Chill, Dummy

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Chill, Dummy
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Studio album by
P.O.S
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2017 (2017-01-27)
GenreHip hop
Length45:20
LabelDoomtree Records
Producer
P.O.S chronology
We Don't Even Live Here
(2013) 		Chill, Dummy
(2017)

Chill, Dummy (often stylized as Chill, dummy[1]) is the fifth solo studio album by American rapper P.O.S.[2] It was released on Doomtree Records on January 27, 2017.[3] Guest appearances include Busdriver, Astronautalis, Open Mike Eagle, and Justin Vernon, among others.[4] It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.[5]

Production[]

The album is produced by Lazerbeak, Makr, Cory Grindberg, Ryan Olson, and P.O.S himself.[6] It also features Moncelas Boston, Rapper Hooks, Justin Vernon, Lady Midnight, Busdriver, Dwynell Roland, Gerald, Manchita, Open Mike Eagle, Angelenah, Allan Kingdom, Astronautalis, Eric Mayson, Hard_R (P.O.S's son),[7] Kathleen Hanna, Lizzo, Lydia Liza, and Nicholas L. Perez.[8]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic83/100[9]
Review scores
SourceRating
The A.V. ClubB+[10]
Pitchfork7.4/10[11]
PopMatters8/10 stars[12]
SLUG Magazinefavorable[13]

At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 83, based on 4 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[9]

ABC News placed it at number 26 on the "50 Best Albums of 2017" list.[14]

In popular culture[]

The song Born a Snake was used in Marvel’s Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, in episode nine.[15]

The song Gravedigger was used in EA's racing game Need for Speed Payback.[16]

Track listing[]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Born a Snake"P.O.S2:32
2."Wearing a Bear"Lazerbeak2:41
3."Bully" (featuring Moncelas Boston and Rapper Hooks)Makr3:29
4."Faded" (featuring Justin Vernon and Lady Midnight)P.O.S3:51
5."Pieces/Ruins" (featuring Busdriver and Dwynell Roland)Cory Grindberg5:21
6."Get Ate" (featuring Gerald)P.O.S1:25
7."Roddy Piper" (featuring Moncelas Boston)
  • Lazerbeak
  • Ryan Olson
4:20
8."Thieves/Kings"Cory Grindberg2:44
9."Infinite Scroll" (featuring Manchita and Open Mike Eagle)Cory Grindberg4:02
10."Lanes"P.O.S1:50
11."Gravedigger" (featuring Angelenah)Cory Grindberg4:17
12."Sleepdrone/Superposition" (featuring Allan Kingdom, Astronautalis, Eric Mayson, Hard_R, Kathleen Hanna, Lizzo, Lydia Liza, and Nicholas L. Perez)P.O.S8:48

Personnel[]

Credits adapted from liner notes.

  • P.O.S – vocals, production (4, 6, 10, 12), recording
  • Jeremy Ylvisaker – guitar (1)
  • Gerald – vocals (1, 6)
  • Lazerbeak – production (2, 7), executive production
  • Moncelas Boston – vocals (3, 7)
  • Rapper Hooks – vocals (3)
  • Makr – production (3)
  • Lady Midnight – vocals (4, 8, 9, 11)
  • Dwynell Roland – vocals (5)
  • Busdriver – vocals (5)
  • Cory Grindberg – production (5, 8, 9, 11)
  • Ryan Olson – production (7)
  • Open Mike Eagle – vocals (9)
  • Manchita – vocals (9)
  • James Buckley – bass guitar (9, 11)
  • Angelenah – vocals (11)
  • DJ Abilities – turntables (11)
  • Hard_R – vocals (12)
  • Allan Kingdom – vocals (12)
  • Astronautalis – vocals (12)
  • Kathleen Hanna – vocals (12)
  • Lizzo – vocals (12)
  • Eric Mayson – vocals (12)
  • Lydia Liza – vocals (12)
  • Nicholas L. Perez – vocals (12)
  • Joe Mabbott – drums (12), engineering, recording, mixing
  • BJ Burton – recording (2), mixing (2)
  • Bruce Templeton – mastering
  • Brian Hart – photography, design
  • Crystal Quinn – text

Charts[]

Chart Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[5] 16

References[]

  1. ^ Slingerland, Calum (December 13, 2016). "P.O.S Gets Justin Vernon, Kathleen Hanna for 'Chill, dummy' LP". Exclaim!. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  2. ^ "P.O.S. - Chill Dummy - CD - tracklisting, cover art, buy". UGHH. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  3. ^ "P.O.S. Archives | Ghettoblaster Magazine". Ghettoblaster Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  4. ^ Thompson, Erik (January 25, 2017). "P.O.S roars back from health woes with 'Chill, Dummy' | City Pages". City Pages. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "POS Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  6. ^ Boller, Jay (December 13, 2016). "P.O.S spills details about new solo album 'Chill, Dummy' | City Pages". City Pages. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  7. ^ Raihala, Ross (March 7, 2016). "Minneapolis rapper P.O.S. releases 'personal' new song". TwinCities.com. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  8. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (January 26, 2017). "Stream P.O.S' "Chill, dummy" Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "Chill, Dummy by P.O.S". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  10. ^ Anthony, David (January 27, 2017). "P.O.S. is reborn and revitalized on Chill, Dummy". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  11. ^ Walls, Seth Colter (January 27, 2017). "P.O.S: Chill, dummy Album Review | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  12. ^ Kok, Dan (February 10, 2017). "P.O.S: Chill, Dummy". PopMatters. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  13. ^ "Review: P.O.S. – Chill, Dummy". SLUG Magazine. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  14. ^ Raible, Allan (December 27, 2017). "50 best albums of 2017". ABC News. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  15. ^ "P.O.S Reveals "Born A Snake" In Collaboration With Marvel's "Black Panther" Series". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  16. ^ "Need for Speed Payback Soundtrack". Retrieved April 1, 2021.

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