The Sun's Tirade

The Sun's Tirade
Studio album by Isaiah Rashad
Released September 2, 2016
Genre Southern hip hop, Neo Soul, Jazz Rap
Length 63:12
Label Top Dawg Entertainment
Producer
  • Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith (exec.)
  • The Antydote
  • Al B. Smoov
  • Cam O'bi
  • Carter Lang
  • Chris Calor
  • Crooklin
  • D. Sanders
  • Dave Free
  • Deacon Blues
  • D.K. the Punisher
  • DZONYBEATS
  • FrancisGotHeat
  • Free P
  • J. LBS
  • Jowin
  • Mike Will Made It
  • Steve Lacy
  • Park Ave.
  • Pluss
  • Pops
  • Tiggi
Isaiah Rashad chronology
Cilvia Demo
(2014)		 The Sun's Tirade
(2016)
Singles from The Sun's Tirade
  1. "Free Lunch"
    Released: August 7, 2016

The Sun's Tirade is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Isaiah Rashad.[1] It was released on September 2, 2016, and is his second release with Top Dawg Entertainment, following the critically acclaimed Cilvia Demo (2014). The album features guest appearances from SiR, Zacari, Kendrick Lamar, Deacon Blues, Kari Faux, Syd tha Kyd, Hugh Augustine, Jay Rock and SZA.[1] The album's production was handled by several producers, including Mike Will Made It, D. Sanders, Cam O'bi, J. LBS, The Antydote and Chris Calor.

The Sun's Tirade was met with widespread critical acclaim from music critics, who praised Rashad's style and lyricism, along with the album's production, wide range of influences and creativity.[2] The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200, selling 19,000 copies its first week.[3] The album was supported by the single, "Free Lunch".

Background and release

On August 26, 2016, Isaiah Rashad announced the album's title, release date and the reveal of the artwork.[4] On August 30, he shared the album's track listing, which features guest appearances from Kari Faux, Syd and SiR, along with Top Dawg label-mates such as SZA, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar.[1] Rashad released The Sun's Tirade on September 2, 2016.[1] While talking about the album in an interview with XXL magazine, he said;[5]

“ I just want them [fans] to enjoy themselves listening to this project. I hope this make it easier for them to approach me, make you feel like you’re talking to a regular person. As far as learning about me, I don’t know. You’ll learn I got range. I got some more range that you didn’t think I had. I want people to be like, “Damn, this nigga can do this?” Because that motivates me a lot. ”

Promotion

"Free Lunch" was released as the album's lead single on August 7, 2016.[6] The music video for the single, directed by APLUS Filmz, was uploaded to Top Dawg Entertainment's YouTube channel on August 10.[7] On August 27, 2016, Rashad performed "Free Lunch" with Kendrick Lamar during Lamar's headlining set at FYF Fest.[8] On September 17, 2016, he performed "Tity and Dolla" at the BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired in the next month.[9] Rashad also released music videos for the songs "4r da Squaw" and "Park", which have not been released as singles.[10][11]

During promotion of The Sun's Tirade, Rashad revealed that he was addicted to Xanax and alcohol, and was suffering from depression, anxiety and isolation during the time between the release of Cilvia Demo and The Sun's Tirade. He further stated that he "fucked up", and almost got dropped from Top Dawg Entertainment a total of three times during the recording of his album.[12]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[13]
Line of Best Fit8.5/10[14]
Consequence of Sound[15]
HipHopDX[16]
Pitchfork Media8.1/10 [17]
XXL (XL)[18]

