Audacious (album)
Audacious is the debut studio album by American hip-hop artist CupcakKe, released on October 14, 2016.[1] It was preceded by the release of two mixtapes, S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) and Cum Cake. CupcakKe released it independently. The album was preceded by its leading single "Picking Cotton".[2][3]
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| Released | October 14, 2016 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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| Label | Self-released as RED Music/Distribution | |||
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Background and promotion
In September, The Fader published an interview with CupcakKe, which she discussed her new album that would address "rape, and everything else".[4]
On October 11, 2016, CupcakKe uploaded an image of her track list on Instagram.[5] Days later, on October 14, 2016, Audacious was available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music but not available on SoundCloud unlike its predecessor, S.T.D. (Shelters to Deltas).
The music video for "Picking Cotton" was released on October 13, 2016.[3] "Spider-Man Dick" was released on November 9, 2016.[6] "Budget" had a music video released on November 27, 2016.[7] "Lgbt" received a music video on December 11, 2016.[8] "Ace Hardware" was released on January 9, 2017.[9] The music video for "Homework" was released on January 19, 2017.[10] "Mistress" was the final music video released on February 6, 2017.[11]
Composition
"Lgbt" is an electro-infused LGBT anthem[2] and a "rap anthem for queer acceptance".[12] The album contains dirty rap songs such as "Spider-Man Dick." "Budget" is a hip hop track with trap and urban influences. "Picking Cotton" addresses racial injustice.
Artwork
The Fader describes the artwork as "provocative".[2]
Singles
"Picking Cotton" was released as the lead single on September 30, 2016.[2]
Track listing
Credits adapted from ASCAP and BMI.[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Homework Intro" | Elizabeth Eden Harris | Def Starz | 1:46 |
| 2. | "Mistress" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:06 |
| 3. | "Budget" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:34 |
| 4. | "Lgbt" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:57 |
| 5. | "Spider-Man Dick" | Harris | Turreekk | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Picking Cotton" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Cock a Doodle Doo" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:43 |
| 8. | "Ace Hardware" | Harris | Reddman Bangerz | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Keep Hoes Alive" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:08 |
| 10. | "Birth Mark" | Harris | Def Starz | 3:18 |
| 11. | "Lime" | Harris | Def Starz | 2:11 |
| 12. | "Jesus" | Harris |
| 3:25 |
| Total length: | 36:36 | |||
- Sampling credits
- "Homework Intro" samples the song "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears from her 2007 album Blackout.
References
- Bundy, Will (October 6, 2016). "CupcakKe Announces New Album "Audacious"". Fader. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- "CupcakKe Shares Audacious Album". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- cupcakKe (2016-10-13), CupcakKe - Picking Cotton, retrieved 2017-06-24
- Smith, Josh (28 September 2016). "Meet CupcakKe, The Dazzling Rapper Who's Just As Freaky As You And Me THE FADER". The Fader. FADER Magazine. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- "I'm Marilyn MonHOE on Instagram: "Surprise 💯 The tracklist is here 🙌🏿"". Instagram. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- "CupcakKe - Spider-Man Dick". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- cupcakKe (2016-11-27), CupcakKe - Budget, retrieved 2017-06-24
- cupcakKe (2016-12-11), CupcakKe - LGBT, retrieved 2017-06-24
- cupcakKe (2017-01-09), CupcakKe - Ace Hardware, retrieved 2017-06-24
- cupcakKe (2017-01-19), CupcakKe - Homework, retrieved 2017-06-24
- cupcakKe (2017-02-06), CupcakKe - Mistress, retrieved 2017-06-24
- Daw, Stephen (26 March 2018). "CupcakKe Drops New Video for Her LGBTQ Banger 'Crayons'". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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- "BMI | Repertoire Search". BMI. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved December 25, 2018.
- "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved December 25, 2018.
- "Audacious by cupcakKe". iTunes (U.S.). Retrieved January 21, 2017.
