I Decided | ||||
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Studio album by Big Sean | ||||
Released | February 3, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
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Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 50:20 | |||
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Singles from I Decided | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.0/10 |
Metacritic | 67/100 |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Consequence of Sound | B– |
Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
Exclaim! | 7/10 |
HipHopDX | 4.1/5 |
Pretty Much Amazing | B– |
Pitchfork | 6.3/10 |
Rolling Stone | |
Tiny Mix Tapes | |
XXL | 4/5 (XL) |
I Decided (stylized as I Decided.) is the fourth studio album by American rapper Big Sean. It was released on February 3, 2017, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Jeremih, Migos, The-Dream, Jhené Aiko (credited as the duo Twenty88 with himself), Flint Chozen Choir, Starrah and Eminem. The production on the album was handled by Sean's frequent collaborator Key Wane, alongside a variety of record producers such as Metro Boomin, DJ Dahi, Fuse, Tre Pounds, DJ Mustard, WondaGurl, Detail, The Track Burnaz and Amaire Johnson, among others.
The album was supported by three singles: "Bounce Back", "Moves" and "Jump Out the Window". I Decided received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. It is Sean's second US number-one album. The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The album is a concept album that centers around the idea of rebirth. In January 2017, during an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Big Sean confirmed that both men on the album cover are him—a present-day version to the left and an older version of himself to the right.