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On December 5, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Blocka" featuring Travis Scott and [[Popcaan]].<ref>[http://rapradar.com/2012/12/05/new-music-pusha-t-popcaan-x-travis-scott-blocka/ Rap Radar :: New Music: Pusha T Ft. Popcaan x Travis Scott “Blocka”<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On December 11, 2012, the music video for "Blocka" featuring Travis Scott and Popcaan was released.<ref>[http://rapradar.com/2012/12/11/new-video-pusha-t-blocka/ Rap Radar :: New Video: Pusha T “Blocka”<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On January 10, 2013, the second song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Millions" featuring [[Rick Ross]].<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Pusha T f/ Rick Ross – ‘Millions’|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/01/10/new-music-pusha-t-f-rick-ross-millions/|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=Devin Lazerine|accessdate=January 10, 2013|date=January 10, 2013}}</ref> On January 20, 2013, the music video was shot for "Millions" featuring Rick Ross<ref>[http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/pusha-t-millions-behind-the-scenes-photos/ MissInfo.tv » Behind the Scenes: Pusha T Feat. Rick Ross “Millions”<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On January 27, 2013, the third song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Only You Can Tell It" featuring [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/listen-pusha-t-f-wale-only-you-can-tell-it| title=Listen: Pusha T f/ Wale "Only You Can Tell It | publisher=Complex Media | work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] | date=January 27, 2013 | accessdate=January 27, 2013 | author=Frydenlund, Zach}}</ref> |
On December 5, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Blocka" featuring Travis Scott and [[Popcaan]].<ref>[http://rapradar.com/2012/12/05/new-music-pusha-t-popcaan-x-travis-scott-blocka/ Rap Radar :: New Music: Pusha T Ft. Popcaan x Travis Scott “Blocka”<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On December 11, 2012, the music video for "Blocka" featuring Travis Scott and Popcaan was released.<ref>[http://rapradar.com/2012/12/11/new-video-pusha-t-blocka/ Rap Radar :: New Video: Pusha T “Blocka”<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On January 10, 2013, the second song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Millions" featuring [[Rick Ross]].<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Pusha T f/ Rick Ross – ‘Millions’|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/01/10/new-music-pusha-t-f-rick-ross-millions/|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=Devin Lazerine|accessdate=January 10, 2013|date=January 10, 2013}}</ref> On January 20, 2013, the music video was shot for "Millions" featuring Rick Ross<ref>[http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/pusha-t-millions-behind-the-scenes-photos/ MissInfo.tv » Behind the Scenes: Pusha T Feat. Rick Ross “Millions”<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On January 27, 2013, the third song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Only You Can Tell It" featuring [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/listen-pusha-t-f-wale-only-you-can-tell-it| title=Listen: Pusha T f/ Wale "Only You Can Tell It | publisher=Complex Media | work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] | date=January 27, 2013 | accessdate=January 27, 2013 | author=Frydenlund, Zach}}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
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Omar Burgess of HipHopDX said "Pusha is essentially on cruise control for the duration of his freebie prelude to My Name Is My Name. He’s more than held his own next to Kanye West and others, so there’s no need for him to bring his best work out for a collection of songs that don’t have a barcode on them. The guest list here finds the younger Thornton brother with few lyrical peers. He trades bars with Rick Ross (“Millions”), Wale (“Only You Can Tell It”) and Ab-Liva (“Re-Up Gang Motivation”). But compared to Pusha, most of the project’s featured emcees are either the direct descendants of the Clipse’s introspective trapping on wax or the audio equivalent to a chubby, busted homegirl along for the ride on a group date. He only looks better next to them. None of this is to say that Wrath of Caine isn’t worth the five minutes it should take to download and play or stream it on the device of your choice. Even when most of his focus is likely on his upcoming Def Jam long player, Pusha T can show off, be humble, recount his rock chopping days and actually rap with the best of them. And in a bleak, boring first quarter, that’s more than a lot of people are offering".<ref>{{cite news|last=Burgess|first=Omar|title=Pusha T Wrath Of Caine (Mixtape Review)|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2030/title.pusha-t-wrath-of-caine-mixtape-review-|accessdate=January 30, 2013|newspaper=''HipHopDX|date=January 30, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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Wrath of Caine is the second mixtape by American rapper Pusha T, released on January 28, 2013 under G.O.O.D. Music and Re-Up Records.[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Rick Ross, French Montana, Popcaan, Travis Scott, Troy Ave, Kevin Gates, Andrea Martin and Wale. Production varies from Kanye West, Young Chop, Jake One and The Neptunes, among others. Wrath of Caine was released via mixtape distribution site LiveMixtapes and was also made available for free digital download on DatPiff, accumulating 75,000 after its unveiling. The eleven-track mixtape was highly anticipated since it was announced. It served as promotion leading up to the release of Pusha T's debut studio album My Name Is My Name (2013).[2][3]
Background
