Practice Makes Paper

Practice Makes Paper is the twenty-sixth studio album by American rapper E-40 and the second installment from the Definitions trilogy. It was released on July 26, 2019 by Heavy on the Grind.[1]

Practice Makes Paper
Studio album by
E-40
ReleasedJuly 26, 2019
GenreHip hop
Length86:49
LabelHeavy on the Grind, Sick Wid It Records
Producer
  • Clayton William
  • CHASETHEMONEY
  • Traxamillion
  • Iamsu!
  • P-Lo
  • Helluva
  • Hitmaka
  • Paupa
  • Cypress Moreno
  • Prop The Producer
  • Traxx FDR
  • Fre$h On The Beat
  • Reece Beats
  • Raytona
  • Zeke Beats
  • Droop-E
  • Migui Maloles
  • Decadez
  • DNYCE
  • Issue
  • Supa Dave West
  • Bosko
  • Disko Boogie
E-40 chronology
The Gift of Gab
(2018)		 Practice Makes Paper
(2019)
Singles from Practice Makes Paper
  1. "Melt"
    Released: March 14, 2019
  2. "Chase the Money"
    Released: June 18, 2019

The album features guest appearances from Anthony Hamilton, A$AP Ferg, Chris Brown, Fabolous, G-Eazy, Quavo, Rick Ross, Roddy Ricch, Scarface, Schoolboy Q, Tee Grizzley, Wiz Khalifa, Method Man, Redman among others.

Background

In August 2018, E-40 announced that he was releasing three albums: The Gift of Gab in August, Rule of Thumb in October and Practice Makes Paper in December.[2] The latter was delayed for a February 2019 release, and eventually once more to a July 26 release.[3]

Singles

The lead single from the album, "Melt", was released on March 14, 2019 and features a guest appearance from rapper Milla.[4] The song was produced by Clayton William.

The second single, "Chase the Money", was released on June 18, 2019 and features guest appearances from rappers Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Schoolboy Q and A$AP Ferg.[5] The song was produced by CHASETHEMONEY. It peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Rhythmic chart.

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX3.8/5[6]
Pitchfork7.4/10[7]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Wake They Shit Up" (featuring B-Legit and Stressmatic)Traxamillion3:44
2."GOAT" (featuring Milla)Clayton Williams2:27
3."Chase the Money" (featuring Quavo, Roddy Ricch, ASAP Ferg and Schoolboy Q)ChaseTheMoney4:45
4."1 Question" (featuring Chris Brown, Rick Ross and Jeremih)Hitmaka4:10
5."Rain on My Parade" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and G-Eazy)Paupa and Cypress Moreno3:12
6."Big Deal" (featuring Wiz Khalifa and P-Lo)P-Lo2:43
7."Watch the Homies" (featuring Scarface)Prop The Producer3:50
8."I Don't Like Em" (featuring Cousin Fik and Laroo)Traxx FDR3:55
9."I'm it"Bankroll Got it2:22
10."No Choice" (featuring James Too Cold)Fresh on the Beat3:07
11."I Come From The Game" (featuring Payroll Giovanni, Peezy and Sada Baby)Helluva3:53
12."Don't @ Me" (featuring OMB Peezy)Traxamillion3:36
13."Blossom" (featuring Rexx Life Raj and Boosie Badazz)Reece Beats2:29
14."Made This Way" (featuring Tee Grizzley and Rod Wave)Traxx FDR3:08
15."Ooh" (featuring Problem)Raytona3:05
16."Another One" (featuring Fabolous and Red Café)Traxx FDR3:33
17."In the Struggle"Zeke Beats2:20
18."I'mma Find Out"Decadez2:40
19."Stayed Down" (featuring OMB Peezy, Trenchrunner Poodie and Damani)Traxamillion3:46
20."All Day Long" (featuring Stupid Young)Paupa2:36
21."Surroundings" (featuring Stressmatic)Dnyce3:27
22."Bet You Didn't Know"Issue3:45
23."Facts Not Fiction" (featuring Stressmatic)Helluva3:11
24."Thou Wow" (featuring Iamsu!)Iamsu!3:26
25."Keep On Gassin'" (featuring Method Man, Redman and Bosko)Supa Dave West4:07
26."My Everything" (featuring Anthony Hamilton and K-Ci)Disko Boogie3:31
Total length:86:48

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 65
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 32

References
  1. e40. "E-40 New Album PRACTICE MAKES PAPER 07/26/19". Retrieved June 17, 2019 – via Instagram.
  2. Smith, Trevor (August 22, 2018). "E-40 Announces Trilogy Of Albums, One Dropping This Week". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  3. Arcand, Rob (June 15, 2019). "E-40 Announces New Album Practice Makes Paper Featuring Quavo, Rick Ross, ASAP Ferg, More". Spin. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  4. Eustice, Kyle (March 14, 2019). "E-40 Announces "Practice Makes Paper" Album With Wild "Melt" Video". Hip Hop DX. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  5. "E-40 - Chase the Money lyrics". Genius. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  6. Wallace, Riley (August 13, 2019). "Review: E-40 "Practice Makes Paper" Is A Long But Fruitful Listen". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  7. Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (August 3, 2019). "E-40: Practice Makes Paper Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  8. "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  9. "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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