Anniversary (Bryson Tiller album)
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| Released | October 2, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2015, 2020 | |||
| Length | 28:06 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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Anniversary (stylized as A N N I V E R S A R Y)[1] is the third studio album by American singer Bryson Tiller. It was released through RCA Records on October 2, 2020, the fifth anniversary of Tiller's debut album, Trapsoul. The album includes a sole guest appearance from Drake.
Background and conception
Tiller first teased a new album in the video for the album's lead single "Inhale", released on September 3, 2020. The visual ends with the message: "New album this fall".[2] On September 25, a "deluxe" edition of Trapsoul was released, in preparation for Anniversary, featuring two songs that were previously-released on SoundCloud during the Trapsoul era, as well as The Weeknd's remix of Trapsoul cut "Rambo" (titled "Rambo: Last Blood").[3] He officially announced the album and its title on September 28, posting a short trailer on Twitter.[4] Two days prior to the album's release, he held a special Zoom listening session with fans, during which he played the entire project for the first time.[5] It was also revealed that the album would include an feature from Canadian rapper Drake.[6] During the session, Tiller said the album was created after "digging through the Trapsoul archives" during a 2020 trip to Los Angeles. He proceeded to work on ideas that he started five years before when making Trapsoul. Tiller called Anniversary the "first wave", stating that he has a lot of new music coming, hinting at his previously-announced album, Serenity.[5] That album was put on hold as he felt that his life at the time did not reflect the album's theme.[7] Tiller described Anniversary as having a "different" energy than True to Self, an album he said he did not want to make due to legal and personal matters.[8] Anniversary is dedicated to his late grandmother.[9]
Cover art
The album artwork was noted for resembling the Trapsoul cover; it shows Tiller facing left in front of a blue-lit space.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Years Go By" |
| 2:59 |
| 2. | "Always Forever" |
| 2:50 |
| 3. | "I'm Ready for You" | 2:54 | |
| 4. | "Things Change" | 3:34 | |
| 5. | "Timeless Interlude" | 2:59 | |
| 6. | "Sorrows" | Gravez | 3:13 |
| 7. | "Inhale" | 2:51 | |
| 8. | "Outta Time" (featuring Drake) | 3:18 | |
| 9. | "Keep Doing What You're Doing" | 2:58 | |
| 10. | "Next to You" | 3:10 | |
| Total length: | 28:06 | ||
References
- ^ a b "A N N I V E R S A R Y by Bryson Tiller on Apple Music". Retrieved October 1, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (September 3, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Reemerges With 'Inhale,' Announces New Album". Vulture. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Bryson Tiller to Release 'Trapsoul' Deluxe". Rap-Up. September 23, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (September 28, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Announces 'Anniversary' Album Release Date". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "Bryson Tiller Reveals 'Anniversary' Tracklist". Rap-Up. October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ Marie, Erika (October 1, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Previews "Anniversary" Album, Drake Featured On "Outta Time"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ a b Okon, Wongo (September 30, 2020). "Fans React After Bryson Tiller Played His Entire 'Anniversary' Album In A Zoom Meeting". Uproxx. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ Carl, Lamarre (September 23, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Knows His Last Album Wasn't Good Enough. Now, He's Ready To Return With His A-Game". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ Santana, Driune (October 1, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Hosts A Virtual Album Release Party For "Anniversary"". Hip Hop Weekly. Retrieved October 1, 2020.