Professional Rapper is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Dicky. It was released on July 31, 2015, by Commission Records, Dirty Burd Music and Alternative Distribution Alliance.[4] The album features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Rich Homie Quan, Fetty Wap, Jace, Viper, Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco, and T-Pain, alongside narrations from Hannibal Buress and Lil Dicky's parents.[5]
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| Released | July 31, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | by David Gulik | |||
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| Length | 89:00 | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| HipHopDX | 3.5/5[2] |
| Vice | A−[3] |
The album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 22,000 copies, created a total of 26,000 equivalent album units in the United States.[6]
Background
editOn May 22, 2013, Lil Dicky self-released his first official mixtape, titled So Hard. Following the release of the mixtape, Dicky began using the Kickstarter website, to create a goal of raising $70,000 for him to release his upcoming first studio album, with accompanying music videos and tours. On November 20, 2013, Kickstarter projected a month-long for a crowdfunding period of reaching a fundraising goal within a week. The fundraising was dramatically successful, raising it at a total of $113,017.[7]
Singles
editThe album's lead single, "Lemme Freak", was released on September 17, 2014.[8] The song was produced by Jim Cummings. The music video received over 90 million views as of May 2021.[9]
The album's second single, "White Crime", was released on December 10, 2014.[10] The song was produced by Roger Goodman. The music video received over 21 million views as of May 2021.[11]
The album's third single, "Save Dat Money", was released on June 10, 2015.[12] The song features guest appearances from American rappers Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan, with production by Money Alwayz. The song peaked at number 71 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[13] The music video received over 165 million views as of May 2021.[14]
The album's title track, "Professional Rapper", was released as the album's fourth and final single on July 31, 2015. The song features a guest appearance from American rapper Snoop Dogg, with production by Stan Lane. The music video received over 207 million views as of May 2021.[15]
Other songs
editThe music video for "Molly" was released on June 9, 2016.[16] The music video features Lil Dicky as a dejected wedding guest as he watches his lost love (portrayed by Isabelle Loeb) get married. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco is also featured in the music video as a wedding singer.
The music video for "Pillow Talking" was released on April 12, 2017. The music video's high use of special effects reportedly cost $700,000 to create, making it the 49th most expensive music video of all time.[17]
Commercial performance
editProfessional Rapper debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 22,000 copies, created a total of 26,000 equivalent album units in the United States.[6] The album debuted at number one consecutively on Comedy Albums, Rap Albums and Independent Albums charts.
Track listing
editCredits adapted from BMI.[18][19]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Meet the Burds (Interlude)" | David Burd | 1:03 | |
| 2. | "Professional Rapper" (featuring Snoop Dogg) |
| Stan Lane | 5:54 |
| 3. | "Who Knew" |
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| 3:32 |
| 4. | "Lemme Freak" |
| Jim Cummings | 4:46 |
| 5. | "Lemme Freak for Real Tho (Outro)" |
| Battleroy | 4:17 |
| 6. | "White Crime" |
| Goodman | 3:40 |
| 7. | "Molly" (featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco) |
| StreetRunner | 4:04 |
| 8. | "Bruh..." |
| Charlie Handsome | 4:23 |
| 9. | "Hannibal Interlude" (featuring Hannibal Buress) |
| BlvckVmish Music | 2:01 |
| 10. | "Save Dat Money" (featuring Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan) |
| Money Alwayz | 4:51 |
| 11. | "Oh Well" (featuring Jace) |
| Burwell | 3:29 |
| 12. | "Personality" (featuring T-Pain) |
| BlvckVmish Music | 4:19 |
| 13. | "Pillow Talking" (featuring Brain) |
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| 10:46 |
| 14. | "Parental Advisory (Interlude)" | Burd | 1:22 | |
| 15. | "Classic Male Pregame" |
| Battleroy | 4:03 |
| 16. | "The Antagonist" |
| Stan Lane | 6:03 |
| 17. | "The Antagonist II" |
| Elliott | 3:53 |
| 18. | "Parents Still Don't Understand (Interlude)" | Burd | 1:39 | |
| 19. | "Work (Paid for That?)" |
| Pounds | 4:56 |
| 20. | "Truman" |
| Pounds | 10:15 |
Charts and certifications
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
Certificationsedit
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Jeffries, David. "Professional Rapper – Lil Dicky". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ Fairfax, Jesse (September 3, 2015). "Lil Dicky – Professional Rapper". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (January 15, 2016). "Music Meets Comedy: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau". Vice. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ "Lil Dicky's Kickstarter - Album, Videos, Touring by Lil Dicky — Kickstarter". Kickstarter.com. 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
- ^ "Professional Rapper by Lil Dicky on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ a b Caulfield, Keith (2015-08-09). "'Descendants' Soundtrack Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-08-09.
- ^ "Lil Dicky's Kickstarter - Album, Videos, Touring by Lil Dicky — Kickstarter". Kickstarter.com. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Lemme Freak – Single by Lil Dicky". iTunes Store. June 30, 2016. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky - Lemme Freak (Official Video)". Vevo. 17 September 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – White Crime – Single by Lil Dicky". iTunes Store. June 30, 2016. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky - White Crime (Official Video)". Vevo. 10 December 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "$ave Dat Money (feat. Fetty Wap & Rich Homie Quan) – Single by Lil Dicky on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky - Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky - $ave Dat Money feat. Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 17 September 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper (Feat. Snoop Dogg)". YouTube. 31 July 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky Hits A Wedding In His "Molly" Video _ The FADER". Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky's new "Pillow Talking" video cost $700,000 to make, totally worth every penny — watch _ Consequence of Sound". 13 April 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ "BMI - Repertoire Search". BMI. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper - album stream, cover art, buy". Undergroundhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
- ^ "Lil Dicky Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Lil Dicky Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (August 10, 2015). "'Descendants' Soundtrack Debuts At No. 1 on Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ "Lil Dicky Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 2, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "Billboard Independent Albums- Year-end Chart". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums- Year-end Chart". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – Lil Dicky – Professional Rapper". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 30, 2023.