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'{{Infobox album | Name = Hall of Fame | Type = Studio | Artist = [[Big Sean]] | Cover = nocover.svg | Released = July 2013<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/big-sean-says-cruel-winter-is-coming-sooner-than-you-think Big Sean Says "Cruel Winter" is Coming "Sooner Than You Think" | Complex<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | Recorded = 2012&ndash;2013 | Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] | Label = [[GOOD Music]], [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]] | Producer = [[Kanye West]] <small>(also [[executive producer|exec.]])</small>, [[Da Internz]], DJ Camper, DJ Mano, [[Hit-Boy]], KeY Wane, [[No I.D.]], REO, Rob Kinelski, [[Young Chop]] | Last album = ''[[Finally Famous (Big Sean album)|Finally Famous]]''<br>(2011) | This album = '''''Hall of Fame'''''<br>(2013) | Next album = | Misc = | Misc = {{Singles | Name = Hall of Fame | Type = Studio | Single 1 = [[Guap]] | Single 1 date = October 25, 2012 | Single 2 = [[Switch Up]] | Single 2 date = April 6, 2013 }}}} '''''Hall of Fame''''' is the upcoming second [[studio album]] by American [[rapper]] [[Big Sean]]. It will be released around July 2013 through [[GOOD Music]] and [[Def Jam Recordings]]. Big Sean has said ''Hall of Fame'' will be a far more inspirational and a more conceptually-driven project than his [[Finally Famous (Big Sean album)|debut album]]. He intends to teach and make a lasting impact on peoples lives with this album. The album will include skits to give it a "classic feel". [[Kanye West]], [[Nas]], [[Tyga]], [[Common (entertainer)|Common]], [[Kid Cudi]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Juicy J]] and [[2 Chainz]] among others, are confirmed to make appearances as features. Production will be handled by West, [[No I.D.]], [[Hit-Boy]] [[Da Internz]] and [[Young Chop]] among others. The first single "[[Guap]]" was released on October 25, 2012 and peaked at #71 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. The second single "Switch Up" with features Common, was released on April 6, 2013. The album was included on multiple "Most Anticipated Albums of 2013" lists including ones by [[MTV]], [[XXL Magazine]] and [[Complex Magazine]]. ==Background== On September 27, 2012, Big Sean announced the title of the album as ''Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player'', and announced a release date of December 2012.<ref name=releasedate>{{cite news|last=Horowitz|first=Steven J.|title=Big Sean Announces Sophomore Album Title|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21316/title.big-sean-announces-sophomore-album-title|accessdate=8 October 2012|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=27 September 2012}}</ref> Sean stated that he picked the title because, <blockquote>"that's just what I am. You're going to hear times I went through that I feel like situations are really going to be relatable to people."<ref>{{cite news|last=Horowitz|first=Steven J.|title=Big Sean Explains Meaning Of "Hall Of Fame: Memoirs Of A Detroit Player" Title|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21541/title.big-sean-explains-meaning-of-hall-of-fame-memoirs-of-a-detroit-player-title|accessdate=18 October 2012|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=15 October 2012}}</ref> Shortly afterwards, he stated that he, "didn't want to just do another club song,"<ref name=gorilla>{{cite news|last=Kuperstein|first=Slava|title=Big Sean Discusses "Hall Of Fame" First Single & Features|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21432/title.big-sean-discusses-hall-of-fame-first-single-features|accessdate=8 October 2012|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=6 October 2012}}</ref> and that he was, "not going by the label standards. I'm not going by the club standards. This is just what the fuck I want to do. Some people are going to like it. Some people are going to hate it; regardless, I'm just doing me."<ref name=eminem>{{cite news|last=Thomas|first=Chris|title=Big Sean Talks Features On Hall Of Fame, Possible Eminem Collab, & More [VIDEO]|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2012/10/08/big-sean-talks-features-on-hall-of-fame-possible-eminem-collab-more-video/|accessdate=8 October 2012|newspaper=HipHopWired|date=8 October 2012}}</ref></blockquote> Sean has said ''Hall of Fame'' will be a far more inspirational and a more conceptually-driven project than his debut album. He went on to say he wanted to teach and make a lasting impact on peoples lives with this album.