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Shiesty Season

Shiesty Season is the debut mixtape by American rapper Pooh Shiesty. It was released on February 5, 2021, through Atlantic Records and 1017 Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Durk, Gucci Mane, Big30, 21 Savage, Veeze, Foogiano, Lil Hank, Choppa Wop, and Tay Keith. The "Spring Deluxe" edition of the mixtape was released on May 21, 2021. It features additional guest appearances from G Herbo, No More Heroes, and Lil Baby.[6] A "Certified" edition of the mixtape was released on April 29, 2022. It features guest appearances from Gunna, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, EST Gee, Big Scarr, 42 Dugg, Baby K, Lil Uzi Vert, Gucci Mane, Big30, Fat Wizza, and Jack Harlow.

Shiesty Season
Mixtape by
Pooh Shiesty
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2021
Recorded2020
Genre
Length49:53
Label
Producer
  • Abaz
  • BangaTheProducer
  • CMO
  • DocPlayboi
  • DreBeats
  • Jordanprodit
  • Nick Seeley
  • Nile Waves
  • Selfmade Retro
  • Skywalker OG
  • SoulSoundz
  • Tay Keith
  • TP808
  • Tugga
  • X-Plosive
  • YC
  • L3no Loaded
Singles from Shiesty Season
  1. "Twerksum"
    Released: September 10, 2020
  2. "Back in Blood"
    Released: November 6, 2020
  3. "Guard Up"
    Released: January 15, 2021
  4. "Neighbors"
    Released: February 3, 2021
  5. "Box of Churches"
    Released: February 5, 2021
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
RapReviews6/10[4]
Pitchfork7/10[5]

Background

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The mixtape was announced on January 15, 2021, alongside the cover art and the release of the single "Guard Up".[7] Following its release, Shiesty stated that it was "well overdue and well anticipated".[8] It was released less than a year after he signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, thanks to his viral track "Shiesty Summer".[9] Prior to its release, Shiesty had released various singles through the label and appeared on the label compilation So Icy Summer.[10]

According to Shiesty, the mixtape sees him "switching it up a lot. I got songs from every genre".[9] In an interview with Zane Lowe, he said, "You getting Big Shiest on this mixtape — I'm touching on all categories. Expect me getting versatile. It's lit. You can expect some big features, shooting a video to every song on there. We're going all the way up".[11] Stereogum's Tom Breihan said the mixtape contains "eerie beats, weirdly catchy death-threats, tons of atmosphere. Rather than shooting for crossover ubiquity, Pooh is doing one thing really well";[1] as noted by The Fader's Jordan Darville, the mixtape mainly sees Pooh Shiesty "display a slouched flow hinting at an effortlessness to his skills",[12] as he details his heavy weaponry and his love for guns in his signature Memphis drawl.[13] Shiesty stated, "I got big features, big producers on here and I got my main producers I been rocking with".[8]

Singles

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On November 6, 2020, Pooh Shiesty released the mixtape's lead single "Back in Blood", featuring fellow American rapper Lil Durk, which became his first Billboard Hot 100 entry, peaking at number 13 on the chart.[14] "Guard Up" was released as the second single along with the announcement of the project on January 15, 2021.[15] "Neighbors", featuring fellow American rapper Big30, was released as the third single on February 3, 2021.[16]

Other songs

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Pooh Shiesty released "Twerksum" as an official single on September 9, 2020, as a part of his label boss Gucci Mane's fifth compilation album, So Icy Gang, Vol. 1.[17]

Commercial performance

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Shiesty Season debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 with 62,000 album-equivalent units in its first week of release.[18] The mixtape also spent three weeks atop Apple Music's pre-add chart.[19][20][21] A month later, the mixtape peaked at three on the Billboard 200.[22]

