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'''''Dissimulation''''' is the debut [[studio album]] by British YouTuber and rapper [[KSI]]. It was released on 22 May 2020 by [[RBC Records]] and [[BMG Rights Management|BMG]] and a deluxe edition of the album was released three days later. The album features guest appearances from [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]], [[Lil Pump]], [[Smokepurpp]], [[Swarmz]], [[Tion Wayne]], [[Jeremih]], [[Trippie Redd]], Aiyana-Lee, [[Rick Ross]], [[Lil Baby]], [[S-X (producer)|S-X]]. The deluxe edition features guest appearances from [[AJ Tracey]], [[Rich the Kid]], Randolph and Crypt. The album was preceded by the [[Single (music)|singles]], "[[Down Like That]]", "[[Wake Up Call (KSI song)|Wake Up Call]]", "[[Poppin (KSI song)|Poppin]]" and "[[Houdini (KSI song)|Houdini]]", and spawned two further singles, "[[Cap (KSI song)|Cap]]" and "[[Killa Killa]]".
'''''Dissimulation''''' is the debut [[studio album]] by British YouTuber and rapper [[KSI]]. It was released on 22 May 2020 by [[RBC Records]] and [[BMG Rights Management|BMG]] and a deluxe edition of the album was released three days later. The album features guest appearances from [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]], [[Lil Pump]], [[Smokepurpp]], [[Swarmz]], [[Tion Wayne]], [[Jeremih]], [[Trippie Redd]], Aiyana-Lee, [[Rick Ross]], [[Lil Baby]] and [[S-X (producer)|S-X]]. The deluxe edition adds feature appearances from [[AJ Tracey]], [[Rich the Kid]], Randolph and Crypt. The album was preceded by the [[Single (music)|singles]], "[[Down Like That]]", "[[Wake Up Call (KSI song)|Wake Up Call]]", "[[Poppin (KSI song)|Poppin]]" and "[[Houdini (KSI song)|Houdini]]", and spawned two further singles, "[[Cap (KSI song)|Cap]]" and "[[Killa Killa]]".


''Dissimulation'' received mostly positive reviews from [[Music journalism|music critics]], who commonly praised the album's credibility and KSI's growth from his previous music releases. The album debuted at number two on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and further charted in 15 other countries. ''Dissimulation'' was the UK's highest-selling debut album by a British artist and the fourth highest-selling album by a British rap artist in 2020. The album has been [[Music recording certification|certified]] silver by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI) for sales of 60,000 units in the UK.
''Dissimulation'' received mostly positive reviews from [[Music journalism|music critics]], who commonly praised the album's credibility and KSI's growth from his previous music releases. The album debuted at number two on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and further charted in 15 other countries. ''Dissimulation'' was the UK's highest-selling debut album by a British artist and the fourth highest-selling album by a British rap artist in 2020. The album has been [[Music recording certification|certified]] silver by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI) for sales of 60,000 units in the UK.

Revision as of 23:38, 1 July 2021

Dissimulation
Studio album by
KSI
Released22 May 2020
Genre
Length33:54
Label
Producer
KSI chronology
New Age
(2019) 		Dissimulation
(2020) 		All Over the Place
(2021)
Singles from Dissimulation
  1. "Down Like That"
    Released: 8 November 2019
  2. "Wake Up Call"
    Released: 31 January 2020
  3. "Poppin"
    Released: 27 March 2020
  4. "Houdini"
    Released: 24 April 2020
  5. "Killa Killa"
    Released: 17 July 2020
Deluxe edition cover

Dissimulation is the debut studio album by British YouTuber and rapper KSI. It was released on 22 May 2020 by RBC Records and BMG and a deluxe edition of the album was released three days later. The album features guest appearances from Offset, Lil Pump, Smokepurpp, Swarmz, Tion Wayne, Jeremih, Trippie Redd, Aiyana-Lee, Rick Ross, Lil Baby and S-X. The deluxe edition adds feature appearances from AJ Tracey, Rich the Kid, Randolph and Crypt. The album was preceded by the singles, "Down Like That", "Wake Up Call", "Poppin" and "Houdini", and spawned two further singles, "Cap" and "Killa Killa".