<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22245/title.big-sean-hopes-to-teach-and-leave-a-legacy-with-hall-of-fame-lp Big Sean Hopes To "Teach And Leave A Legacy" With "Hall Of Fame" LP | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Soon after in an interview with [[Power 105]] Sean stated he would include [[skits]] in the album and every album after to give them a "classic feel." Also indicating that the song "Mula" which features [[French Montana]] from the mixtape ''[[Detroit (mixtape)|Detroit]]'' could be featured as a deluxe edition track.<ref name="hiphopdx.com">[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22268/title.big-sean-explains-putting-skits-on-hall-of-fame-to-channel-classic-albums Big Sean Explains Putting Skits On "Hall Of Fame" To Channel Classic Albums | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Sean has said the album features all types of songs and everyone that has heard it has been "blown away" by it including [[Kanye West]], [[No I.D.]], [[Sway Calloway]], [[J. Cole]], [[Pharrell Williams]], Common and [[Billboard Magazine]].<ref name="mtv.com">[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1699255/big-sean-kanye-west-j-cole-hall-of-fame-reviews.jhtml?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MTVNewsLatest+%28MTV+News+Latest+Headlines%29 Kanye West, J. Cole 'Blown Away' By Big Sean's Hall of Fame - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The single from [[GOOD Music]] album ''[[Cruel Summer (GOOD Music album)|Cruel Summer]]'', "[[Clique (song)|Clique]]" was originally supposed to be featured on this album.<ref name="www.djsemtex.com">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = DJ SEMTEX &raquo; BIG SEAN &#8211; CRUEL WINTER CONFIRMED? [INTERVIEW SNIPPET] | url = http://www.djsemtex.com/blog/2012/11/27/big-sean-interview-2/ | publisher = | date = | accessdate = 28 November 2012 }}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/04/big-sean-reveals-favorite-track-from-new-album/ Big Sean Reveals Favorite Track From New Album | HipHop-N-More<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On December 19, 2012 Sean said the album was 80% finished.<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/listen-to-big-seans-interview-with-angie-martinez/ Listen to Big Sean's Interview With Angie Martinez - XXL<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The album included on multiple "Most Anticipated Albums of 2013" lists including [[MTV]], being ranked fourth by ''[[XXL Magazine]]'' and eleventh by ''[[Complex Magazine]]''.<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2013/01/xxl-presents-the-35-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013-3/#33 XXL Presents... The 35 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 - XXL<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013/big-sean-hall-of-fame 11. Big Sean, Hall Of Fame — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 | Complex<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1699660/most-anticipated-rap-albums-2013.jhtml Jay-Z And Eminem Return With 2013's Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> == Guests and production == In regards to features and production, he revealed that Kanye West, [[Nas]], [[Tyga]], [[Common (entertainer)|Common]], [[Jhene Aiko]] are confirmed to make appearances as features, while West, No I.D., KeY Wane, [[Hit-Boy]] and [[Young Chop]] are producers on the album.<ref name=gorilla/><ref name=eminem/><ref name=autogenerated3 /> He would later confirm features from [[Miguel (singer)|Miguel]], [[Kid Cudi]] and other members of the [[G.O.O.D. Music]].<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/02/big-sean-reveals-hall-of-fame-features-video/ Big Sean Reveals 'Hall of Fame' Features [Video&#93; - XXL<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/big-seans-album-will-have-features-from-nas-kid-cudi-and-miguel Big Sean's Album Will Have Features from Nas, Kid Cudi, and Miguel | Complex<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In an interview with [[Tim Westwood]] on November 28, 2012, he announced that [[Eminem]] had invited him to come to the studio, along with announcing that he had renamed the album from ''Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player'' to just ''Hall of Fame''.