Minorville (album)

Minorville
Studio album by Derek Minor
Released September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)
Genre Christian hip hop
Label Reflection, Reach
Derek Minor chronology
PSA, Vol. 3: Who Is Derek Minor?
(2012)		 Minorville
(2013)		 Empire
(2015)

Minorville is the fourth album by American Christian hip hop artist Derek Minor, released on September 10, 2013 through Reflection Music Group and Reach Records.

Reception

Critical reception

Andy Kellman from AllMusic gave the album a 3.5 out of 5 calling it "his most sonically rich and lyrically creative work yet".[1] Michael Weaver from Jesus Freak Hideout gave the album a 4 out of 5, he said the album was a "slight step below" Minor's previous album Dying to Live but gave some positive feedback about the album for its messages saying " the record contains some important messages that are definitely powerful in nature".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at No. 40 on Billboard 200, No. 2 on Christian Albums and No. 6 on Rap Albums, with approximately 8,300 copies sold in its first week.[3] The album has sold 19,000 copies in the US as of January 2015.[4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Lost to Minorville" (featuring J.R.- uncredited)Derek Johnson, Courtney Peebles, Chris Mackey, Joseph PrieloznyDerek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prilozny1:48
2."IGWT" (featuring Thi'sl)D. Johnson, Torrance Esmond, Charles Dunlap, Lincoln MorrisDerek Minor, The Heat Academy3:45
3."Gimmie" (featuring Tasha Catour- uncredited)D. Johnson, C. Mackey, J. PrieloznyDerek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny3:58
4."We Gone Make It" (featuring Canton Jones)D. Johnson, J. Prielozny, Krishon GainesDerek Minor, Joseph Prilozny, KG On The Track3:55
5."Ready, Set, Go"  D. Johnson, C. Mackey, J. PrieloznyDerek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny3:32
6."Hot Air Balloon" (featuring Kiya Lacey)D. Johnson, Thomas Johnson, C. Mackey, J. PrieloznyDerek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny3:24
7."We Are (Champions)" (featuring SPZRKT)D. Johnson, Xavier Adams, George RamirezG Roc for Beat Mekanicz3:43
8."Love You Better" (featuring JC)D. Johnson, T. Esmond, Brian Tistog, Justin Norvell CrowderMr. Inkredible3:38
9."Respect That" (featuring Deraj and RMG)D. Johnson, Jared Wells, Toney Frazier, Chad Jones, Aaron McCain, J. Prielozny, Blair AtkinsonDerek Minor, Joseph Prielozny, Supaman Beatz4:24
10."Making Me More" (featuring Mel Washington)D. Johnson, Mel WashingtonDerek Minor4:03
11."Sweet Dreams" (featuring Kiya Lacey- uncredited)D. Johnson, J. PrieloznyDerek Minor, Joseph Prielozny3:49
12."Dear Mr. Christian," (featuring Dee-1 and Lecrae)D. Johnson, David Augustine, Jr., Lecrae Moore, T. Esmond, C. Dunlap, L. MorrisThe Heat Academy4:25
13."Heaven's Little Runaway" (featuring Danika Hawkins- uncredited)D. Johnson, J. PrieloznyDerek Minor, Joseph Prielozny1:23
14."Homecoming" (featuring Isaac Caree)D. Johnson, C. Mackey, J. PrieloznyDerek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny4:33
15."Deaf [Bonus Track]"  D. Johnson, Gabriel AzucenaGawvi3:26
16."Level Up [Hidden Bonus Track]" (featuring Foure)D. Johnson 3:20

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References

  1. 1 2 Andy Kellman. "Minorville - Derek Minor - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. 1 2 "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Derek Minor, "Minorville" Review".
  3. ↑ "This Week's Billboard Top Gospel CDs: Gospel Rap Artist Derek Minor Takes #1".
  4. ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on January 30, 2015.
  5. ↑ Chad Horton. "Derek Minor 'Minorville' Tracklisting & Production Credits". Rapzilla. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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