On November 11, 2012, Pusha T announced he would be releasing a mixtape titled "Wrath of Caine". The mixtape was originally expected to have been released at the end of 2012. [4][5] On January 15, 2013, the cover art for "Wrath of Caine" was released.[6] On January 17, 2013, the trailer for "Wrath of Caine" was released.[7] On January 24, 2013, During an interview with Miss Info the Clipse member said Wrath of Caine is a collection of lyrically-driven street anthems, comparable to the music he recorded with his brother and Clipse cohort No Malice. He explained. "It's just something that I like to do. It's something that I feel like has no boundaries, no parameters. I can do what I really, really want to do…[my approach to the mixtape is] not about more of a creative [decision], I just think it's about more of what I want to hear for myself and what my fans want to hear. They want to hear lyrics, they want to hear street [music]…it's just the whole street life perspective".[8]
On January 27, 2013, during an interview with Miss Info, Pusha T discussed "Millions" featuring Rick Ross, track 2 off Wrath of Caine which was released prior to the mixtape, saying: "It's basically an ode to dope boys and stash spots; it's just an ode to that energy," he said. "I'm trying to make music and recreate that energy that I feel was missing in Hip Hop, [the energy] like you roll down your windows, you hop in your car and you front until you pull up to the club. Right now, that energy is sort of missing to me, and I feel like 'Millions' is a prime example of what that is".[9]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| TheDrop.FM | 8/10[10] |
Promotion
On December 5, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Blocka" featuring Travis Scott and Popcaan.[11] On December 11, 2012, the music video for "Blocka" featuring Travis Scott and Popcaan was released.[12] On January 10, 2013, the second song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Millions" featuring Rick Ross.[13] On January 20, 2013, the music video was shot for "Millions" featuring Rick Ross[14] On January 27, 2013, the third song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "Only You Can Tell It" featuring Wale.[15]
Reception
Critical response
Omar Burgess of HipHopDX said "Pusha is essentially on cruise control for the duration of his freebie prelude to My Name Is My Name. He’s more than held his own next to Kanye West and others, so there’s no need for him to bring his best work out for a collection of songs that don’t have a barcode on them. The guest list here finds the younger Thornton brother with few lyrical peers. He trades bars with Rick Ross (“Millions”), Wale (“Only You Can Tell It”) and Ab-Liva (“Re-Up Gang Motivation”). But compared to Pusha, most of the project’s featured emcees are either the direct descendants of the Clipse’s introspective trapping on wax or the audio equivalent to a chubby, busted homegirl along for the ride on a group date. He only looks better next to them. None of this is to say that Wrath of Caine isn’t worth the five minutes it should take to download and play or stream it on the device of your choice. Even when most of his focus is likely on his upcoming Def Jam long player, Pusha T can show off, be humble, recount his rock chopping days and actually rap with the best of them. And in a bleak, boring first quarter, that’s more than a lot of people are offering".[16]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Dready | 1:57 |
| 2. | "Millions" (featuring Rick Ross) | Southside, Kanye West (co.) | 5:06 |
| 3. | "Doesn't Matter" (featuring French Montana) | Renegades | 3:54 |
| 4. | "Blocka" (featuring Popcaan and Travis Scott) | Young Chop | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Road Runner" (featuring Troy Ave) | Harry Fraud | 3:03 |
| 6. | "Revolution" | The Neptunes | 1:42 |
| 7. | "Only You Can Tell It" (featuring Wale) | Boogz N Tapez | 4:10 |
| 8. | "Trust You" (featuring Kevin Gates) | SK, Arthur McArthur | 4:34 |
| 9. | "Take My Life" (featuring Andrea Martin) | Jake-One | 3:07 |
| 10. | "Re-Up Gang Motivation" (performed by Liva) | Illmind | 1:41 |
| 11. | "I Am Forgiven" | B!nk | 3:28 |
| Total length: | 36:16 | ||
- Notes
- (co.) co-producer
References
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J (January 28, 2013). "Pusha T "Wrath Of Caine" Mixtape Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "New Music: Pusha T – 'Wrath of Caine' (Mixtape)". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. Janaury 28, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Pusha T - Wrath of Caine". TapeFire.com. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Pusha T - 'Wrath of Caine' (mixtape)". exclaim.ca. Josiah Hughes. Janaury 28, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Homie, Big. "Pusha T Reveals New Mixtape Title". Rap Radar. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
- ^ MissInfo.tv » Pusha T Reveals ‘Wrath of Caine’ Mixtape Cover
- ^ Rap Radar :: Pusha T Wrath Of Caine Trailer & Cover
- ^ Pusha T Discusses "Wrath Of Caine," Working With Rick Ross | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX
- ^ MissInfo.tv » Exclusive: Pusha T Previews His ‘Wrath Of Caine’ Collabos with Wale and French Montana
- ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (January 29, 2013). "Pusha T, 'Wrath of Caine' - Mixtape Review". TheDrop.FM.
- ^ Rap Radar :: New Music: Pusha T Ft. Popcaan x Travis Scott “Blocka”
- ^ Rap Radar :: New Video: Pusha T “Blocka”
- ^ "New Music: Pusha T f/ Rick Ross – 'Millions'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
- ^ MissInfo.tv » Behind the Scenes: Pusha T Feat. Rick Ross “Millions”
- ^ Frydenlund, Zach (January 27, 2013). "Listen: Pusha T f/ Wale "Only You Can Tell It". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ Burgess, Omar (January 30, 2013). "Pusha T Wrath Of Caine (Mixtape Review)". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
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