Blkswn
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| Studio album by Smino | ||||
| Released | March 14, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2014–16 | |||
| Studio | Classick Studios | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, Alternative R&B,funk | |||
| Length | 63:14 | |||
| Label | Zero Fatigue LLC, Downtown Records | |||
| Producer | Monte Booker, THEMpeople, Sango, Phoelix, J. Bird | |||
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| Exclaim |   |
blkswn is the debut studio album by American rapper Smino. It was released on March 14, 2017 with Zero Fatigue LLC under license to Downtown Records.
The album includes guest appearances from Ravyn Lenae, Bari, theMIND, Jay2, Via Rosa, Drea Smith, Akenya, Jean Deaux, and Noname, with production coming from Monte Booker, THEMpeople, Sango, Phoelix, and J. Bird. The artwork of the album was done by Victor Birriel and taken by Chicago native, Taylor Madison, photographer of Diary of Disposables.
The release date holds a special significance to the St. Louis rapper because 314 is the area code of his hometown.
On December 2, 2016, Smino announced the title of the album and released "blkswn" as the first single. On February 8, 2017, the second single, "Anita" was released. He released "Blkoscars" on February 24, and "Father Son, Holy Smoke" on March 10 as promotional singles. On July 26, the music video for "Netflix & Dusse" was released.
Upon its release, album received critical acclaim and positive reviews. Kelsee Thomas of Ear Milk said "Smino is letting us know in blkswn that he's aware of the change and of the fact that he needs to pay attention to keeping his vices under control now more than ever. He asked for this blessing and now he's asking for help while his blessings." Scott Glaysher of Exclaim said "Any time an artist can blend genres together in a way that doesn't seem forced or stolen, it definitely makes for an eye-opening listen." On March 17, 2017, Apple Music named Smino "New Artist of the Week".
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