Track listing

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Shiesty Season track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Shiesty Season Intro"
Skywalker OG1:47
2."Back in Blood" (featuring Lil Durk)
YC3:04
3."Guard Up"
  • Williams
  • Tiquon Pryor
TP8083:12
4."Ugly" (featuring Gucci Mane)
  • Nile Waves
  • DocPlayboi
3:01
5."Neighbors" (featuring Big30)
CMO2:51
6."50 Shots"
  • Williams
  • Pryor
TP8083:00
7."No Chorus"
  • Williams
  • Pryor
TP8082:23
8."Box of Churches" (featuring 21 Savage)
  • Abaz
  • X-Plosive
3:05
9."Making a Mess" (featuring Big30 and Veeze)
  • Williams
  • Wright
  • Karon Vantrese
  • Caleb Mclean
  • Jorres Nelson
  • Walker
  • SoulSoundz
  • Real Red
  • Skywalker OG
3:27
10."Choppa Way"
  • Williams
  • Nelson
Real Red3:07
11."Take a Life" (featuring Foogiano)
Tugga3:18
12."Gone MIA"
  • Williams
  • Pryor
  • Nick Seeley
  • TP808
  • Seeley
2:30
13."Big 13 Gang" (featuring Lil Hank and Choppa Wop)
  • Williams
  • Lil Hank
  • Choppa Wop
  • Reuben Musuluma
BangaTheProducer2:30
14."Drop Some Shit"
  • Williams
  • Corey Smith III
  • Jerard Palacious
  • DreBeats
  • Selfmade Retro
2:35
15."See Red"
  • Williams
  • Pryor
  • Seeley
  • TP808
  • Seeley
2:30
16."Master P" (featuring Tay Keith)
Tay Keith3:20
17."Twerksum"
  • Williams
  • Jordan Hawkins
Jordanprodit3:13
Total length:49:53
Shiesty Season – Spring Deluxe track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Switch It Up" (featuring G Herbo and No More Heroes)
Gold Haze, DJ Pain 1, JD Feng2:48
19."Welcome to the Riches" (featuring Lil Baby)
  • Abaz
  • X-Plosive
3:12
20."See Me Comin"Williams 3:08
21."Murder Skool"Williams 2:43
Total length:61:04
Shiesty Season: Certified track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
22."Certified" (featuring Gunna)
  • James Maddocks
  • Yung Lan
2:29
23."Switches & Dracs" (with Moneybagg Yo featuring Lil Durk and EST Gee)
  • DJ FMCT
  • Basobeats
  • Bitton
  • DJ Bandz
2:48
24."No Clues" (featuring Big Scarr)
  • Skywalker OG
  • TP808
3:14
25."Squeeze On Em" (featuring 42 Dugg)
Wheezy2:13
26."Narcos" (featuring Baby K)
  • Williams
  • Jorres Nelson
  • Evergreen
  • EVRGRN
  • RealRed
2:42
27."Next Up" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Gucci Mane)
  • Brandon Finessin
  • Astrid
3:13
28."It's Up" (featuring Big30)
Tay Keith2:04
29."Hunting Opps" (featuring Fat Wizza)
  • Williams
  • Fat Wizza
  • Jashon Barnhill
Snoopiiondabeat3:02
30."7.62 God (Reloaded)" (featuring Big30 and EST Gee)
  • Williams
  • R. White
  • Stone III
  • Pryor
TP8083:32
31."SUVs (Black on Black)" (with Jack Harlow)
  • Smash David
  • Go Grizzly
  • Nickie Jon Pabón
2:37
Total length:92:00

Personnel

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Performers

  • Pooh Shiesty – primary artist (all tracks)
  • Lil Durk – featured artist (track 2)
  • Gucci Mane – featured artist (track 4)
  • Big30 – featured artist (tracks 5, 9)
  • 21 Savage – featured artist (track 8)
  • Veeze – featured artist (track 9)
  • Foogiano – featured artist (track 11)
  • Lil Hank – featured artist (track 13)
  • Choppa Wop – featured artist (track 13)
  • Tay Keith – featured artist (track 16)

Technical and side musicians

  • Skywalker OG – mixing, mastering (tracks 1, 2, 4–11, 13–16)
  • Harry Chaplin – mixing, mastering, guitar (track 3)
  • Eddie "eMIX" Hernandez – recording (track 4)
  • Nick Seeley – bass (tracks 14, 15), guitar (tracks 14, 15), bass guitar (track 14), mellotron (track 14), percussion (track 14), strings (track 14), piano (track 15), additional drums (tracks 14, 15), additional vocals (track 15)
  • Holly Seeley – additional vocals (track 15)

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Shiesty Season
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[29] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  2. ^ Enis, Eli; Jones, Marcus; Suskind, Alex (February 5, 2021). "Friday Five: Pooh Shiesty ushers in 'blrrrd' season, Hayley Williams grasps for independence, and more". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Shiesty Season - Pooh Shiesty | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  4. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 23, 2021). "Pooh Shiesty :: Shiesty Season – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
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  10. ^ Caldwell, Brandon (January 29, 2021). "Pooh Shiesty Details 'Shiesty Season', Signing To 1017 & More! [Exclusive Interview]". Retrieved February 6, 2021 – via The Box Houston.
  11. ^ DJ First Class (February 5, 2021). "Pooh Shiesty releases debut mixtape 'Shiesty Season'". Revolt. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  12. ^ Jordan, Darville (February 5, 2021). "The 9 albums you should stream right now". The Fader. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  13. ^ "Shiesty Season by Pooh Shiesty on Apple Music". Retrieved February 6, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  14. ^ Findlay, Mitch (November 6, 2020). "Lil Durk Joins Pooh Shiesty on "Back in Blood"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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  16. ^ Zidel, Alex (February 3, 2021). "Pooh Shiesty Connects With BIG30 On "Neighbors": Watch". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  17. ^ Marie, Erika (October 16, 2020). "Gucci Mane Drops "So Icy Gang Vol. 1" Ft. Mulatto, Pooh Shiesty, Key Glock, Tay Keith". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  18. ^ a b Caulfield, Keith (February 14, 2021). "Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous' No. 1 for Fifth Week on Billboard 200 While 'If I Know Me' Hits Top 10 for First Time". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  19. ^ Shepard, Ryan (February 5, 2021). "Album Stream: Pooh Shiesty – Shiesty Season". Def Pen. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  20. ^ "Pooh Shiesty Spends Another Week Atop Apple Music Pre-Add Chart". Rolling Stone. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  21. ^ "Pooh Shiesty Tops Apple Music Pre-Add Chart for Third Straight Week". Rolling Stone. February 9, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  22. ^ Billboard 200 Week of March 20, 2021
  23. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums Chart: Week of February 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  24. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: Week of February 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  25. ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
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  28. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  29. ^ "American album certifications – Pooh Shiesty – Shiesty Season". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
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