Ain't Too Long
Ain't Too Long | ||||
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Released | October 7, 2017 | |||
Length | 24:32 | |||
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Ain't Too Long is the eighth solo mixtape by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again. It was released on October 7, 2017, by Never Broke Again, Artist Partner Group, and Atlantic Records, serving as his second commercial release with Atlantic.[1] The mixtape features production from Dubba-AA, DJ Swift, and Gitt Fai, among others. The mixtape peaked at number 173 on the US Billboard 200, making YoungBoy's second entry on the chart.[2]
Background
Despite not having any officially released singles, "Confidential" was released exclusively on YouTube on September 20, 2017, prior to being distributed to all digital streaming platforms alongside the mixtape.[3]
On October 4, 2017, YoungBoy took to his official Instagram to announce the release of the mixtape, captioning the post: "Ain’t too long' drop Saturday #8songs."[4]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork | 7.4/10[5] |
Ain't Too Long received positive reviews from music critics. Writing for Pitchfork, James Balfour noted that the mixtape "continues to upend the fear and survivalism that [YoungBoy] carries with him" while noting that he "runs hot with revenge and remains obsessed with safeguarding his family at home and in the streets."[5] Balfour stated that "YoungBoy’s raps run the gamut from fast-paced and percussive shouts to an almost metallic croon when the rasp of his voice is touched by AutoTune" while noting that his "nostalgia rots into resentment" throughout the project.[5] Balfour concluded his review by stating that "even at this pivotal, accelerated moment in his career, it makes sense he’d want time to stand still for a little while."[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Confidential" |
| Dubba-AA | 3:27 |
2. | "Coordination" |
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| 3:02 |
3. | "Thug Alibi" |
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| 3:12 |
4. | "Red Rum" |
| Dubba-AA | 3:53 |
5. | "Better Man" |
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| 3:55 |
6. | "War with Us" |
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| 3:17 |
7. | "You the One" |
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| 3:07 |
Total length: | 24:32 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Marcus Richard – mixing (2-6)
- Marcus Richard – recording (2, 4, 6)
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[7] | 173 |
References
- ^ Renshaw, David (October 9, 2017). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again shares Ain't Too Long mixtape". The Fader. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History". Billboard. September 28, 2022.
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (September 21, 2017). "Watch YoungBoy Never Broke Again's New "Confidential" Video". XXL. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (October 4, 2017). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Is Dropping 'Ain't Too Long' Mixtape This Week". XXL. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Balfour, James (October 18, 2017). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Ain't Too Long Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Ain't Too Long by YoungBoy Never Broke Again on Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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