On the Rvn
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| Released | September 24, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2018 | |||
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| Length | 20:58 | |||
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On the Rvn(pronouncedOn the Run) is the secondextended playby American rapperYoung Thug.It was released on September 24, 2018 by300 EntertainmentandAtlantic Recordsto streaming platforms.[1]It features collaborations with6lack,Jaden Smith,Elton John,T-Shyne, andOffsetand follows a month after Thug's compilation albumSlime Language.[1]
Background
[edit]On the Rvnwas originally expected to be released on September 11, the same day that Young Thug turned himself into authorities forDeKalb Countypolice inGeorgiaafter a warrant was put out for his arrest for possession of and intent to distribute various drugs, as well as possession of a firearm. It was also originally supposed to be his debut studio album.[2]Although he had submitted the mixes before turning himself in,audio engineerand Thug's associateAlex Tumaystated that the clearance for the tracks would take time.[2]Thug was later released on bond.[2]
After his release, Thug teased the project on Instagram, releasing a video teaser featuring footage of news reports referencing the warrant.[3]Thug then announcedOn the Rvnwould be released at midnight on September 24.[3]
On August 21, 2018, a song by Young Thug remi xingElton John's "Rocket Man"was leaked online.[4]Upon receiving warm reception, the song was released as the final song on the EP as "High" featuring Elton John.[5]
When the EP was released, guest features fromOffsetand T-Shyne were accidentally left off. T-Shyne's verse on "Real in My Veins" was added on 26 September.[6]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "On the Run" (featuringOffset) | 4:23 | |
| 2. | "Icey" |
| 3:52 |
| 3. | "Climax" (featuring6lack) | London on da Track | 3:09 |
| 4. | "Sin" (featuringJaden Smith) | London on da Track | 3:22 |
| 5. | "Real in My Veins" (featuring T-Shyne) | Supah Mario | 4:10 |
| 6. | "High" (featuringElton John) | Stelios | 3:15 |
| Total length: | 22:11 | ||
Sample credits
- "High" contains a sample of "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)"as performed byElton John,written by Elton John andBernie Taupin.
Personnel
[edit]- Alex Tumay– mi xing
- London on da Track– additional mi xing
- Joe LaPorta– mastering
- Bainz – recording( "On the Run", "Icey" and "Climax" )
- Shaan Singh – recording( "Sin" )
- Stafa – recording( "High" )
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums(Billboard)[8] | 27 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[9] | 24 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[10] | 56 |
| USBillboard200[11] | 17 |
| USTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums(Billboard)[12] | 13 |
References
[edit]- ^abBloom, Madison (September 24, 2018)."Young Thug Drops New EP On the Rvn: Listen".Pitchfork.RetrievedSeptember 24,2018.
- ^abcMartinez, Jose (September 24, 2018)."Young Thug's New EP 'On the Rvn' Is Finally Here".Complex.RetrievedSeptember 24,2018.
- ^abJahmal, Karlton (September 23, 2018)."Young Thug Teases Music From" On The Rvn "With Introspective New Trailer".HotNewHipHop.RetrievedSeptember 24,2018.
- ^"Young Thug's Elton John Collaboration" Rocket Man (Remix) "Leaks".XXL. August 21, 2018.RetrievedSeptember 26,2018.
- ^"How the Young Thug and Elton John song" High "actually happened".The Fader. September 24, 2018.RetrievedSeptember 26,2018.
- ^Ivey, Justin (September 24, 2018)."Young Thug Is Adding Offset & T-Shyne To" On The Rvn "EP".HipHopDX.RetrievedOctober 2,2018.
- ^"On the Rvn – EP by Young Thug on iTunes".iTunes Store.24 September 2018.RetrievedSeptember 24,2018.
- ^"Young Thug Chart History (Canadian Albums)".Billboard.Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^"Norwegiancharts – Young Thug – On the Rvn!! %5BEP%5D".Hung Medien. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^"Swedishcharts – Young Thug – On the Rvn!! %5BEP%5D".Hung Medien. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^"Young Thug Chart History (Billboard200) ".Billboard.Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ^"Young Thug Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)".Billboard.Retrieved October 2, 2018.
