Khaled Khaled
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Khaled Khaled is the twelfth studio album by American hip hop producer DJ Khaled. It will be released on April 30, 2021, through We the Best Music and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Jeremih, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, H.E.R., Migos, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Justin Bieber, 21 Savage, Bryson Tiller, Roddy Ricch, Drake, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Puff Daddy, Nas, Jay-Z, James Fauntleroy, Harmonies by the Hive, Justin Timberlake, Meek Mill, Buju Banton, Capleton, Bounty Killer, and Barrington Levy. Named after Khaled's first and last name, it is supported by the dual lead singles, "Popstar" and "Greece", both of which feature Drake and were released on July 17, 2020.[1]
Background
The title of the album is named after DJ Khaled's real name, Khaled Khaled. It was executive produced by himself, his respective first and second children and sons, Asahd and Aalam Tuck Khaled, with Allah also being credited due to the Khaled family's religious beliefs and spirituality in Islam. Khaled Khaled is the first album by Khaled to be released since the birth of Aalam, his second child, on January 20, 2020. Khaled also played songs from the album to American rapper Kanye West, who came to his house days before it was released.[2]
Release and promotion
On July 15, 2020, DJ Khaled announced the title of the album alongside the titles and respective song artworks for its dual lead singles, "Popstar" and "Greece", both featuring Canadian rapper Drake, which were released two days later.[3] Khaled had originally planned to release it sometime in the third or fourth quarter of 2020, but did not for unknown reasons. He teased most of the collaborations on the album before since he announced it. On April 27, 2021, he shared the album artwork and announced its release date.[4] The following day, he revealed its track listing at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time Zone, while also teasing the ninth track from the album, "Sorry Not Sorry", featuring American rappers Nas and Jay-Z, American singer-songwriter James Fauntleroy, and American choir Harmonies by the Hive.[5][6]
Critical reception
Only a couple days before the album was released, Chris Deville of Stereogum opined that the "extravagant list of guest stars" on it "feels especially indulgent" and "it's not just that Khaled Khaled seems predestined to be an event album nearly every track seems like it could be a breakout hit based on the lineup of performers alone".[7]
Track listing
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| 1. | "Thankful" (featuring Lil Wayne and Jeremih) |
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| 2. | "Every Chance I Get" (featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk) |
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| 3. | "We Going Crazy" (featuring H.E.R. and Migos) |
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| 4. | "I Did It" (featuring Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, and DaBaby) |
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| 5. | "Let It Go" (featuring Justin Bieber and 21 Savage) |
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| 6. | "Body In Motion" (featuring Bryson Tiller, Lil Baby, and Roddy Ricch) |
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| 7. | "Popstar" (featuring Drake) |
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| 8. | "This Is My Year" (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Big Sean, Rick Ross, and Puff Daddy) |
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| 9. | "Sorry Not Sorry" (featuring Nas, Jay-Z, James Fauntleroy, and Harmonies by the Hive) |
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| 10. | "Just Be" (featuring Justin Timberlake) |
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| 11. | "I Can Have It All" (featuring Bryson Tiller, H.E.R., and Meek Mill) |
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| 12. | "Greece" (featuring Drake) |
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| 13. | "Where I Come From" (featuring Buju Banton, Capleton, Bounty Killer, and Barrington Levy) |
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References
- ^ Li, Nicolaus (July 17, 2020). "DJ Khaled and Drake Reunite on "POPSTAR" and "GREECE"". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Elibert, Mark (April 28, 2021). "DJ Khaled & Kanye West Preview New Music While Eating Eggs & Ketchup". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (July 16, 2020). "DJ Khaled Announces New Album 'Khaled Khaled'". The Source. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (April 27, 2021). "DJ Khaled Announces 'Khaled Khaled' Album Release Date". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (April 28, 2021). "DJ Khaled Reveals Unbelievable "Khaled Khaled" Tracklist". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ @djkhaled (April 1, 2021). ""SORRY NOT SORRY" DJ Khaled feat. Nas, JAY-Z & James Fauntleroy and Harmonies by The Hive JAY-Z said:Khaled GOD LOVE YOU I said:I LOVE GOD! GOD BLESSED MY ALBUM. MY FAMILY BLESSED MY ALBUM. JAY-Z BLESSED MY ALBUM. THE HIVE 🐝 BLESSED MY ALBUM. #KHALEDKHALED" (Tweet). Retrieved April 30, 2021 – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
- ^ Deville, Chris (April 28, 2021). "DJ Khaled Announces New Album Out Friday Featuring Jay-Z, Post Malone, Justins Bieber And Timberlake". Stereogum. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
