? (XXXTentacion album)
? is the second studio album by American rapper, XXXTentacion. ? was released on March 16, 2018.[1] It was the last album that he released before his murder.
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 16, 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2017—2018 | |||
Genre | Emo rap alternative rock alternative R&B hip hop alternative hip hop | |||
Length | 37:27 | |||
Label | Bad Vibes Forever Caroline Capitol | |||
Producer | XXXTentacion John Cunningham Robert Soukiasyan Dell Soda Den Beats Laron Wages P. Soul Rekless Smash David TM88 Tre Pounds Z3N | |||
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On December 23, 2017, while on house arrest, X announced the album along with Bad Vibes Forever and Skins.[2]
On ?, X explores many different genres from emo rap to alternative rock. He has features from notable artists like drummer Travis Barker from Blink-182 and rappers Joey Bada$$ and PnB Rock.[3][4] A Deluxe Anniversary Edition of the album was also released and featured "Nocturne", a tribute song by video game composer Yoko Shimomura. Shimomura said that she made the song because X was a big fan of the Kingdom Hearts video game series and her music.[5]
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and selling 131,000 album-equivalent units. The album became X's only album to reach #1 during his lifetime.[6] ? has become 5× Platinum since it's release.[7]
The album featured the singles "Sad!", "Changes", and "Moonlight".
Songs
changeNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Introduction (Instructions)" | 1:57 |
2. | "Alone, Part 3" | 1:49 |
3. | "Moonlight" | 2:15 |
4. | "Sad!" | 2:46 |
5. | "The Remedy for a Broken Heart (Why Am I So in Love)" | 2:40 |
6. | "Floor 555" | 1:33 |
7. | "Numb" | 3:06 |
8. | "Infinity (888)" (featuring Joey Bada$$) | 2:56 |
9. | "Going Down!" | 1:55 |
10. | "Pain = Best Friend" (featuring Travis Barker) | 1:41 |
11. | "$$$" (featuring Matt Ox) | 2:10 |
12. | "Love Yourself (interlude)" | 0:48 |
13. | "Smash!" (featuring PnB Rock) | 1:49 |
14. | "I Don't Even Speak Spanish LOL" (featuring Rio Santana, Judah and Carlos Andrez) | 3:12 |
15. | "Changes" | 2:01 |
16. | "Hope" | 1:50 |
17. | "Schizophrenia" | 1:20 |
18. | "Before I Close My Eyes" | 1:39 |
References
change- ↑ "XXXTentacion Announces "?" Album To Be Released This Week". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "XXXTentacion Shares the Titles of His New Albums". XXL. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Hear Travis Barker on XXXtentacion's new song "Pain = BESTFRIEND"". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Joey Bada$$ Earns First Hot 100 Entry on XXXTentacion's 'Infinity (888)'". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Yoko Shimomura dedicates the track "Nocturne" in memory of late musician Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion), a long-time Kingdom Hearts fan". KH13.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "XXXTentacion's '?' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "XXXTentacion – ?". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 2, 2024.