Unconscious State is the debut studio album by American rapper Jon Connor. The album was released on July 2, 2013 by Connor's All Varsity Music. In early 2013, Jon Connor revealed that he was working on various projects including, his debut studio album Unconscious State along with his second studio album.[1] The album featured guest appearances by Danny Brown, Chris Webby, Freddie Gibbs, Royce da 5'9", Talib Kweli, Willie the Kid and Smoke DZA among others.[2] Production was handled by Connor himself, Mr. Porter, Brix and Optiks among others.[1][3] Upon its release the album peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number seven on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums charts.[4]

Unconscious State
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 2, 2013 (2013-07-02)
Recorded2013
GenreHip hop
LabelAll Varsity Music
Producer

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllHipHop8.8/10
HipHopDX     [5]
Laut.de     [6]

Unconscious State was met with critical acclaim from music critics. Shad of AllHipHop stated, "Overall, this is a great addition to Jon Connor’s already impressive catalogue of previous material. It’s only a matter of time before Unconscious State propels Jon Connor further into the Hip-Hop audience’s consciousness than he has ever been before."[7] XXL said, "By this point, Connor was known as one of the most lyrical MCs in the game, but Unconscious State—with its features from Royce, Kweli, Freddie Gibbs, Danny Brown and Smoke DZA, to name just a few—proved that he could stand his ground amongst his peers in the game. Connor may have made his name through his mixtapes—calling himself The People's Rapper, he's been known to cater to his fanbase but consistently delivering top-notch music for free—but Unconscious State established him as a rapper with more than just technical ability on his side."[8] Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX said, "Unconscious State is a change of pace from Jon Connor, reflecting both growth and regression. At times he sacrifices artistry in the chase for recognition."[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Unconscious State Prelude"Jon Connor2:04
2."Unconscious State"Block Symfany1:23
3."Take the World" (featuring Lia Mack, Lyric Da Queen and Jenna Noelle)Jon Connor3:40
4."Connor 25:17"AP3:11
5."The Sarah Song (Tour Life The Sequel)"Jon Connor3:18
6."Michigan Shit" (featuring Royce da 5'9")Brix3:08
7."Over & Over"Jon Connor3:18
8."F'N Right" (featuring Freddie Gibbs)K. Wills4:33
9."When I Was Young" (featuring Chris Webby and Smoke DZA)Neo Tempus3:44
10."Under Oath"Jon Connor4:08
11."In My Sleep" (featuring Tito Lopez and Chelsea Blare)Jon Connor4:09
12."2 Week Notice"Jon Connor3:50
13."The Porn Song" (featuring D.Wayne and Caas Swift)Jon Connor4:17
14."Let Us Pray" (featuring Willie the Kid and 40 Da Great)K. Wills3:56
15."Rise Up" (featuring Talib Kweli)Optiks3:47
16."This Time" (featuring Kevin George, Craig Owens, Yobi and Jenna Noelle)Jon Connor4:12
17."Judge & Jury"Jon Connor3:07
18."My Life" (featuring Justin Daye and Caas Swift)Block Symfany3:58
19."Vodka & Weed" (featuring Danny Brown)Block Symfany3:06
20."Running Away" (featuring Jenna Noelle)Optiks4:30
21."American Pie" (featuring Lia Mack)Jon Connor3:58
22."Outro"Jon Connor2:13

Charts

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Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 35

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jon Connor Speaks On 'Unconscious State' LP, Working With Chris Webby, And The Genius Of Cyndi Lauper". Vibe.com. 2013-04-24. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
  2. ^ "Jon Connor's Unconscious State Is All About 'Having Fun' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2013-07-02. Archived from the original on July 6, 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
  3. ^ "Jon Connor - Unconscious State - Stream". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
  4. ^ William E. Ketchum III (13 July 2013). "Jon Connor makes Billboard charts debut with album 'Unconscious State'". MLive.com. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
  5. ^ a b "Jon Connor - Unconscious State | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews | HipHop DX". Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  6. ^ "Der Rapper flext wie Bauarbeiter". Laut.de. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Review: Jon Connor's "Unconscious State"". 6 July 2013.
  8. ^ "The 46 Best Albums by XXL Freshmen". Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  9. ^ "Jon Connor Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2013.