The Last Kiss | ||||
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Studio album by Jadakiss | ||||
Released | April 7, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2005-2009 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 60:07 | |||
Label | D-Block, Ruff Ryders, Roc-A-Fella, Def Jam | |||
Producer | Baby Grand, Buckwild, ChopHouze, Eric Hudson, Fiend, Mr. Porter, Needlz, Neenyo, Neo Da Matrix, Sean C & LV, Snagz, Swiff D, Swizz Beatz, The Alchemist, The Inkredibles, The Neptunes | |||
Jadakiss chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Last Kiss | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | (61/100) |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllHipHop | (7/10) |
AllMusic | |
Entertainment Weekly | B |
HipHopDX | |
Pitchfork Media | (5.2/10) |
RapReviews | (7.5/10) |
Spin | (4/10) |
USA Today | |
Vibe | |
XXL |
The Last Kiss is the third studio album by American rapper Jadakiss. The album was released on April 7, 2009, on D-Block Records, Ruff Ryders Entertainment, Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings, after numerous delays. The album features guest appearances from Faith Evans, Swizz Beatz, Bobby V, Pharrell Williams, OJ da Juiceman, Sheek Louch, Mary J. Blige, Styles P, Ghostface Killah, Ne-Yo, Raekwon, Young Jeezy, D-Block, U.S.D.A., Lil Wayne, Blood Raw, & Avery Storm. Production on the album is handled by The Alchemist, Buckwild, Swizz Beatz, Neo da Matrix, The Neptunes, Baby Grand, Eric Hudson, Needlz, Sean C & LV and more
The first official single, "By My Side" featuring Ne-Yo was released on October 7, 2008 and the second single, "Can't Stop Me", which has peaked at #78 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks, was released on February 17, 2009. "Letter to B.I.G" was released as a promo single from the album and was also included on the soundtrack to the motion picture Notorious released on March 10, 2009. "Death Wish" was released as the third official single on March 24, 2009 and features Lil Wayne. The fourth and final single "Who's Real" was digitally released on May 5, 2009, released for airplay on June 9, 2009 and officially released on June 16, 2009. The album was given positive to mixed reviews from music critics.