RAW (acronym for Real Ass Whores)[2] is the third and final studio album by American hip hop duo City Girls, released on October 20, 2023, through Quality Control Music, Motown Records and Universal Music Group.[3] The album was preceded by six singles: "Good Love" featuring Usher, "I Need a Thug", "Piñata", "No Bars", "Face Down" and "Flashy" with Kim Petras. The album also enlists guest appearances from Juicy J, Lil Durk and Muni Long.[4]
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| Released | October 20, 2023 | |||
| Length | 44:04 | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10[5] |
Variety gave the album a positive review, praising the authenticity of its message.[6] Jada Vernon, for Respect My Region, praised the versatility of styles and emotions displayed throughout the album.[7] Maria Sherman, for Associated Press, gave a positive review, highlighting "the no-skip, smooth transitions" of the album.[8]
Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork commented that the title is "an attempt to convince the music world that their X-rated anthems of tricking and scamming haven't lost any edge" as the duo are "on a mission to regain their spot as the dirtiest, most provocative hitmakers in rap. Too bad they sound too splintered to get there" as "they don't feel like they're on the same wavelength nearly often enough".[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "RAW" | 0:46 |
| 2. | "Piñata" | 2:13 |
| 3. | "Static" (featuring Lil Durk) | 2:47 |
| 4. | "No Bars" (performed by JT[A]) | 2:56 |
| 5. | "Line Up" | 2:36 |
| 6. | "Show Me the Money" | 2:06 |
| 7. | "Emotions" (with Muni Long) | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Fancy Ass Bitch" (featuring Juicy J) | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Good Love" (featuring Usher) | 3:52 |
| 10. | "Work for It" | 1:46 |
| 11. | "I Need a Thug" | 1:57 |
| 12. | "Flashy" (with Kim Petras) | 2:45 |
| 13. | "Wigs" | 2:07 |
| 14. | "Face Down" | 2:07 |
| 15. | "What You Want" | 2:25 |
| 16. | "Tonight" | 3:04 |
| 17. | "Survive" | 1:57 |
| 18. | "Fuck the D to the A" | 2:38 |
| Total length: | 44:04 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[9] | 117 |
Notes
edit- ^ City Girls are credited as the main performers on the original release of the song.
References
edit- ^ "Kim Petras Goes Nude in City Girls' 'Flashy' Music Video". Music Daily. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "City Girls Know They're Raw. Now They Want Respect ". Elle. September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "RAW by City Girls on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "City Girls Release New RAW Album: Stream It Now". Billboard. September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (October 26, 2023). "City Girls: RAW Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (October 20, 2023). "City Girls Talk Silencing the Haters With Third Album 'RAW': 'I Hope It Makes Them Fall Back In Love With Us'". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "The City Girls Are Back With Impactful Third Album, RAW". Respect My Region. October 25, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "City Girls' uninhibited rap made them. On their third album, 'RAW,' the duo evolves their sound". AP News. October 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ @billboardcharts (October 30, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved October 31, 2023 – via Twitter.
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