<ref name=titlechange>{{cite news|title=Big Sean Reveals Hitting The Studio With Eminem; Cuts Down Album Title To Only ‘Hall Of Fame’|url=http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/11/big-sean-reveals-hitting-the-studio-with-eminem-cuts-down-album-title-to-only-hall-of-fame/|accessdate=29 November 2012|newspaper=hiphopnmore.com|date=29 November 2012}}</ref> On March 12, 2013 along with revealing a slew of songs on the album Big Sean announced there would be songs featuring [[Lil Wayne]], [[Juicy J]] and [[2 Chainz]] on the album. He also revealed that he worked with DJ Camper, DJ Mano, [[Da Internz]] and Rio on the album production wise.<ref name=titlechange/> On April 26, Sean finally had his studio session with Eminem, that also included [[Royce da 5'9"]] and [[Mr. Porter]].<ref>http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2013/04/topic/topic/featured/photo-of-the-day-big-sean-in-the-studio-with-eminem-royce-da-59/</ref><ref>http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/eminem-and-big-sean-were-pictured-in-the-studio-together</ref> ==Release and promotion== Big Sean released the [[mixtape]] ''[[Detroit (mixtape)|Detroit]]'' on September 5, in promotion for the album. The mixtape consists of completely original songs. The mixtape features guest appearances from fellow rappers [[J. Cole]], [[Juicy J]], [[King Chip]], [[French Montana]], Royce da 5'9", [[Kendrick Lamar]], Tyga, Chris Brown, [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]] and [[Wiz Khalifa]] along with track narrations by Common, [[Young Jeezy]] and [[Snoop Lion]]. Production derives from [[Hit-Boy]], Da Internz, [[Lex Luger (producer)|Lex Luger]] and KeY Wane<ref name=releasedate/> After initially announcing a December 18, 2012, release date for the album, it was revealed that the album would be pushed back to February 2013 due to it not yet being ready.<ref name="hiphopdx.com"/><ref name=releasedate3>{{cite news|last=Horowitz|first=Steven|title=Big Sean Delays "Hall Of Fame" To Early 2013|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21316/title.big-sean-delays-hall-of-fame-to-early-2013|accessdate=16 November 2012|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=16 November 2012}}</ref> However it was yet again pushed back with Sean saying at the beginning of February that the album was almost finished and that the second single would be released this month. He announced an expected release date of June 2013.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> In the months leading up to the release of Hall Of Fame, Big Sean has gone on to release a handful of inspirational video blogs that touch on how he’s gotten to where he’s at in his career and what he plans on doing to further his position in music.<ref name="mtv.com"/> His vlogs have featured cameos from Kanye West, 2 Chainz, [[Pusha T]], Common, No I.D., [[Rita Ora]], [[Trey Songz]], Wale, Wiz Khalifa, [[Lupe Fiasco]], [[Teyana Taylor]], and [[T-Pain]] among others.<ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/big-sean-reflects-on-family-in-new-vlog-episode/</ref> Starting on February 23 Sean began a European tour in promotion of the album that continued until March 13, 2013.<ref>[http://rapradar.com/2013/02/21/big-sean-european-tour-dates/#more-256304 Rap Radar :: Big Sean European Tour Dates<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ===Singles=== In an interview about the album, on October 6, he revealed that the first single would be released within the, "next ten days."<ref name="gorilla"/> He later added that the song, "ain't no turn-up song. I wanted to do something a little bit different. I wanted to do some shit that I really was inspired by, something that strikes an emotional chord in people." He then later that day tweeted that he decided to hold back on the emotional songs for a bit and decided to release the single "Guap" instead.