Evolution (Joyner Lucas EP)
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| Evolution | ||||
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| Released | October 23, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 39:28 | |||
| Label | Twenty Nine Music Group | |||
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| Joyner Lucas chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Evolution | ||||
Evolution is the debut extended play by American rapper Joyner Lucas. It was released on October 23, 2020, by Twenty Nine Music Group. The album features guest appearances from The Game, iyla, Ashanti, Rick Ross, and Elijah James.[3][4][5][6]
Singles
[edit]Lucas released the first single, "Fall Slowly", featuring Ashanti, on September 2, 2020. [7][8] The song was certified gold by the RIAA on October 22, 2024.[9] The second single, "Snitch", was released on October 21, 2020, two days before the release of the full EP.
Cover art
[edit]The cover art depicts Lucas' son, Joyner Messiah Lucas, covered in jewellery, with an orange backdrop.
Reception
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Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When I Grow Up (Intro)" | Leo Son | 1:15 | |
| 2. | "Evolution" |
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| 2:33 |
| 3. | "On This Way" (featuring The Game and iyla) |
| 4:39 | |
| 4. | "Zim Zimma" |
|
| 3:59 |
| 5. | "Tattle Tales (Skit)" |
| Leo Son | 1:16 |
| 6. | "Snitch" |
|
| 2:51 |
| 7. | "Str8 Like Dat]" |
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| 3:27 |
| 8. | "Fall Slowly" (featuring Ashanti) |
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| 4:52 |
| 9. | "The Problem" |
|
| 3:42 |
| 10. | "Legend" (featuring Rick Ross) |
| DillyGotItBumpin | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Father's Day (Skit)" |
| Leo Son | 1:25 |
| 12. | "Like A River" (featuring Elijah James) |
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| 5:06 |
| Total length: | 39:28 | |||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 49[11] |
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] | 45[13] |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[14] | 37[15] |
References
[edit]- ^ Mano, Heran. "Joyner Lucas & Ashanti Kiss & Make Up in Incredibly Intimate 'Fall Slowly' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Infante, Victor D. "Joyner Lucas asks, to 'Snitch' or not to 'Snitch'?". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ "Joyner Lucas Reveals 'Evolution' Tracklist". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch. "Joyner Lucas Spazzes On "Zim Zimma"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Marie, Erika. "Joyner Lucas Drops "Evolution" Ft. The Game, Ashanti, Rick Ross, Elijah James, Iyla". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Infante, Victor D. "Joyner Lucas shows 'Evolution' on new album". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Powell, Jon. "Ashanti stars as Joyner Lucas' love interest in "Fall Slowly" visual". Revolt TV. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Holland, Cole. "Joyner Lucas Shares Heartfelt New Single "Fall Slowly" Feat. Ashanti". Respect My Region. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ "American certifications – Joyner Lucas". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Joyner Lucas – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – {{{artist}}} – {{{album}}}". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. November 2, 2020. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Joyner Lucas – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2020.