Audacious (album)
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Audacious is the debut studio album by American hip-hop artist CupcakKe, released on October 14, 2016.[1] It was preceded by the release of two mixtapes, S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) and Cum Cake. CupcakKe released it independently. The album was preceded by its leading single "Picking Cotton".[2][3]
Background and promotion[]
In September, The Fader published an interview with CupcakKe, which she discussed her new album that would address "rape, and everything else".[4]
On October 11, 2016, CupcakKe uploaded an image of her track list on Instagram.[5] Days later, on October 14, 2016, Audacious was available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music but not available on SoundCloud unlike its predecessor, S.T.D. (Shelters to Deltas).
The music video for "Picking Cotton" was released on October 13, 2016.[3] "Spider-Man Dick" was released on November 9, 2016.[6] "Budget" had a music video released on November 27, 2016.[7] "Lgbt" received a music video on December 11, 2016.[8] "Ace Hardware" was released on January 9, 2017.[9] The music video for "Homework" was released on January 19, 2017.[10] "Mistress" was the final music video released on February 6, 2017.[11]
Composition[]
"Lgbt" is an electro-infused LGBT anthem[2] and a "rap anthem for queer acceptance".[12] The album contains dirty rap songs such as "Spider-Man Dick." "Budget" is a hip hop track with trap and urban influences. "Picking Cotton" addresses racial injustice.
Artwork[]
The Fader describes the artwork as "provocative".[2]
Singles[]
"Picking Cotton" was released as the lead single on September 30, 2016.[2]
Track listing[]
Credits adapted from ASCAP and BMI.[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Homework Intro" | Elizabeth Eden Harris | Def Starz | 1:46 |
| 2. | "Mistress" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:06 |
| 3. | "Budget" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:34 |
| 4. | "Lgbt" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:41 |
| 5. | "Spider-Man Dick" | Harris | Turreekk | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Picking Cotton" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Cock a Doodle Doo" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:43 |
| 8. | "Ace Hardware" | Harris | Reddman Bangerz | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Keep Hoes Alive" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:08 |
| 10. | "Birth Mark" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:18 |
| 11. | "Lime" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:11 |
| 12. | "Jesus" | Harris |
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| Total length: | 36:36 | |||
- Sampling credits
- "Homework Intro" samples the song "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears from her 2007 album Blackout.
References[]
- ^ Bundy, Will (October 6, 2016). "CupcakKe Announces New Album "Audacious"". Fader. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "CupcakKe Shares Audacious Album". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ Jump up to: a b cupcakKe (2016-10-13), CupcakKe - Picking Cotton, retrieved 2017-06-24
- ^ Smith, Josh (28 September 2016). "Meet CupcakKe, The Dazzling Rapper Who's Just As Freaky As You And Me THE FADER". The Fader. FADER Magazine. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "I'm Marilyn MonHOE on Instagram: "Surprise