipithecus (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by American singer Willow. It was released on December 11, 2015 through Roc Nation and Interscope Records. Smith is credited as sole songwriter on 11 tracks, and sole producer on 10 of them. The album also features contributions from Smith's brother Trey Smith, under the moniker AcE, and frequent collaborator Jabs.[2][3][4] The track "F Q-C #7" was released on May 7, 2015, with an accompanying music video.[5] A video to the track "Why Don't You Cry" was also released on September 17.[6]
The album takes its name from the genus of an extinct hominine of the same name.
Background
[edit]In an e-mail interview with Fader, Smith explained the name choice:
Ardipithecus Ramidus (sic) is the scientific name of the first hominid bones found on earth. I wanted to name my musical compilation after it because, while I was making these songs I was in such a transitional state. Digging deep in the soil of my heart and finding bits and pieces of my ancient self that tell stories, which end up being the lyrics to the songs. Ardipithecus is my first album in my entire career and it makes me feel so blessed to be able to share my evolution with the LightEaters as I continue excavating my inner worlds…[7]
Critical reception
[edit]Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 51/100[8] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Consequence | D+[9] |
Now | [10] |
Pitchfork | 5.8/10[11] |
Tiny Mix Tapes | [12] |
The album received mixed reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 51, which indicates "mixed or average reviews", based on 5 reviews. Among these reviews, none were positive.[8] Consequence of Sound critic Adam Kivel described the album as "impenetrable, even distancing." Kivel further wrote: "The album is a headscratcher, one that shows plenty of promise but also a personality abstruse to the point of mystification."[9] Criticizing the album's musical simplicity and lyrics, The New York Times' Ben Ratliff called the album as "essentially a Bandcamp record released by Roc Nation."[1]
Now critic Kevin Ritchie regarded that Ardipithecus' "undercooked production" as "a serious limitation." Ritchie further stated that the record "could've been distinctive but instead lacks depth or the transporting quality of her imaginative lyrics."[10] Frank Farisi of Tiny Mix Tapes thought: "So much of listening to Ardipithecus feels immeasurable by good or bad." and concluded that the album "fails as a pop record, because it's barely aware that it's a part of that conversation."[12]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Willow Smith, except where noted. All tracks are produced by Smith, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Organization & Classification" | 5:14 | ||
2. | "Natives of the Windy Forest" | 2:31 | ||
3. | "Drugz" | 3:08 | ||
4. | "Cycles" | 3:39 | ||
5. | "F Q-C #8" | 4:20 | ||
6. | "Not So Different" (featuring Jabs) |
| 3:13 | |
7. | "IDK" |
| 4:18 | |
8. | "Randomsong" | 4:15 | ||
9. | "Marceline" | 2:16 | ||
10. | "Marceline Pt. 2" | 3:01 | ||
11. | "Ur Town" | 3:41 | ||
12. | "Star" (featuring Jabs) |
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13. | "Wait a Minute!" |
| James Chul Rim | 3:16 |
14. | "Waves of Nature" |
| Ace | 3:51 |
15. | "Why Don't You Cry" |
| Ace | 3:48 |
Total length: | 54:07 |
Notes
- "Drugz" is stylized "dRuGz".
- "Randomsong" is stylized in all caps.
- "Ur Town" is stylized "UR Town".
Personnel
[edit]- Willow – vocals, production
- Jabs – vocals, production
- AcE – production
- Mel "Chaos" Lewis – production
- James Chul Rim – production, recording, mixing
Charts
[edit]Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[13] | 15 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ratliff, Ben (December 16, 2015). "Review: Willow Smith's 'Ardipithecus,' Teen-Speak on Astral Planes". The New York Times. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Britton, Luke Morgan (December 11, 2015). "Willow Smith surprise-releases debut album 'Ardipithecus'". NME. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Golding, Shenequa (December 13, 2015). "Willow Smith Released Her Surprise Debut Album 'Ardipithecus'". Vibe. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ Hernandez, Victoria (December 11, 2015). "Willow Smith "Ardipithecus" Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ "F Q-C # 7 - Single by Willow". Itunes.apple.com. 2015-05-07. Retrieved 2015-12-08.
- ^ "world premiere: watch willow smith's new video 'why don't you cry'". i-d.vice.com/. 2015-09-17. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ Myers, Owen. "Willow Smith Releases Surprise Debut Album Ardipithecus". The Fader. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "Ardipithecus - Willow Smith". Metacritic. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ a b Kivel, Adam (December 17, 2015). "Willow – Ardipithecus". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ^ a b Ritchie, Kevin (January 6, 2016). "Willow Smith". Now. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ Cook, Cameron (January 7, 2016). "Willow: Ardipithecus". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ a b Falisi, Frank. "Willow - Ardipithecus". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ^ "Billboard Heatseeker albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2016.