Dissimulation received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who commonly praised the album's credibility and KSI's growth from his previous music releases. The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and further charted in 15 other countries. Dissimulation was the UK's highest-selling debut album by a British artist and the fourth highest-selling album by a British rap artist in 2020. The album has been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of 60,000 units in the UK.

Background and recording

On 4 November 2019, it was announced that KSI had signed with RBC Records and BMG to "take [his] music to the next level" and "further develop his music career in the US and internationally". In addition to managing KSI's future releases, it was confirmed that RBC Records and BMG would be administering and reissuing KSI's independent catalogue recordings. That day, it was confirmed that KSI had already started recording his debut studio album.[1] On 5 April 2020, KSI confirmed that recording for the album had been completed by tweeting, "Album done".

Prior to the album release KSI stated that he would be holding a Poppin challenge for anyone across the world to enter by rapping a verse over the Poppin instrumental, the winner would win a feature on the Poppin remix on the album’s deluxe edition. He made two videos on his second channel where he reacted to challenge entries and he gave out 10 gold stars (which he later changed to 12) where fans could vote on who they think should win. It was later announced that American YouTube Rapper Crypt, who KSI had minor beef with in the past, had won the challenge and would be featuring on the album’s deluxe.[2]

Concept

Speaking to Metro about the album in February 2020, KSI "explained that the album is split into two halves". He said, "there's KSI and JJ, KSI's what you see online, JJ's a lot more personal. I kind of wanted to show both sides of that. The first half is definitely KSI, big bravado, I'm popping, I'm sick, I'm undefeated, I'm always winning, blah blah blah. And then halfway through there's "Wake Up Call", and that's when it changes, as if I've woken up from what you see online and I realise it's me and I show a bit more about my personal side – the things I don't like talking too much about publicly. I do it through song, that's a really good way for me to portray that part of me".[3] Regarding the title of the album, KSI said, “I felt dissimulation – concealment of one's thoughts or feelings – was the perfect name for the album. I conceal a lot when it comes to personal things in my life. I also wanted to try and portray the difference between KSI and JJ in my music".[4] Speaking about his aspirations for the album, KSI said, "I hope this album empowers people and allows them to believe in themselves and conquer any obstacle in their way, no matter the circumstances. I hope this will silence a lot of skeptics. I’ve been doing music for over 10 years and constantly show growth. Hopefully they see that too".[4]

Music and lyrics

Kitty Empire of The Guardian highlighted that while KSI's previous releases were grime influenced and featured British rappers, Dissimulation has many American hip hop features. Empire continued that the only "London vibes" on the album are the afroswing song "Houdini" and the Caribbean influenced "Killa Killa".[5]

Metro noted that "KSI isn't afraid to shout about his success in the new album".[6] The album's opening song, "What You Been On", has been called "a boastful track for those who have doubted the rapper to date", with Clash describing it as "a boastful track hitting out at the much-maligned internet personalities critics".[7][8] KSI told Music Week, ""What You Been On" is a braggadocious track to let people know that I am doing bits. I'm turning the question back on the haters and the people that were doubting me".[9] "Wake Up Call" is said to be "KSI's message to the doubters that he is still here and proving people wrong", and "Cap" "addresses those that deceived him" and talks about "how he always bounces back".[7][8] "Killa Killa" is said to be "the track that shows how KSI is killing the game in more ways than one. When he puts his mind to something, he normally succeeds. This song is a reminder that he quickly evolved from YouTube sensation, to boxing champion, to a bonafide, respected artist".[7] "Domain” has been described as "a powerful track" that "proves he owns this hybrid space".[7] KSI told Music Week, ""Domain" is more of a YouTube song". He continued, "I wanted to make a song to show that I’m on a different level when it comes to wordplay".[9] “Undefeated” talks about how KSI "will remain triumphant, even as the underdog".[7]

