Queen of da Souf

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Queen of da Souf
Mulatto queen of da souf.png
Studio album by
Mulatto
ReleasedAugust 21, 2020
Recorded2019–2020
GenreHip hop
Length31:24
Label
Producer
  • Bankhead
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Bijan Amir
  • BricksDaMane
  • Diego Ave
  • Ghost-Kid Da Produca
  • Hitmaka
  • IAmXayy
  • Jae Roc
  • Johnny Dutra
  • J. White Did It
  • Murda Beatz
  • Pooh Beatz
  • BOADRAY
  • Rice n' Peas
  • Robot Scott
  • RTJ
  • SkipOnDaBeat
  • Tha Genius
  • ThaOnlySensei
  • London Jae
Mulatto chronology
Hit the Latto
(2019) 		Queen of da Souf
(2020)
Extended version cover
Mulatto - Queen of da Souf.png
Singles from Queen of da Souf
  1. "Bitch from da Souf (Remix)"
    Released: December 4, 2019
  2. "Muwop"
    Released: July 30, 2020
  3. "On God"
    Released: September 10, 2020
  4. "In n Out"
    Released: October 15, 2020
  5. "Sex Lies"
    Released: November 27, 2020

Queen of da Souf is the debut studio album by American rapper Latto (known at the time as Mulatto). It was released on August 21, 2020, by Streamcut Records and RCA Records.[1] The album was supported by four singles: "Bitch from da Souf" remix featuring Saweetie and Trina, "Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane, "On God" and "In n Out" featuring City Girls. Queen of da Souf was also preceded by two promotional singles, "No Hook" and "He Say She Say". The album features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, City Girls, 21 Savage, 42 Dugg, Saweetie and Trina.[2] The album debuted at number 44 on the Billboard 200. An extended version was released on December 11, 2020.[3]

Background[]

In 2019, Latto broke through with her single "Bitch from da Souf" and consequently went on to sign a record deal with RCA Records in early 2020. The single peaked at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States. The song later received a remix featuring rappers Saweetie and Trina. The remix was featured on both her 2019 Hit the Latto EP as well as Queen of da Souf. A day prior to the album's announcement, it was revealed that Mulatto would be included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[4] On August 12, 2020, Mulatto went on her social media accounts to announce the release of Queen of da Souf and revealed the cover art alongside the release date.[5] Three days later, Mulatto revealed the track listing for the album, but replaced all unknown guest appearances with emojis, opting for her fans to guess the features.[6] Mulatto revealed the features on August 19, which included the rapper duo City Girls and Georgian rapper 21 Savage.[7]

Singles[]

The album's lead single, "Bitch from da Souf" was released in January 2019 and became Mulatto's breakout hit. The remix version featuring Saweetie and Trina was released in December 2019 and appear on the album.

The album's first promotional single "No Hook" was released on April 23, 2020. The song was Mulatto's first official release since announcing she had signed to RCA Records and was released alongside its music video. "No Hook" tells Mulatto's come up story to stardom in a single verse, hence the title. One month later, "He Say She Say" was released alongside a "quarantine style" music video as the album's second promotional single.

"Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane was released on July 30, 2020, as the album's official second single after Mulatto recreated Mane's album covers on her social media.[8] The song samples Mane's 2007 single "Freaky Gurl" and was released alongside its music video. The single was serviced to US Rhythmic radio on August 25, 2020.[9]

The album's third single, "On God", had a music video released on Lyrical Lemonade's YouTube account on September 10, 2020.[10]

"In n Out", featuring American rap duo City Girls, was released as the album's fourth single and received a music video which was released on October 15, 2020.[11]

"Sex Lies" featuring Lil Baby was released as the first single from the extended version of the album and the fifth overall. A music video was premiered on December 11, 2020.[12]

Other songs[]

A music video for the opening track, "Youngest and Richest", was premiered on the release date of the album.[13] A music video for the extended version album track, "Spend It", was released on December 22, 2020. The video portrays Mulatto going to a local Walmart and purchasing essential items for the community.[14]

Track listing[]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[15]