<ref>{{cite news|last=Markman|first=Rob|title=Big Sean Looks To 'Strike An Emotional Chord' On Hall of Fame Single|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1695101/big-sean-hall-of-fame-single.jhtml|accessdate=8 October 2012|newspaper=[[MTV]]|date=8 October 2012}}</ref> On October 25, the first single, "[[Guap]]", was released onto his official website. The song was produced by Key Wane and Young Chop and features ad-libs from [[Kanye West]].<ref name=releasedate2>{{cite news|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|title=Listen: Big Sean "Guap"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/listen-big-sean-guap|accessdate=26 October 2012|newspaper=[[Complex Magazine{{!}}Complex]]|date=25 October 2012}}</ref> The song has since peaked at #71 on the US ''Billboard'' [[Hot 100]]. The second single, "[[Switch Up]]", was announced along with its artwork by Big Sean on April 5, 2013 via Twitter, and shorty after was premiered on his official website. The single features fellow rapper [[Common (entertainer)|Common]], while the production was handled by DJ Mano, [[No I.D.]] & Rob Kinelski.<ref>http://rapradar.com/2013/04/05/new-music-big-sean-x-common-switch-up/</ref> The song was then released for [[Music download|digital download]] the following day.<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/switch-up-feat.-common/id632979052?i=632979053</ref> ==Confirmed tracks== These songs were confirmed to feature on ''Hall of Fame'' and have not been confirmed otherwise. Big Sean has said not all of the revealed songs will make the album and some are waiting to be revealed.<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23183/title.big-sean-hall-of-fame-tentative-tracklist-revealed-after-album-preview-in-london/</ref> <!-- all unsourced tracks will be removed --> *"All Figured Out" <small>(produced by No I.D.)</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /> *"Ashley" <small>(featuring [[Miguel (singer)|Miguel]], produced by DJ Mano)</small><ref name=nasguest/><ref name=autogenerated5 /> *"Beware" <small>(featuring [[Lil Wayne]] & [[Jhene Aiko]]; produced by Key Wane)</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /> *"Fire" <small>(produced by [[DJ Camper]])</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /><ref>[http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhWKR4M1EP62FHTo53 Video: Big Sean Previews New "Fire" Record Off His Hall Of Fame Album In London! [Fixed&#93;<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> *"First Chain" <small>(featuring [[Nas]] & [[Kid Cudi]]; produced by [[No I.D.]])</small><ref name=nasguest>{{cite news|title=Big Sean enlists Nas for "Jesus Piece"|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/10/big-sean-enlists-nas-for-jesus-piece/|accessdate=12 October 2012|newspaper=Rap-up.com|date=10 October 2012}}</ref> <ref>[https://twitter.com/RealSway/status/301000309029892097 Twitter / RealSway: I heard @BigSean's "Hall of<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> *"Fuck My Money Up" <small>(produced by REO)</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /> *"[[Guap]]" <small>(produced by KeY Wane and Young Chop)</small><ref name=releasedate2/> *"MILF" <small>(featuring [[Juicy J]], produced by Da Internz)</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /> *"Mona Lisa" <small>(produced by [[Da Internz]])</small><ref name=nasguest/> *"Nothing Is Stopping You" <small>(produced by Key Wane)</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /> *"One Man Can Change the World"<ref name=autogenerated1 /> *"Sierra Leone" <small>(produced by No I.D.)</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /> *"[[Switch Up]]" <small>(featuring [[Common (entertainer)|Common]]; produced by DJ Mano, No I.D. & Rob Kinelski)</small><ref name=autogenerated5>{{cite news|title=http://www.djsemtex.com/blog/2013/03/12/big-sean-hall-of-fame-album-playback/}}</ref> *"World is A Blaze" <small>(produced by KeY Wane and No I.D.)</small><ref name=autogenerated5 /> ==References== {{Reflist|2}} {{Big Sean}} [[Category:Upcoming albums]] [[Category:2013 albums]] [[Category:Big Sean albums]] [[Category:English-language albums]] [[Category:GOOD Music albums]] [[Category:Def Jam Recordings albums]] [[Category:Albums produced by No I.D.]] [[Category:Albums produced by T-Minus]] [[Category:Albums produced by Hit-Boy]] [[Category:Albums produced by Mike WiLL Made It]]'