On the other hand, "we see an intimate side of KSI for the first time in “Bad Lil Vibe”".[7] Metro said that "Millions" "sees KSI open up about his mental health, with some brutally emotional lyrics", and HITC said that the song "shows the darker side of show business, with the hook of the song explaining that despite his wealth, KSI still struggles with things".[6][10] The first verse of "Millions" is said to address KSI's relationship with his younger brother, Deji Olatunji, and "Complicated", from the deluxe edition of the album, also sees KSI "address his relationship with his family, including his strained relationship with his brother".[10][11] The second verse of "Millions" is said to be "about KSI's girlfriend", and “How It Feel” is said to be "dedicated to his long-term girlfriend, showing how much he appreciates her".[10][7]

Release

KSI revealed the album's title, Dissimulation, on 17 April 2020 during one of his YouTube videos.[12] On 1 May 2020, the album's cover art, track listing and release date were revealed alongside the release of a promotional video trailer for the album.[13][14] That day, the album was made available to pre-order on digital download platforms and pre-save on streaming platforms. The album's cover art was shot by photographer Nathan James.[15] Two days before the album's release, on 20 May 2020, KSI hosted an exclusive online album preview party.[16] Dissimulation was released on 22 May 2020 by RBC Records and BMG. The deluxe edition of Dissimulation was released for digital download and streaming three days later on 25 May 2020 and CD on 26 May 2020.

Promotion

Singles

"Down Like That", featuring American rappers Rick Ross and Lil Baby and British singer and record producer S-X, was released as the album's lead single on 8 November 2019.[17] The day after its release, on 9 November, the song was performed live by the three featured artists as KSI's ring walk song for his boxing rematch against American YouTuber Logan Paul, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.[18] The song's music video was released on 22 November 2019.[19] The video places the four artists in a dystopian and apocalyptic setting, amongst motorcycles, burned out cars and bright-orange trash can fires. "Down Like That" charted at number 10 in the United Kingdom,[20] where it has been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI),[21] and it also reached the singles charts of Ireland, Canada, Greece and Lithuania.

"Wake Up Call", featuring American rapper and singer Trippie Redd, was released as the album's second single on 31 January 2020 alongside an accompanying music video.[22] The video is a comedy-musical film, which stars the two artists and a dance troupe, all dressed in memorable costumes. "Wake Up Call" charted at number 11 in the United Kingdom[20] and it also reached the singles charts of Ireland, Australia, Canada, Hungary and the Netherlands.

"Poppin", featuring American rappers Lil Pump and Smokepurpp, was released as the album's third single on 27 March 2020.[23] The song's music video was released on 4 April 2020.[24] The video places the three rappers in an underground club setting, filled with dancing. "Poppin" reached the singles charts of the United Kingdom and Ireland.

"Houdini", featuring British artists Swarmz and Tion Wayne, was released as the album's fourth single on 24 April 2020 alongside an accompanying music video. The video places the three rappers in a studio with overhead blue neon lights, an expensive car and models. "Houdini" charted at number six in the United Kingdom,[20] where it has been certified silver by the BPI, and number 11 in Ireland.

"Killa Killa", featuring British-American singer Aiyana-Lee, was released as a single on 17 July 2020 alongside an accompanying music video.[25] The video depicts the two artists as criminals who commit a heist. "Killa Killa" charted at number 27 in the United Kingdom and it also reached the singles chart of Ireland.[20]

Other Songs

A music video for "Cap", featuring American rapper Offset of the Migos, was released on the same day as Dissimulation.[26] The black and white video places the two rappers in a warehouse, filled with candles. "Cap" charted at number 24 in the United Kingdom[20] and it also reached the singles charts of Ireland, Greece and Lithuania.