The Sun's Tirade received widespread critical acclaim from music critics upon its release. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 79, which indicates "generally favorable," based on 10 reviews.[19]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200, selling 19,000 copies its first week.[20]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "where u at?"  
Dave Free 0:44
2. "4r da Squaw"  
  • McClain
  • Francis Tran
FrancisGotHeat 3:52
3. "Free Lunch"  
  • McClain
  • Cameron Osteen
Cam O'bi 3:12
4. "Rope // rosegold" (featuring SiR)
  • McClain
  • Jason Pounds
  • Tyran Donaldson
  • J. LBS.
  • The Antydote
 4:43
5. "Wat's Wrong" (featuring Zacari and Kendrick Lamar)
  • D. Sanders
  • Al B. Smoov
 5:30
6. "Park"  
  • McClain
  • Sanders
  • Park Ave.
  • D. Sanders
 2:53
7. "Bday" (featuring Deacon Blues and Kari Faux)
  • Tiggi
  • Deacon Blues
 3:52
8. "Silkk da Shocka" (featuring Syd tha Kyd)
Steve Lacy 2:46
9. "Tity and Dolla" (featuring Hugh Augustine and Jay Rock)
  • Crooklin
  • Pops
 4:58
10. "Stuck in the Mud" (featuring SZA)
  • D. Sanders
  • Crooklin
 7:03
11. "A lot"  
 3:25
12. "AA"  
  • McClain
  • Sanders
  • DZONYBEATS
  • D. Sanders
 3:30
13. "Dressed Like Rappers"  
  • McClain
  • Donovan Knight
DK the Punisher 3:26
14. "Don't Matter"  
  • McClain
  • Donaldson
  • The Antydote
  • Carter Lang
 2:56
15. "Brenda"  
  • McClain
  • Christopher Calor
Calor 4:10
16. "by george (outro)"  
  • McClain
Jowin 3:18
17. "Find a Topic (homies begged)"  
  • McClain
  • Pounds
  • Free P
  • J. LBS.
 2:48
Total length:
 63:12

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[21] 78
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[22] 39
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[23] 82
French Albums (SNEP)[24] 199
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[25] 23
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] 62
UK Albums (OCC)[27] 116
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[28] 16
US Billboard 200[29] 17
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[30] 3
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[31] 4

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Isaiah Rashad Taps Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock for 'The Sun's Tirade'". Rap-Up. August 30, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/music/the-suns-tirade/isaiah-rashad
  3. ↑ "Hip Hop Album Sales: Travis Scott Earns First #1 Album With "Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight"". HipHopDX. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Announces New Album The Sun's Tirade, Shares New Song "Park": Listen". Pitchfork Media. August 26, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Discusses Getting Back on Track With 'The Sun's Tirade' Album". XXL. September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad - Free Lunch [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. August 7, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Delivers The Video For "Free Lunch"". The Source. August 10, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Watch Isaiah Rashad Join Kendrick Lamar Onstage for "Free Lunch" at FYF Fest". Pitchfork Media. August 28, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  9. ↑ "BET Hip-Hop Awards 2016: Watch Isaiah Rashad, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage Perform". Pitchfork Media. October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Watch Isaiah Rashad's "4r Da Squaw" Video". The Fader. September 2, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Lets "Park" Video Go". XXL. September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Says His Xanax and Alcohol Addiction Almost Got Him Dropped From TDE". Complex. August 30, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "The Sun's Tirade - Isaiah Rashad". All Media Network. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad: The Sun's Tirade Review". https://www.thelineofbestfit.com. 2016-09-07. Retrieved 2016-09-14. External link in |publisher= (help)
  15. ↑ Kearse, Stephen. "Album Review: Isaiah Rashad – The Sun's Tirade". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad - The Sun's Tirade | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  17. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad: The Sun's Tirade Review". Pitchfork.com. 2016-09-07. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  18. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Wears His Emotions on His Sleeve on 'The Sun's Tirade' - XXL". XXL. 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  19. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/music/the-suns-tirade/isaiah-rashad
  20. ↑ "Hip Hop Album Sales: Travis Scott Earns First #1 Album With "Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight"". HipHopDX. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Isaiah Rashad – The Sun's Tirade" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Isaiah Rashad. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Isaiah Rashad – The Sun's Tirade" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Fusionnes - SNEP (Week 36, 2016)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Isaiah Rashad – The Sun's Tirade". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Isaiah Rashad – The Sun's Tirade". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  27. ↑ Chart Log UK: "CLUK Update 10.09.2016 (wk36)". UK Albums Chart. Zobbel.de. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Isaiah Rashad. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Isaiah Rashad. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Isaiah Rashad. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
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