The Ceremony (album)
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| Released | January 26, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 52:23 | |||
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The Ceremony is the fourth studio album by American rapper Kevin Gates. It was released on January 26, 2024, via Atlantic Records and Bread Winners' Alumni. The album features guest appearances by B.G. and Sexyy Red and notable productions by CashMoneyAP, Drumma Boy, Go Grizzly and Richie Souf.
Background
[edit]On October 25, 2023, Kevin Gates announced the release of his next studio album. He also revealed that the album would be called "The Ceremony".[1]
Singles
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On August 10, 2023, Kevin Gates released the debut single from the album, "Rumors".[2]
On October 6, 2023, Kevin Gates released the second single from the album, "God Slippers".[3]
On November 9, 2023, he released the third single from the album, "Yonce Freestyle".[4]
On January 12, 2024, he released the fourth single from the album, "Birds Calling".[5]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 6.7/10[6] |
Hattie Lindert of Pitchfork wrote that "where a more polished, pop-minded sound was jet fuel for Gates" on Islah (2016), "it's quicksand on The Ceremony. The writing is all about moving forward, but the sonics keep Gates frozen in time, fused to an outdated Hot 100 sound that's incongruous with his matured, quieter stylings".[6]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ceremony" |
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| 2:56 |
| 2. | "Birds Calling" |
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| 3:08 |
| 3. | "Lil Yea" |
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| 3:24 |
| 4. | "Yonce Freestyle" (featuring B.G. and Sexyy Red) |
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| 3:44 |
| 5. | "Eater" |
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| 2:46 |
| 6. | "Speed Dial" |
| MadMaxx | 2:27 |
| 7. | "God Slippers" |
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| 3:22 |
| 8. | "It Won't Happen" |
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| 2:57 |
| 9. | "Healing" |
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| 2:54 |
| 10. | "Letter 2 My Fans" |
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| 2:32 |
| 11. | "Protect Children" |
| Go Grizzly | 2:40 |
| 12. | "Heal You" |
| DJ Chose | 2:27 |
| 13. | "Walmart" |
| Richie Souf | 3:20 |
| 14. | "Do It Again" |
| Drumma Boy | 3:51 |
| 15. | "Rumors" |
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| 2:36 |
| 16. | "I Don't Apologize" |
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| 3:19 |
| 17. | "Broken Men" |
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| 4:00 |
| Total length: | 52:23 | |||
Notes
- "Rumors" is stylized in all caps.
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[7] | 24 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kevin Gates Announces New Album 'The Ceremony'; First Single 'God Slippers'". hiphop-n-more.com. 25 October 2023.
- ^ kevingatesTV (2023-08-10). Kevin Gates - RUMORS. Retrieved 2024-05-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kevin Gates Gives Us A First Look At Upcoming Album "Ceremony" With "God Slippers"". hotnewhiphop.com. 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Gates Recruits Sexyy Red & BG on New Single 'Yonce Freestyle': Listen". hiphop-n-more.com. 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Gates Stays On His Grind With New Single "Birds Calling"". hotnewhiphop.com. 14 January 2024.
- ^ a b Lindert, Hattie (February 2, 2024). "Kevin Gates: The Ceremony Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Gates Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Gates Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2024.