Resilient is the second EP album by South African rapper Dope Saint Jude. It was released on 2 November 2018 through her record label, Dope Saint Jude.[1] The 5-track album was recorded in London and produced by London-based producers Pete ‘Boxsta’ Martin and Dantae Johnson.[2]
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| Released | November 2, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip Hop | |||
| Length | 16:00 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Dope Saint Jude | |||
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| Singles from Resilient | ||||
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Background
editDope Saint Jude talking about the inspiration behind the name of the album:
I thought it was an appropriate name because when I was younger my mum use to tell me ‘Catherine you are resilient’ and I didn’t really think I was… being resilient means being able to get over tough situations really quickly and I didn’t think I could do that.[3]
Singles
editThe single "Grrrl Like" was released on September 14, 2018 and was created to reference the underground feminist punk movement from the 90s, Riot Grrrl. The song also appeared in the episode The Astronomers in Turtlenecks[4][5] and featured in a promotional clip in the Apple TV series, Dickinson.[6] The music video was released on 8 October 2018 and directed by Dope Saint Jude. The music video showcases black women triumphing in their own terms.[7]
The single, "Liddy" is the third single from the album. The music video was released on 12 April 2019 and shows a day in the life of the rapper and her friends living their best life.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who I Am" | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Grrrl Like" | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Liddy" | 3:32 |
| 4. | "Didn't Come to Play" | 3:15 |
| 5. | "Inside" | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 16:00 | |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2 November 2018 | Dope Saint Jude | Standard |
References
edit- ^ "Listen to Dope Saint Jude's new EP, Resilient". Just Nje. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "SA's Dope Saint Jude gets featured on Apple Music". Okay Africa. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "WHY DOPE SAINT JUDE IS RESILIENT". nationbillions.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Dope Saint Jude // Chronicles of Resilience and Grrrl Power". bubblegumclub.co.za. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Dope Saint Jude just released another punch-you-in-the-gut anthem". news24.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "South African musician Dope St Jude's track used in trailer for new Apple TV show". news24.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Dope Saint Jude's New Music Video Showcases Black Grrrl Magic". Okay Africa. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Watch Dope Saint Jude And Her Friends Living Their Best Lives In The Music Video For 'Liddy'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 20 July 2022.