Pressure (Jeezy album)

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Pressure
Jeezy – Pressure.png
Studio album by
Jeezy
ReleasedDecember 15, 2017
Recorded2017
Studio
GenreHip hop
Length44:37
Label
Producer
Jeezy chronology
Trap or Die 3
(2016) 		Pressure
(2017) 		TM104: The Legend of the Snowman
(2019)
Singles from Pressure
  1. "Bottles Up"
    Released: October 27, 2017
  2. "Cold Summer"
    Released: November 3, 2017
  3. "This Is It"
    Released: December 15, 2017[1]

Pressure is the tenth studio album by American rapper Jeezy. It was released on December 15, 2017, by YJ Music, Inc., under exclusive license to Def Jam Recordings.[2] The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Puff Daddy and Kodak Black, among others.[3] The album was supported by three official singles: "Bottles Up" featuring Puff Daddy, "Cold Summer" featuring Tee Grizzley and "This Is It".

Background[]

On November 30, 2017, the album was teased with a trailer via Jeezy's Instagram.[4] The teaser revealed the album's title and release date.[5] The tracklist was later revealed on December 6, 2017.[6]

Singles[]

The album's lead single, "Bottles Up" featuring Puff Daddy was released on October 27, 2017.[7] The album's second single, "Cold Summer" featuring Tee Grizzley was released on November 3, 2017.[7]

The first and second promotional singles, "Spyder" and "American Dream" featuring J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar were released simultaneously on December 14, 2017.[8]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic66/100[9]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars[10]
HipHopDX3.4/5[11]
Pitchfork6.3/10[12]

At Metacritic, Pressure received a score of 66 out of 100 from four reviews, indicating "generally favorable reception".[9]

Commercial performance[]

Pressure debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 with 72,000 album-equivalent units, of which 54,000 were pure album sales.[13] It is Jeezy's ninth consecutive US top 10 album since 2005.[13]

Track listing[]

Credits were adapted from the album's liner notes.[14]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Spyder"
D. Rich3:21
2."Cold Summer" (featuring Tee Grizzley)
P.C.3:01
3."In a Major Way" (featuring Payroll Giovanni)
  • Jenkins
  • Gerran Adams
  • Dior Petty
Gotti Rock Solid2:58
4."Floor Seats" (featuring 2 Chainz)
D. Rich3:25
5."This Is It"
3:00
6."Bottles Up" (featuring Puff Daddy)
P.C.3:00
7."Valet Interlude"
  • Jenkins
  • Anthony Thompson
  • Shirleen Aubert
  • Kevin Grady
Djay Cas1:57
8."Respect"
  • Jenkins
  • Adams
Gotti Rock Solid3:22
9."Pressure" (featuring Kodak Black and YG)
D. Rich4:20
10."Like Them" (featuring Tory Lanez and Rick Ross)
3:50
11."The Life" (featuring Wizkid and Trey Songz)
4:50
12."American Dream" (featuring J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar)
Soundsmith Productions4:09
13."Snow Season"
  • Jenkins
  • Miller
P.C.3:24
Total length:44:37

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer
  • ^[c] signifies an uncredited co-producer

Sample credits

  • "Cold Summer" contains excerpts from "Street Fame", written by Tupac Shakur and Delmar Arnaud, as performed by 2Pac.
  • "Bottles Up" contains interpolations from "Tear Da Club Up", written by Paul Beauregard, Ricky Dunigan, Lola Mitchell and Jordan Houston, as performed by Three 6 Mafia.
  • "Valet Interlude" contains samples from "For You", written by Shirleen Aubert and Kevin Grady, as performed by Lushus Daim & the Pretty Vain.
  • "Like Them" contains a sample from Frank Dukes' original composition "Amby".
  • "The Life" contains a sample from Frank Dukes' original composition "Emoboy".
  • "American Dream" contains samples from "Flying", written by Bilal Oliver and Dominick Lamb, as performed by Bilal.
  • "Snow Season" contains excerpts from "Northern Lights", performed by Stellardrone.

Personnel[]

Credits were adapted from the album's liner notes.[14]

Charts[]

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] 84
US Billboard 200[13] 6
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] 3

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.allaccess.com/urban/cool-new-music
  2. ^ "Pressure by Jeezy". Apple Music. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  3. ^ Puckett, Lily (December 5, 2017). "Jeezy shares tracklist for Pressure". The Fader. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  4. ^ A., Aron (November 30, 2017). "Jeezy Announces "Pressure" Album & Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  5. ^ Penrose, Nerisha (November 30, 2017). "Jeezy Announces New Album 'Pressure' for December". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  6. ^ "Jeezy Enlists Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, & Tory Lanez for 'Pressure'". Rap-Up. December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Jeezy Drops 'Bottles Up' feat. Puff Daddy & 'Cold Summer' feat. Tee Grizzley". Rap-Up. October 26, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  8. ^ "Jeezy – 'American Dream (Ft. J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar)' + 'Spyder'". Fashionably-Early. December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "Reviews and Tracks for Pressure by Jeezy". Metacritic. Retrieved 2017-12-2017. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ Andy Kellman. "Pressure - Young Jeezy | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  11. ^ Garrett, Ural. "Jeezy Pressure Album Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  12. ^ Sheldon Pearce. "Jeezy: Pressure Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b c Caulfield, Keith (December 24, 2017). "Eminem's 'Revival' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart, G-Eazy & Jeezy Bow in Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b Pressure (CD liner notes). Jeezy. Def Jam Recordings. 2017.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^ "Jeezy Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  16. ^ "Jeezy Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
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