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Adolescence (mixtape)

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Adolescence
Mixtape by
Released30 July 2021 (2021-07-30)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length41:12
Label
Unknown T chronology
Rise Above Hate
(2020)
Adolescence
(2021)
Singles from Adolescence
  1. "WW2"
    Released: 7 January 2021
  2. "Wonderland"
    Released: 10 June 2021
  3. "Goodums"
    Released: 25 June 2021
  4. "Driller sh!t"
    Released: 15 July 2021
  5. "Tugman Vacation"
    Released: 8 August 2021

Adolescence is the second commercial mixtape by British rapper Unknown T.[1] It was released on 30 July 2021 by A Stay Solid Music and Island. It includes guest features from Digga D, M1llionz, Potter Payper, and Nafe Smallz.[2][3]

Singles and promotion

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On 7 January 2021, Unknown T released the single "WW2".[4] On 10 June, the second single "Wonderland" featuring M Huncho was released.[5] On 25 June, he released the third single "Goodums".[6] The release date and title of the mixtape were also announced on 25 June.[7] On 15 July, he released the fourth single "Driller sh!t".[8]

On 5 July 2021, Unknown T unveiled a collaboration with Billionaire Boys Club and PLACES+FACES for his merchandise clothing.[9]

Critical reception

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Writing for Clash, Ramy Abou-Setta said "The 15 song tape consists primarily of drill anthems and pleasantries for his targeted audience; he focuses on making his name known, becoming ever-cemented as one of the smoothest drill artists to ever grace the microphone. [...] All of the songs that are featured on the mixtape seem to mesh into one sphere of drill, leaving a desire for a more attention-grabbing track that allows for us to get to see a different side of Unknown T." The writer also said that the mixtape is good enough to cement Unknown T in the UK music scene, and "provides some necessary innovation on to a saturated musical space."[10]

Commercial performance

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Upon the mixtape's release, Adolescence debuted at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart with approximately 4,000 equivalent sales first week.[11]

Track listing

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Adolescence track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."22 double 0"Chris Rich2:14
2."Driller sh!t"
  • Byrd
  • AXL Beats
3:05
3."Trenches" (featuring Potter Payper)Sean Murdz3:53
4."WW2"
  • AV The Producer
  • X10
  • R14 Beats
3:21
5."EAST"
  • GOTCHA
  • R14 Beats
2:53
6."VIN DIESEL" (featuring M1llionz)Ghosty3:07
7."Sweet Lies"
  • Sean D
  • AoD
2:37
8."Tugman Vacation"
  • R14 Beats
  • Remedee
2:55
9."Goodums"Miink3:15
10."Grandma Prayer" 0:32
11."Bible Love"Chris Rich1:48
12."No Forgiveness" (featuring Nafe Smallz)Sean Murdz2:44
13."Wonderland" (featuring M Huncho)
  • Cage Beats
  • R14 Beats
  • Jony Beats
3:05
14."Louis Bloom"Trinz2:36
15."GLEE" (featuring Digga D)
  • N1
  • R14 Beats
2:58
Total length:41:12

Charts

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Chart performance for Adolescence
Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[12] 8

References

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  1. ^ "Unknown T Unveils 'Adolescence' Mixtape f/ Potter Payper, Digga D, M1llionz & More". Complex.
  2. ^ "Unknown T drops 'Adolescence' project". Revolt.
  3. ^ "UNKNOWN T DROPS SECOND MIXTAPE 'ADOLESCENCE' WITH DIGGA D, POTTER PAYPER & MORE". GRM Daily.
  4. ^ "Unknown T Drops New Single 'WW2'". Clash Music.
  5. ^ "Unknown T and M Huncho connect on "Wonderland"". Revolt.
  6. ^ "UNKNOWN T HITS THE COLORS STUDIO TO PERFORM BRAND-NEW SINGLE "GOODUMS"". GRM Daily.
  7. ^ "Unknown T Announces New Mixtape 'Adolescence'". Clash Music.
  8. ^ "UNKNOWN T IS ON HIS "DRILLER SH!T" IN VISUALS FOR NEW STREET HEATER". GRM Daily.
  9. ^ "Unknown T Unveils Merch Collab With Billionaire Boys Club, PLACES+FACES". Complex.
  10. ^ Abou-Setta, Ramy. "Unknown T - Adolescence". Clash. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  11. ^ "ADOLESCENCE". Official Charts.
  12. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 August 2021.