Lil Durk 2X is the second studio album by American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on July 22, 2016, by Only the Family and Def Jam Recordings, his final release under the latter label.[1][2] Following the release of Durk's debut album, Remember My Name (2015), after suffering numerous delays. The production on the album was handled by C-Sick, DJ L, Wheezy, Sonny Digital, ChopSquad DJ, Southside, Young Chop and Zaytoven, among others. The standard edition of the album features guest appearances from Young Thug, Ty Dolla Sign, Yo Gotti and Dej Loaf while the deluxe edition adds additional guest appearances from Future and Kid Ink.
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Released | July 22, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
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Length | 45:16 | |||
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Singles from Lil Durk 2X | ||||
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Background
editIn 2016, Durk announced that his next project would be his forthcoming mixtape called Lil Durk 2X, and it would be released on May 1, 2016.[3] Durk then stated that the mixtape would have to be his second album, and this project has later been slated for a June 24, 2016 release. However, the album has been changed and slated for the July 22, 2016 release. The OTF frontman moved approximately 7,745 physical copies of his latest project, combined with streaming sales, amounts to a total of 12,259 units.[4]
Singles
Lil Durk 2X spawned four singles, with all four singles being released prior to the album. The lead single from the album, “My Beyoncé”, features Dej Loaf and was released on November 9, 2015.[5]
”She Just Wanna”, the second single from the album was released on May 24, 2016 and features Ty Dolla Sign.[6] “Money Walk” was released as the albums third single, being released on June 16, 2016 and featuring a verse from Yo Gotti.[7]
The final single released from Lil Durk 2X was released on July 8, 2016, and was “True”. “True” was also the only solo single released from the album.[8]
Critical reception
editTrack listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s)[9] | Length |
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1. | "Check" |
| Wheezy | 4:37 |
2. | "LilDurk2x" |
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| 3:12 |
3. | "So What" (featuring Young Thug) |
| Donis Beats | 3:10 |
4. | "She Just Wanna" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) |
| ChopSquad DJ | 3:37 |
5. | "Money Walk" (featuring Yo Gotti) |
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| 3:15 |
6. | "Glock Up" |
| DJ L | 3:01 |
7. | "Rich Nigga" |
| Inomek | 3:18 |
8. | "True" |
| Sonny Digital | 3:09 |
9. | "Set It Off" |
| ChopSquad DJ | 3:17 |
10. | "Super Powers" |
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| 4:08 |
11. | "My Beyoncé" (featuring Dej Loaf) |
| C-Sick | 4:39 |
Total length: | 39:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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12. | "Hated on Me" (featuring Future) | Southside | 3:00 | |
13. | "Make It Back" |
| Inomek | 2:53 |
14. | "Good Good" (featuring Kid Ink and Dej Loaf) |
| Chopsquad DJ | 4:50 |
Total length: | 45:16 |
Notes
Charts
editChart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[11] | 29 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ "Lil Durk 2X by Lil Durk". iTunes. July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Lil Durk Leaves Def Jam After 5 Years". HNHH. 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Lil Durk on Forthcoming Album 'Lil Durk 2X': 'I Just Had More Fun Being Me'". Billboard. 2016-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Pearce, Sheldon (2016-03-29). "Lil Durk Announces LilDurk2x, Shares "If I Could" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ Lil Durk (Ft. DeJ Loaf) – My Beyoncé, retrieved 2024-09-22
- ^ "She Just Wanna (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - Single by Lil Durk". iTunes. July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Money Walk - Lyrics and Music by Lil Durk arranged by TMarzMusic". Smule. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Listen To Lil Durk's "True"". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
- ^ "Lil Durk 2X - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.com. July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Make sure y'all get bro album @imlildurk2x track 11 titled Super powers produced by @youngchopbeatz and myself". Instagram. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2016.