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| Name = Hall of Fame
| Type = Studio
| Artist = [[Big Sean]]
| Cover = Hall of Fame Album Cover.jpg
| Released = August 27, 2013
| Recorded = 2011-2013
| 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 = {{Extra album cover
| Upper caption = Deluxe edition cover
| Type = studio
| Cover = Hall Of Fame Deluxe Album Cover.jpg
| Lower caption =
}}
{{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
| Single 3 = [[Beware (Big Sean song)|Beware]]
| Single 3 date = June 25, 2013
}}}}
'''''Hall of Fame''''' is the upcoming second [[studio album]] by American [[rapper]] [[Big Sean]]. The album is scheduled to be released on August 27, 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 album was supported by three singles: "[[Guap]]" which peaked at #71 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], "[[Switch Up]]" featuring [[Common (entertainer)|Common]] and "[[Beware (Big Sean song)|Beware]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Jhene Aiko]], which debuted at #100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. 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>{{cite web|last=Ryon |first=Sean |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22245/title.big-sean-hopes-to-teach-and-leave-a-legacy-with-hall-of-fame-lp |title=Big Sean Hopes To "Teach And Leave A Legacy" With "Hall Of Fame" LP |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-12-17 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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">{{cite web|last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22268/title.big-sean-explains-putting-skits-on-hall-of-fame-to-channel-classic-albums |title=Big Sean Explains Putting Skits On "Hall Of Fame" To Channel Classic Albums |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-12-19 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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 (entertainer)|Common]] and [[Billboard Magazine]].<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite web|author=12/20/2012 17:43:01 |url=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 |title=Kanye West, J. Cole 'Blown Away' By Big Sean's Hall of Fame - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2012-12-20 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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 » BIG SEAN – 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>{{cite web|url=http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/04/big-sean-reveals-favorite-track-from-new-album/ |title=Big Sean Reveals Favorite Track From New Album |publisher=HipHop-N-More |date=2012-04-18 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On December 19, 2012 Sean said the album was 80% finished.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/listen-to-big-seans-interview-with-angie-martinez/ |title=Listen to Big Sean's Interview With Angie Martinez - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2012-12-19 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2013/01/xxl-presents-the-35-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013-3/#33 |title=XXL Presents... The 35 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-01-14 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013/big-sean-hall-of-fame |title=11. Big Sean, Hall Of Fame — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 |publisher=Complex |date=2013-01-02 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1699660/most-anticipated-rap-albums-2013.jhtml |title=Jay-Z And Eminem Return With 2013's Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2013-01-04 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
== Guests and production ==
In regards to features and production, he revealed that Kanye West, [[Nas]], [[Tyga]], [[Common (entertainer)|Common]] and [[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>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/big-sean-says-cruel-winter-is-coming-sooner-than-you-think |title=Big Sean Says "Cruel Winter" is Coming "Sooner Than You Think" |publisher=Complex |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> He would later confirm features from [[Miguel (singer)|Miguel]], [[Kid Cudi]] and other members of the [[G.O.O.D. Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/02/big-sean-reveals-hall-of-fame-features-video/ |title=Big Sean Reveals 'Hall of Fame' Features [Video] - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/big-seans-album-will-have-features-from-nas-kid-cudi-and-miguel |title=Big Sean's Album Will Have Features from Nas, Kid Cudi, and Miguel |publisher=Complex |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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>{{cite web|author=Nigel D. |url=http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2013/04/topic/topic/featured/photo-of-the-day-big-sean-in-the-studio-with-eminem-royce-da-59/ |title=Photo Of The Day: Big Sean In The Studio With Eminem & Royce Da 5'9" | RealTalkNY |publisher=Realtalkny.uproxx.com |date=2013-01-11 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/eminem-and-big-sean-were-pictured-in-the-studio-together |title=What Could Eminem and Big Sean Hanging in the Studio Mean? |publisher=Complex |date=2013-04-26 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On June 8, 2013, Big Sean talked with [[MTV News]] about his studio session with Eminem, promising a potential final product and labeling it a "Detroit classic" but being unsure if it will appear either on ''Hall of Fame'' or on Eminem's upcoming eighth studio album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meara |first=Paul |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24244/title.big-sean-says-he-has-a-lot-in-common-with-eminem |title=Big Sean Says He Has A Lot In Common With Eminem |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-06-08 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 17, in an interview with ThisisMaxTV, Sean announced that [[Ellie Goulding]] would be featured on the album. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thisismax.net/2013/07/17/big-sean-reveals-details-on-new-song-with-ellie-goulding/ |title=Big Sean Reveals Details On New Song With Ellie Goulding!! |publisher=Thisismax.Net |date=2013-07-17 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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/>
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>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/big-sean-reflects-on-family-in-new-vlog-episode/ |title=Big Sean Reflects on Family in New Vlog Episode - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-04-17 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> Starting on February 23 Sean began a European tour in promotion of the album that continued until March 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/02/21/big-sean-european-tour-dates/#more-256304 |title=Big Sean European Tour Dates |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-02-21 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
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 /> Then on June 22, he released a video on [[YouTube]] where he previewed one of the songs (Nothing Is Stopping You) and announced a release date of August 27, 2013 for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/big-sean-hall-of-fame-release-date |title=Big Sean Hall Of Fame Release Date |publisher=Complex |date=2013-06-22 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 26, 2013, Sean revealed the standard and deluxe edition album covers via his [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/07/26/big-sean-shows-off-hall-of-fame-album-covers/ |title=Big Sean Shows Off Hall Of Fame Album Covers |publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
===Singles===
On October 6, 2012, in an interview discussing the album, Sean 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." Later that day, he [[Twitter|tweeted]] that he decided to hold back on the emotional songs for a bit and would 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|''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>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/04/05/new-music-big-sean-x-common-switch-up/ |title=New Music: Big Sean x Common “Switch Up” |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-04-05 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> The song was then released for [[Music download|digital download]] the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/switch-up-feat.-common/id632979052?i=632979053 |title=iTunes - Music - Switch Up (feat. Common) - Single by Big Sean |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2013-04-06 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> The song has since peaked at #50 on the ''Billboard'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]].
On June 25, 2013, Sean released the third single, "[[Beware (Big Sean song)|Beware]]", featuring rapper [[Lil Wayne]] and singer [[Jhene Aiko]] to [[iTunes]]. On July 9, 2013 the song will be released to [[Rhythmic contemporary]] radio.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cooper |first=Roman |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24420/title.big-sean-announces-hall-of-fame-release-date-reveals-next-single |title=Big Sean "Hall Of Fame" Release Date, Regular & Deluxe Edition Cover Art | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | |publisher=Allaccess.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> In its first week of release the song debuted at #100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.
==Recorded tracks==
The following songs were recorded by Big Sean for ''Hall of Fame'', although it is not yet confirmed which will be featured on the album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cooper |first=Roman |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23183/title.big-sean-hall-of-fame-tentative-tracklist-revealed-after-album-preview-in-london/ |title=Big Sean "Hall Of Fame" Tentative Tracklist Revealed After Album Preview In London | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-03-13 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
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*"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 (Big Sean song)|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>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhWKR4M1EP62FHTo53 |title=Video: Big Sean Previews New "Fire" Record Off His Hall Of Fame Album In London! [Fixed] |publisher=Worldstarhiphop.com |date=2013-03-14 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RealSway/status/301000309029892097 |title=Twitter / RealSway: I heard @BigSean's "Hall of |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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}}
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[[Category:2013 albums]]
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[[Category:GOOD Music albums]]
[[Category:Def Jam Recordings albums]]
[[Category:Albums produced by No I.D.]]
