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Slay-Z is the second mixtape by American recording artist Azealia Banks, independently released on March 24, 2016. Comprising eight songs, the project features collaborations with Rick Ross and Nina Sky; production of the set was handled by various musicians, including Kaytranada.
Background
Following multiple conflicts with record label Interscope Records, Banks released her debut album Broke with Expensive Taste in November 2014, through Prospect Park. The genre-spanning longplayer garnered positive reviews from music critics,[1] and peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard 200.[2] In July 2015, the rapper announced her departure from the aforementioned company;[3] nonetheless, she revealed the following month that her contract with Prospect Park forbade her from releasing new music until March 2016.[4]
Banks originally devised Slay-Z as a tribute to American rapper Jay-Z.[5]
Composition
"Can't Do It like Me" was initially composed for American singer Rihanna.[6]
Release and promotion
Prior to the release of the mixtape, Banks deactivated her Twitter handle for sixteen days. The rapper activated it on March 24 in order to announce the release of Slay-Z, which was made available for free download through WeTransfer on that day.[7] She further explained that the release had been motivated by the project's engineer leaking its songs.[8][9]
Critical reception
Carver Low from Hotnewhiphop lauded the production and Banks' rapping skills "Slay-Z reminds us all that Azealia Banks is just as capable of dope genre-bending music [...] The 8 track mixtape has songs ranging from bass-heavy trap tracks to house raps that wouldn’t be out of place in a ‘90s rave. Her ability to flow over beats no one else would even go near is impressive [...] “Big Talk” with Rick Ross is a true banger".[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Riot" (featuring Nina Sky) | 3:38 | |
| 2. | "Skylar Diggins" | 3:17 | |
| 3. | "Big Talk" (featuring Rick Ross) | vyle + DJ Yamez | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Can't Do It like Me" | 2:44 | |
| 5. | "The Big Big Beat" | An Expresso | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Used to Being Alone" | 2:39 | |
| 7. | "Queen of Clubs" | 4:29 | |
| 8. | "Along the Coast" | Kaytranada[7] | 3:12 |
References
- ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (March 24, 2016). "Azealia Banks' Long, Twisted Road to 'Broke With Expensive Taste'". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ^ Balfour, Jay (November 12, 2014). "Hip Hop Album Sales: T.I., Azealia Banks, Joe Budden". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ^ J. Horowitz, Steven (July 21, 2015). "Azealia Banks Announces Split From Prospect Park Management -- UPDATE". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ Van Nguyen, Dean (August 10, 2015). "Azealia Banks claims she is unable to release new music until March due to label dispute". NME. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ Gamble, Lone (February 24, 2016). "Azealia Banks drops new track 'The Big Big Beat'". Dazed. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ^ Sherman, Maria (March 24, 2016). "Azealia Banks Drops 'Slay-Z' Mixtape Feat. Rick Ross: Download It Now". Fuse. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Monroe, Jazz (March 24, 2016). "Azealia Banks Releases Slay-Z Mixtape". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ^ Grebey, James (March 24, 2016). "Download Azealia Banks' New Mixtape, 'Slay-Z,' For Free Right Now". Spin. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ^ Platon, Adelle (March 24, 2016). "Azealia Banks Returns to Twitter, Delivers Download Link to Her 'Slay-Z' Mixtape". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ^ Low, Carver (March 24, 2016). "Azealia Banks - Slay-Z [New Mixtape]". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
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