Waking at Dawn
Waking at Dawn | ||||
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Released | July 1, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
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Length | 35:56 | |||
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Waking at Dawn is the debut commercial mixtape by Canadian recording artist Roy Woods. It was released on July 1, 2016, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records.[1] The album serves as a follow-up to his debut EP Exis (2015). It was preceded by two singles; "Gwan Big Up Urself" and "How I Feel".
Background[]
On March 11, 2016, Roy Woods announced the mixtape's title via Twitter.[2] The release date and cover art was revealed on June 29, 2016.[3]
Singles[]
The mixtape's lead single and second single, "Gwan Big Up Urself" and "How I Feel" was released on June 4, 2016.[4][5]
Critical reception[]
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Source | Rating |
HotNewHipHop | (74/100) [6] |
Now | [7] |
Exclaim! | 6/10[8] |
Waking at Dawn was met with generally positive reviews. The album received a 74 out of 100 by HotNewHipHop. Writing for Exclaim!, Themistoklis Alexis praised the album's "flashes of maturity" but criticized Woods' "failure to emote fully on phonics."[8]
Track listing[]
Credits were adapted from Tidal.[9]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sonic Boom" |
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| 3:04 |
2. | "You Love It" |
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| 3:06 |
3. | "Gwan Big Up Urself" |
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| 3:20 |
4. | "How I Feel" |
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| 3:43 |
5. | "Down Girl" |
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| 2:49 |
6. | "Switch" |
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| 3:21 |
7. | "Got Me" |
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| 3:38 |
8. | "Why" |
| Murda Beatz | 4:22 |
9. | "Menace" |
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| 4:53 |
10. | "She Knows About Me" |
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| 3:40 |
Total length: | 35:56 |
Personnel[]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
Performers
Technical
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Production
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Charts[]
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 30 |
US Billboard 200[11] | 127 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] | 11 |
Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Worldwide | July 1, 2016 | Digital download |
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References[]
- ^ "Here's Roy Wood$' New Album 'Waking At Dawn'". Complex. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ Gavin, Sean (March 11, 2016). "Roy Woods Announces New Project "Waking At Dawn" Coming Soon". The Daily Dose. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Dandridge-Lemco, Ben (June 29, 2016). "Roy Wood$ Shares Waking At Dawn Release Date And Cover Art". The Fader. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ "New Music: Roy Woods – 'Gwan Big Up Urself'". Rap-Up. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Roy Woods – How I Feel". WhatTheHYPE. June 7, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (July 7, 2016). "Roy Woods Waking at Dawn Review News". Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ https://nowtoronto.com/music/album-reviews/roy-woods-waking-at-dawn/
- ^ Jump up to: a b Alexis, Themistoklis (July 1, 2016). "Roy Woods - Waking at Dawn". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Waking At Dawn / Roy Woods". Tidal. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "Roy Woods Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ All citations concerning the release history of Waking at Dawn:
- "Waking at Dawn by Roy Woods on iTunes". iTunes Store. Australia: Apple Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- "Waking at Dawn by Roy Woods on iTunes". iTunes Store. Canada: Apple Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- "Waking at Dawn by Roy Woods on iTunes". iTunes Store. New Zealand: Apple Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- "Waking at Dawn by Roy Woods on iTunes". iTunes Store. United Kingdom: Apple Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- "Waking at Dawn by Roy Woods on iTunes". iTunes Store. United States: Apple Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
External links[]
- 2016 debut albums
- Roy Woods albums
- Albums produced by Murda Beatz
- OVO Sound albums
- Warner Records albums