Candydrip

Candydrip is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Lucky Daye, released on Keep Cool Records and RCA Records on March 10, 2022.^[1] The album reached number 69 on the Billboard 200 chart.^[2] It features collaborations with Smino, Lil Durk, Chiiild and Alex Isley, and is produced by D'Mile.^[3][4] The song "Guess" samples "U Don't Have to Call" by Usher.^[4]

Release

Lucky Daye announced the deluxe version of the album on November 16, along with the release of a music video for the original album track "Fuckin' Sound" directed by Kanya Iwana.^[5] The deluxe album released December 9, featuring four additional songs including the "original version" of "NWA" as well as "These Signs" and "Apply Pressure".^[6]

Style

The album, like Lucky Daye's previous work, is considered contemporary R&B.^[3][7] It is said to expand on his sound "only slightly", with the typical laidback vibe and "tasteful" instrumentation infused with "gently plucked acoustic guitar and cinematic strings alongside textural pitch-shifted vocals and rhythmic backbeats" by producer D'Mile.^[3] The album takes influence from Soundcloud rap's lo-fi qualities, with some tracks such as "NWA" incorporating elements of trap.^[7]

Charts

References

1. ^ "'People Fear the Greatness in Me': Lucky Daye's Exquisite Taste". Rolling Stone. April 9, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
2. ^ US200
3. ^ Torres, Eric (28 March 2022). "Candydrip". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
4. ^ Carter, Bobby (9 April 2022). "Lucky Daye, R&B poet, levels up". NPR. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
5. ^ Folk, Antwane (November 16, 2022). "Lucky Daye Announces Candydrip (Deluxe) Album". Rated R&B. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
6. ^ Folk, Antwane (December 9, 2022). "Lucky Daye Releases Candydrip (Deluxe) Album". Rated R&B. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
7. ^ Lamond, Ana (4 March 2022). "Lucky Daye - Candydrip". Clash. Retrieved 13 July 2022.