A music video for "Domain" was released on 25 December 2020. Which serves as the continuation to Killa Killa, where KSI finally defeats the main villain of the heist story.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash7/10[8]
The Guardian[5]
The News International7/10[28]

Dissimulation was met with mostly positive reviews from music critics. Writing for Clash, Amar Mehta felt that while areas of Dissimulation are "lifted by the heavy weight features, some might be shocked by KSI's ability on the mic". Mehta called the album a "credible rap record" and positively concluded that "for a first album and for someone who hasn't yet made a mark on the music scene, Dissimulation is an excellent body of work", awarding the album a rating of seven out of 10.[8] Kitty Empire of The Guardian recognised that KSI had achieved making a genuine rap album, rather than a “YouTube rap” album, awarding the album a rating of three stars out of five.[5] The News International's Kathy Iffly wrote that KSI has done a good job at "[proving] the naysayers wrong" and remarked that Dissimulation has "cemented him his place as a force to be reckoned within the music world", awarding the album a rating of seven out of 10.[28] Luke Morgan Britton of NME called Dissimulation a "disparate-sounding album that still somehow manages to make sense" and highlighted that "the growth on Dissimulation is plain to hear".[11] Jeremey Randrup of Inlander wrote, "Dissimulation is an album that flexes KSI’s range as a musical artist... [and] is proof that KSI has grown as an artist, adding much more depth to his lyrics as well as expertise in how he executes the different rap styles." Randrup continued, "[KSI's] flow and cadence are much better, and he’s meshing nicely with all of the different artists that are featured." Randrup positively concluded that "Dissimulation marks a serious leap forward for [KSI]".[29] Marwar Hamad of Gulf News called Dissimulation "sonically diverse and lyrically tight" and observed that KSI has "evolved his antagonising flow to a new degree, showcasing his own growth and confidence". Hamad concluded that Dissimulation is "a massive step forward for [KSI's] credibility".[30]

Commercial performance

In the United Kingdom, Dissimulation debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, with first week sales of 27,472 album-equivalent units, out of which 6,340 came from digital downloads, 19,332 came from streaming-equivalent sales and 1,800 came from CDs that were released mid-week, making the album both the most digitally downloaded and the most streamed album of the week in the UK.[31][32][33] The album spent a total of 17 weeks on the UK Albums Chart.[31] Dissimulation topped both the UK Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart and the UK Independent Albums Chart.[34][35] On 31 July 2020, Dissimulation was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of 60,000 album-equivalent units in the UK.[36] Dissimulation was the UK's 62nd highest-selling album in 2020, as well as the country's highest-selling debut album by a British artist and the fourth highest-selling album by a British rap artist in 2020.[37][38][39] On 7 June 2021, Music Week reported that 96,196 units of Dissimulation have been sold in the UK.[40]

In Ireland, Dissimulation debuted at number one on the Irish Albums Chart and spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart.[41][42] The album was Ireland's second highest-selling debut album of 2020.[43] Dissimulation also reached the album charts of 11 other European countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. In the United States, Dissimulation debuted at number 149 on the Billboard 200 chart and it topped the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart.[44][45] In Canada, the album debuted at number 33 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[46] Dissimulation further debuted at number four on the Australian Albums Chart[47] and number three on the New Zealand Albums Chart.[48] On 8 April 2021, Forbes reported that Dissimulation has received over one billion global streams.[49]