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Youngest and Richest"
  • Alyssa Stephens
  • Joel Banks
  • Taylor Banks
Bankroll Got It1:45
2."Muwop" (featuring Gucci Mane)
J. White Did It3:20
3."In N Out" (featuring City Girls)
3:15
4."He Say She Say"
  • Stephens
  • Mark Bankhead, Jr.
  • Randy Turner, Jr.
  • Bijan Amirkhani
  • Bankhead
  • RTJ
  • Bijan Amir
2:25
5."Pull Up" (featuring 21 Savage)
  • Diego Ave
  • Hitmaka
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Jae Roc
2:36
6."Toya Turnup Talks" (Skit)
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Diego Ave
  • BOADRAY
0:36
7."On God"
  • Diego Ave
  • Bankroll Got It
1:53
8."Look Back at It"
  • Stephens
  • Julian Taylor
  • Darryl Clemons
  • Charles Driggers
  • Jordan Holt-May
  • IAmXayy
  • Pooh Beatz
  • BricksDaMane
2:47
9."No Hook"
  • Stephens
  • Bankhead, Jr.
  • Turner, Jr.
  • Tracy Maxwell, Jr.
  • Bankhead
  • RTJ
  • BOADRAY
  • ThaOnlySensei
1:43
10."Off Top" (featuring 42 Dugg)
  • Hitmaka
  • SkipOnDaBeat
2:16
11."My Body"
  • Ghost-Kid Da Produca
  • Tha Genius
2:58
12."Blame Me"
  • Stephens
  • Driggers
  • Kevin White
  • Michael Woods II
  • Kevin Price
  • Scott Carter
  • Rice N’ Peas
  • Go Grizzly
  • BricksDaMane
  • Robot Scott
2:06
13."Bitch from da Souf" (Remix featuring Saweetie and Trina)
Bankroll Got It3:44
Total length:31:24
Extended version[16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Queen"
  • Stephens
  • Ahmar Bailey
  • Johnny Dutra
  • Johnny Dutra
  • Kid Hazel
2:16
15."Sex Lies" (featuring Lil Baby)
  • Stephens
  • Dominique Jones
  • Darryl Clemons
  • Nija Charles
  • Steven Charles Alexander
  • Tahj Morgan
  • Dj Shawdi P
  • JetsonMade
  • Pooh Beatz
2:42
16."Step It Up"
  • Stephens
  • Javar Rockamore
  • K-So Jaynes
  • Roman Rondiak
The Loopholes2:41
17."Stank"
  • Stephens
  • Carlos Goodwin
  • Clemons
  • Julian Xavier Taylor
  • Jaucquez Lowe
  • Iam Xayy
  • London Jae
  • Los the Producer
  • Pooh Beatz
2:30
18."Spend It"
  • Stephens
  • Diego Avendano
  • Joel Banks
  • Jordan Holt-May
  • Taylor Banks
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Diego Ave
2:32

Charts[]

Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[17] 44

References[]

  1. ^ "Mulatto crowns herself 'Queen Of da Souf' on new album". www.revolt.tv. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "Mulatto Declares Herself "Queen Of da Souf" On Debut Ft. Gucci Mane, City Girls". www.hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Twitter". Retrieved December 18, 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Cline, Georgette (August 11, 2020). "XXL 2020 Freshman Class Revealed". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Queen Of da Souf 8/21". Retrieved August 16, 2020 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Harper, Rosario (August 15, 2020). "Mulatto Shares Jam-Packed Queen Of da Souf Album Tracklisting and Uses Emojis To Reveal Guest Features". SOHH. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  7. ^ "Mulatto Shares "Queen Of da Souf" Tracklist: 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, & More". www.hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  8. ^ "Gucci Mane Reacts To Mulatto Recreating His Classic Album Covers". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  9. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | ..." August 15, 2020. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  10. ^ "Mulatto Makes Men Her Accessories In The Outrageous 'On God' Video". Uproxx. September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  11. ^ Powell, Jon (October 16, 2020). "Mulatto teams up with City Girls for "In N Out" visual". Revolt. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  12. ^ Cho, Regina (December 11, 2020). "Mulatto puts on a show in new "Sex Lies" visual featuring Lil Baby". Revolt. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  13. ^ "Mulatto's 'Youngest N Richest' Video Takes Her Out To The Country". Uproxx. August 29, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  14. ^ "Mulatto - Spend It (Official Video) - YouTube". Retrieved December 22, 2020 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "listen.tidal.com/album/152304826/credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  16. ^ https://tidal.com/browse/album/165365273
  17. ^ "Queen of Da Souf Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
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