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New page wikitext, after the edit (new_wikitext) | '{{Infobox album
| Name = Hall of Fame
| Type = Studio
| Artist = [[Big Sean]]
| Cover = Hall of Fame Album Cover.jpg
| Released = August 27, 2013
| Recorded = 2011-2013
| 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 = {{Extra album cover
| Upper caption = Deluxe edition cover
| Type = studio
| Cover = Hall Of Fame Deluxe Album Cover.jpg
| Lower caption =
}}
{{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
| Single 3 = [[Beware (Big Sean song)|Beware]]
| Single 3 date = June 25, 2013
}}}}
'''''Hall of Fame''''' is the upcoming second [[studio album]] by American [[rapper]] [[Big Sean]]. The album is scheduled to be released on August 27, 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 album was supported by three singles: "[[Guap]]" which peaked at #71 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], "[[Switch Up]]" featuring [[Common (entertainer)|Common]] and "[[Beware (Big Sean song)|Beware]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Jhene Aiko]], which debuted at #100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. 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>{{cite web|last=Ryon |first=Sean |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22245/title.big-sean-hopes-to-teach-and-leave-a-legacy-with-hall-of-fame-lp |title=Big Sean Hopes To "Teach And Leave A Legacy" With "Hall Of Fame" LP |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-12-17 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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">{{cite web|last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22268/title.big-sean-explains-putting-skits-on-hall-of-fame-to-channel-classic-albums |title=Big Sean Explains Putting Skits On "Hall Of Fame" To Channel Classic Albums |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-12-19 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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 (entertainer)|Common]] and [[Billboard Magazine]].<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite web|author=12/20/2012 17:43:01 |url=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 |title=Kanye West, J. Cole 'Blown Away' By Big Sean's Hall of Fame - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2012-12-20 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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 » BIG SEAN – 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>{{cite web|url=http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/04/big-sean-reveals-favorite-track-from-new-album/ |title=Big Sean Reveals Favorite Track From New Album |publisher=HipHop-N-More |date=2012-04-18 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On December 19, 2012 Sean said the album was 80% finished.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/listen-to-big-seans-interview-with-angie-martinez/ |title=Listen to Big Sean's Interview With Angie Martinez - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2012-12-19 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2013/01/xxl-presents-the-35-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013-3/#33 |title=XXL Presents... The 35 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-01-14 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/the-50-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013/big-sean-hall-of-fame |title=11. Big Sean, Hall Of Fame — The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 |publisher=Complex |date=2013-01-02 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1699660/most-anticipated-rap-albums-2013.jhtml |title=Jay-Z And Eminem Return With 2013's Most Anticipated Hip-Hop Albums - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2013-01-04 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
== Guests and production ==
In regards to features and production, he revealed that Kanye West, [[Nas]], [[Tyga]], [[Common (entertainer)|Common]] and [[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>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/big-sean-says-cruel-winter-is-coming-sooner-than-you-think |title=Big Sean Says "Cruel Winter" is Coming "Sooner Than You Think" |publisher=Complex |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> He would later confirm features from [[Miguel (singer)|Miguel]], [[Kid Cudi]] and other members of the [[G.O.O.D. Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/02/big-sean-reveals-hall-of-fame-features-video/ |title=Big Sean Reveals 'Hall of Fame' Features [Video] - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/big-seans-album-will-have-features-from-nas-kid-cudi-and-miguel |title=Big Sean's Album Will Have Features from Nas, Kid Cudi, and Miguel |publisher=Complex |date=2013-02-09 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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>{{cite web|author=Nigel D. |url=http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2013/04/topic/topic/featured/photo-of-the-day-big-sean-in-the-studio-with-eminem-royce-da-59/ |title=Photo Of The Day: Big Sean In The Studio With Eminem & Royce Da 5'9" | RealTalkNY |publisher=Realtalkny.uproxx.com |date=2013-01-11 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/eminem-and-big-sean-were-pictured-in-the-studio-together |title=What Could Eminem and Big Sean Hanging in the Studio Mean? |publisher=Complex |date=2013-04-26 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On June 8, 2013, Big Sean talked with [[MTV News]] about his studio session with Eminem, promising a potential final product and labeling it a "Detroit classic" but being unsure if it will appear either on ''Hall of Fame'' or on Eminem's upcoming eighth studio album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meara |first=Paul |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24244/title.big-sean-says-he-has-a-lot-in-common-with-eminem |title=Big Sean Says He Has A Lot In Common With Eminem |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-06-08 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 17, in an interview with ThisisMaxTV, Sean announced that [[Ellie Goulding]] would be featured on the album. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thisismax.net/2013/07/17/big-sean-reveals-details-on-new-song-with-ellie-goulding/ |title=Big Sean Reveals Details On New Song With Ellie Goulding!! |publisher=Thisismax.Net |date=2013-07-17 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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/>
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>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/big-sean-reflects-on-family-in-new-vlog-episode/ |title=Big Sean Reflects on Family in New Vlog Episode - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-04-17 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> Starting on February 23 Sean began a European tour in promotion of the album that continued until March 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/02/21/big-sean-european-tour-dates/#more-256304 |title=Big Sean European Tour Dates |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-02-21 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
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 /> Then on June 22, he released a video on [[YouTube]] where he previewed one of the songs (Nothing Is Stopping You) and announced a release date of August 27, 2013 for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/big-sean-hall-of-fame-release-date |title=Big Sean Hall Of Fame Release Date |publisher=Complex |date=2013-06-22 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 26, 2013, Sean revealed the standard and deluxe edition album covers via his [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/07/26/big-sean-shows-off-hall-of-fame-album-covers/ |title=Big Sean Shows Off Hall Of Fame Album Covers |publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 29, 2013 , The song <nowiki>''Fire''</nowiki> got leaked, but some hours later. Big sean released the song himself on Soundcloud with an artwork. He already previewed the song 2 times in London.
