Unbothered

Unbothered is the second studio album by American rapper Lil Skies. It was released through Atlantic Records on January 22, 2021. The album features guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa and Lil Durk. It follows his previous album, Shelby, which was released in 2019.[1]

Unbothered
Studio album by
Lil Skies
ReleasedJanuary 22, 2021 (2021-01-22)
Length39:14
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Lil Skies chronology
Shelby
(2019)		 Unbothered
(2021)
Singles from Unbothered
  1. "Havin My Way"
    Released: March 4, 2020
  2. "Riot"
    Released: May 14, 2020
  3. "On Sight"
    Released: November 6, 2020

Background

In an interview with Complex, Lil Skies elaborated on the album, explaining:

I just hope people take away from my album—just from me in general—is to just chase your dreams, and don't let nobody tell you what to do. I'm learning that still myself. I got a lot of people around me in my life tellin' me what I should do, what I shouldn't do… Do what you love, man. Life is too short.[2]

Release and promotion

Lil Skies announced the album along with its title, cover art, and release date in an Instagram post on December 16, 2020.[3]

Singles

On March 4, 2020, Lil Skies released the album's lead single, "Havin My Way", featuring fellow American rapper Lil Durk.[4] It was followed by the second single, "Riot", on May 14, 2020.[5] The third official pre-release single, "On Sight", was released on November 6, 2020.[6] "Ok" was released as the first and only promotional single on December 16, 2020.[7]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Rate Your Music2.22/5[8]
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash7/10[9]

Writing for Clash, Robin Murray felt that "every element on the album feels exact, placed with real precision". He specifically praised the singles "Ok" and "Havin My Way", the latter of which features Lil Durk, going on to opine that the album is an "inward journey" and the two singles exemplify that. He went on to compliment the songs "Trust Nobody", "Riot", and "Think Deep Don't Sink".[9]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Fade Away"
  • Based1
  • Jakik
3:21
2."Take 5"
  • Foose
  • Sturdivant
  • Hagan Lange
  • Based1
  • Hagan
2:52
3."Excite Me" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)
CashMoneyAP2:51
4."Havin My Way" (featuring Lil Durk)
Slim Pharaoh3:31
5."Ok"
Buddah Bless2:35
6."Dead Broke"
  • Foose
  • Lange
  • Ringleb
  • Mitchell Cooper
  • Hagan
  • Slim Pharaoh
  • Sprite Lee
2:24
7."On Sight"
  • Foose
  • Ringleb
  • Garrison Webster
  • Slim Pharaoh
  • Vendr
2:41
8."Think Deep Don't Sink"
  • Foose
  • Sturdivant
  • Gibbo
  • Armada
  • Based1
  • Gibbo & Armada
4:07
9."Red Wine & Jodeci"
2:27
10."Locked Up"
  • Foose
  • Durrell Barbour
  • Connor Mannina
  • Rello
  • Steeze
3:05
11."Trust Nobody"
  • Foose
  • Noah Bridges
  • Vladislav Makhin
  • Noahsaki
  • MVA Beats
3:34
12."Riot"
  • Foose
  • Petit
  • Joshua Pinter
  • Alexander Mullarkey
  • CashMoneyAP
  • Neel & Alex
2:46
13."Sky High"
  • Foose
  • Curtidor
  • Nils Noehden
  • Liam McAlister
  • Danny Wolf
  • Nils
  • LMC
3:19
14."Mhmmm"
2:21
Total length:39:14

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Musicians

Technical
  • Samantha Kossoff – assistant mixing (tracks 5, 8–11, 14)
  • Chris Athens – mastering (tracks 2, 3, 6–11, 13, 14)
  • Neek – mixing (tracks 1–6, 12, 13), mastering (tracks 1, 4, 12)
  • Joe Fitz – mixing (tracks 5, 7–11, 14), mastering (track 5)
  • Based 1 – programming (tracks 1, 2, 8)
  • Jakik – programming (track 1)
  • Hagan – programming (tracks 2, 6)
  • CashMoneyAP – programming (tracks 3, 12)
  • Slim Pharaoh – programming (tracks 4, 6, 7)
  • Buddah Bless – programming (track 5)
  • Sprite Lee – programming (track 6)
  • Vendr – programming (track 7)
  • Gibbo & Armada – programming (track 8)
  • Pvlace – programming (track 9)
  • Danny Wolf – programming (tracks 9, 13)
  • Rello – programming (track 10)
  • Steeze – programming (track 10)
  • Noahsaki – programming (track 11)
  • MVA Beats – programming (track 11)
  • Neel & Alex – programming (track 12)
  • Nils – programming (track 13)
  • LMC – programming (track 13)
  • T-Minus – programming (track 14)
  • Cubeatz – programming (track 14)

Charts
Chart performance for Unbothered
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[11] 48
US Billboard 200[12] 50
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 29

References
  1. Mahadevan, Tara C. (January 22, 2021). "Listen to Lil Skies' Album 'Unbothered' f/ Lil Durk and Wiz Khalifa". Complex. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  2. Espinoza, Joshua (January 20, 2021). "Lil Skies on New Album 'Unbothered' and Lil Wayne Supporting Trump". Complex. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  3. "Lil Skies on Instagram: "My new album "Unbothered" is out now for pre-sale!🦋 New single "Ok" for you guys being patient with me!❣🤓wouldn't be shit without you guys!!!!!! LOVE🖤link in bio let's go up🤯🤯1/22". Instagram. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  4. Okon, Wongo (March 4, 2020). "Lil Skies And Lil Durk Earn Their Freedom In 'Havin My Way' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  5. Lilah, Rose (May 14, 2020). "Lil Skies Is Ready To "Riot"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  6. Pickus, Brandon (November 6, 2020). "Lil Skies - "On Sight" [STREAM + VIDEO]". Rhyme Hip Hop. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  7. Zidel, Alex (December 16, 2020). "Lil Skies Releases New Single "Ok" And Announces "Unbothered" Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  8. "Unbothered by Lil Skies (Album): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  9. Murray, Robin (January 22, 2021). "Lil Skies - Unbothered". Clash. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  10. "Unbothered / Lil Skies - TIDAL". Tidal. January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  11. "Billboard Canadian Albums Chart: February 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  12. "Billboard 200: February 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  13. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: February 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
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