Track listing

Standard edition[50]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."What You Been On"
1:59
2."Cap" (featuring Offset)
  • Diego Ave
  • Go Grizzly
  • Mally Mall
3:11
3."Poppin" (featuring Lil Pump and Smokepurpp)
  • Diego Ave
  • Go Grizzly
  • Mally Mall
  • OG Tint
3:33
4."Houdini" (featuring Swarmz and Tion Wayne)
2:48
5."Bad Lil Vibe" (featuring Jeremih)
  • Diego Ave
  • Dro
  • Shanti
  • Mally Mall
2:17
6."How It Feel"
  • Olatunji
  • Avendano
  • Matt Campfield
  • Danny Klein
  • Westen Weiss
  • Blake Slatkin
  • Scott
  • Diego Ave
  • Some Randoms
  • Westen Weiss
  • Blake Slatkin
2:37
7."Wake Up Call" (featuring Trippie Redd)
2:55
8."Killa Killa" (featuring Aiyana-Lee)
  • Olatunji
  • Avendano
  • Yoshiya Ady
  • Tiina Vainikainen
  • Rappaport
  • Diego Ave
  • Yoshi
2:31
9."Domain"
  • Olatunji
  • Gumbley
S-X3:00
10."Down Like That" (featuring Rick Ross, Lil Baby and S-X)
S-X2:55
11."Undefeated"
  • Olatunji
  • Avendano
  • Justin Howze
  • Diego Ave
  • Super Brick
2:55
12."Millions"
  • Olatunji
  • Ady
  • Alexander Krashinsky
  • Jonathan Gabor
  • Yoshi
  • BlueySport
  • JG
3:13
Total length:33:54
Deluxe edition[51]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Complicated"
2:43
14."Tides" (featuring AJ Tracey and Rich the Kid)
  • Diego Ave
  • Swish
  • Mally Mall
  • Paul Magnet
  • Memorais
3:23
15."Night To Remember" (featuring Randolph and S-X)
  • Olatunji
  • Andrew Shane
  • Gumbley
S-X2:59
16."Poppin (Remix)" (featuring Smokepurpp and Crypt)
  • Olatunji
  • Pineiro
  • Cordell Glass
  • Avendano
  • Price
  • Rashid
  • Diego Ave
  • Go Grizzly
  • Mally Mall
  • OG Tint
3:19
Total length:46:18

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[51]

  • KSI – vocals (all tracks), songwriting (all tracks)
  • Michalis Michael – mixing (all tracks)
  • Henkka Niemistö – mastering (all tracks)
  • Diego Ave – production (1–3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 14), songwriting (1–3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 14)
  • Gitty – production (1), songwriting (1)
  • Ivory Scott – songwriting (1, 2, 5, 6, 14)
  • Offset – vocals (2), songwriting (2)
  • Mally Mall – production (2, 3, 5, 7, 14), songwriting (2, 3, 5, 7, 14)
  • Go Grizzly – production (2, 3), songwriting (2, 3)
  • Lil Pump – vocals (3), songwriting (3)
  • Smokepurpp – vocals (3), songwriting (3)
  • OG Tint – production (3)
  • Swarmz – vocals (4), songwriting (4)
  • Tion Wayne – vocals (4), songwriting (4)
  • AJ – production (4), songwriting (4)
  • Jacob Manson – production (4), songwriting (4)
  • Eight9FLY – songwriting (4)
  • Jeremih – vocals (5), songwriting (5)
  • Dro – production (5), songwriting (5)
  • Shanti – production (5)
  • Mams Taylor – songwriting (5, 7)
  • Some Randoms – production (6), songwriting (6)
  • Westen Weiss – production (6), songwriting (6)
  • Blake Slatkin – production (6), songwriting (6)
  • Trippie Redd – vocals (7), songwriting (7)
  • S-X – production (7, 9, 10, 13, 15), songwriting (7, 9, 10, 13, 15), vocals (10, 15)
  • Byron Trice – songwriting (7, 10)
  • William Rappaport – songwriting (7, 8)
  • Aiyana-Lee – vocals (8)
  • Tiina Vainikainen – songwriting (8)
  • Yoshi – production (8, 12), songwriting (8, 12)
  • Rick Ross – vocals (10), songwriting (10)
  • Lil Baby – vocals (10), songwriting (10)
  • Super Brick – production (11), songwriting (11)
  • BlueySport – production (12), songwriting (12)
  • JG – production (12), songwriting (12)
  • Menace – production (13), songwriting (13)
  • Smash David – production, songwriting (13)
  • AJ Tracey – vocals (14), songwriting (14)
  • Rich the Kid – vocals (14), songwriting (14)
  • Swish – production (14), songwriting (14)
  • Paul Magnet – production (14), songwriting (14)
  • Memorais – production (14)
  • Randolph – vocals (15), songwriting (15)

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Dissimulation
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[36] Silver 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for Dissimulation
Region Date Format(s) Edition Label Ref.
Various 22 May 2020
Standard
[67]
25 May 2020 Deluxe [68]
26 May 2020 CD

See also

References

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