===Singles===
On October 6, 2012, in an interview discussing the album, Sean 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." Later that day, he [[Twitter|tweeted]] that he decided to hold back on the emotional songs for a bit and would 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|''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>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/04/05/new-music-big-sean-x-common-switch-up/ |title=New Music: Big Sean x Common “Switch Up” |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-04-05 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> The song was then released for [[Music download|digital download]] the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/switch-up-feat.-common/id632979052?i=632979053 |title=iTunes - Music - Switch Up (feat. Common) - Single by Big Sean |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2013-04-06 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> The song has since peaked at #50 on the ''Billboard'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]].
On June 25, 2013, Sean released the third single, "[[Beware (Big Sean song)|Beware]]", featuring rapper [[Lil Wayne]] and singer [[Jhene Aiko]] to [[iTunes]]. On July 9, 2013 the song will be released to [[Rhythmic contemporary]] radio.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cooper |first=Roman |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24420/title.big-sean-announces-hall-of-fame-release-date-reveals-next-single |title=Big Sean "Hall Of Fame" Release Date, Regular & Deluxe Edition Cover Art | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | |publisher=Allaccess.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> In its first week of release the song debuted at #100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.
==Recorded tracks==
The following songs were recorded by Big Sean for ''Hall of Fame'', although it is not yet confirmed which will be featured on the album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cooper |first=Roman |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23183/title.big-sean-hall-of-fame-tentative-tracklist-revealed-after-album-preview-in-london/ |title=Big Sean "Hall Of Fame" Tentative Tracklist Revealed After Album Preview In London | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-03-13 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
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*"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 (Big Sean song)|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>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhWKR4M1EP62FHTo53 |title=Video: Big Sean Previews New "Fire" Record Off His Hall Of Fame Album In London! [Fixed] |publisher=Worldstarhiphop.com |date=2013-03-14 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RealSway/status/301000309029892097 |title=Twitter / RealSway: I heard @BigSean's "Hall of |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</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 />
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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>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/big-sean-reflects-on-family-in-new-vlog-episode/ |title=Big Sean Reflects on Family in New Vlog Episode - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-04-17 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> Starting on February 23 Sean began a European tour in promotion of the album that continued until March 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/02/21/big-sean-european-tour-dates/#more-256304 |title=Big Sean European Tour Dates |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-02-21 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
-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 /> Then on June 22, he released a video on [[YouTube]] where he previewed one of the songs (Nothing Is Stopping You) and announced a release date of August 27, 2013 for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/big-sean-hall-of-fame-release-date |title=Big Sean Hall Of Fame Release Date |publisher=Complex |date=2013-06-22 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 26, 2013, Sean revealed the standard and deluxe edition album covers via his [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/07/26/big-sean-shows-off-hall-of-fame-album-covers/ |title=Big Sean Shows Off Hall Of Fame Album Covers |publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref>
+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 /> Then on June 22, he released a video on [[YouTube]] where he previewed one of the songs (Nothing Is Stopping You) and announced a release date of August 27, 2013 for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/big-sean-hall-of-fame-release-date |title=Big Sean Hall Of Fame Release Date |publisher=Complex |date=2013-06-22 |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 26, 2013, Sean revealed the standard and deluxe edition album covers via his [[Instagram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/07/26/big-sean-shows-off-hall-of-fame-album-covers/ |title=Big Sean Shows Off Hall Of Fame Album Covers |publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> On July 29, 2013 , The song <nowiki>''Fire''</nowiki> got leaked, but some hours later. Big sean released the song himself on Soundcloud with an artwork. He already previewed the song 2 times in London.
===Singles===
On October 6, 2012, in an interview discussing the album, Sean 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." Later that day, he [[Twitter|tweeted]] that he decided to hold back on the emotional songs for a bit and would 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|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].
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