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| Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] |
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| Label = {{hlist|[[Maybach Music Group| |
| Label = {{hlist|[[Maybach Music Group|MMG]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]}} |
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| Producer = {{hlist|[[Rick Ross]] {{small|([[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])}}|Meek Mill {{small|(also exec.)}}|8x8|[[Cardiak]]|[[DJ Mustard]]|Dougie|D.O. Speaks|[[Future (rapper)|Future]]|G Koop|[[Honorable C.N.O.T.E.]]|iBeatz|[[Illmind]]|Infamous Rell|James Royo|Maaly Raw|MP808|Papamitrou|[[1500 or Nothin'|Rance]]|RaRa|Stoopid On Da Beat|Streetrunner|[[Street Symphony (producer)|Street Symphony]]|Tarik Azzouz|Tazzaracci|[[Wheezy (record producer)|Wheezy]]}} |
| Producer = {{hlist|[[Rick Ross]] {{small|([[Executive producer#Music|exec.]])}}|Meek Mill {{small|(also exec.)}}|8x8|[[Cardiak]]|[[DJ Mustard]]|Dougie|D.O. Speaks|[[Future (rapper)|Future]]|G Koop|[[Honorable C.N.O.T.E.]]|iBeatz|[[Illmind]]|Infamous Rell|James Royo|Maaly Raw|MP808|Papamitrou|[[1500 or Nothin'|Rance]]|RaRa|Stoopid On Da Beat|Streetrunner|[[Street Symphony (producer)|Street Symphony]]|Tarik Azzouz|Tazzaracci|[[Wheezy (record producer)|Wheezy]]}} |
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| Last album = ''[[Meekend Music (EP series)|Meekend Music]]'' <br />(2017) |
| Last album = ''[[Meekend Music (EP series)|Meekend Music]]'' <br />(2017) |
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'''''Wins & Losses''''' is the third [[studio album]] by American rapper [[Meek Mill]]. |
'''''Wins & Losses''''' is the third [[studio album]] by American rapper [[Meek Mill]]. It was released on July 21, 2017, by [[Maybach Music Group]] and [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name="W&LAM">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wins-losses/id1258267771|title=Wins & Losses by Meek Mill on Apple Music|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|accessdate=July 14, 2017}}</ref> The album serves as the follow-up to Meek Mill's second album ''[[Dreams Worth More Than Money]]'' (2015) and his ''[[Meekend Music (EP series)|Meekend Music]]'' EP series. Recording sessions took place between 2016 and 2017, including a executive production from Meek Mill himself, alongside label-mate [[Rick Ross]]. The album's production derives from Meek Mill's first signed Dreamchaser producer Papamitrou, alongside several others such as Streetrunner, [[Street Symphony (producer)|Street Symphony]], [[Wheezy (record producer)|Wheezy]] and [[Honorable C.N.O.T.E.]]. Meek Mill also enlisted a [[guest appearance]]s from Rick Ross, alongside other collaborators such as [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Young Thug]] and [[Yo Gotti]], among others. |
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''Wins and Losses'' received generally mixed reviews and debuted at number |
''Wins and Losses'' received generally mixed reviews and debuted at number 3 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with 102,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s, of which 37,000 were pure album sales in the United States. The album was supported by two [[Single (music)|singles]]: [[Whatever You Need (Meek Mill song)|Whatever You Need]] featuring [[Chris Brown]] and [[Ty Dolla Sign]], and "Young Black America" featuring [[The-Dream]]. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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In May 2017, after releasing numerous EPs such as ''[[4/4 (EP series)|4/4]]'' (2016) and the ''Meekend Music'' series (2017), ''Wins and Losses'' was announced by [[Rick Ross]], while the album cover and tracklist were revealed in mid-July 2017, in a few weeks before release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/05/rick-ross-reveals-meek-mill-new-album/|title=Rick Ross Reveals Name of Meek Mill’s New Album|publisher=XXL|date=May 24, 2017|accessdate=June 16, 2017}}</ref> Meek Mill explained the concept behind ''Wins and Losses'' during an interview with [[W233BF|Streetz 94.5]], saying: |
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{{cquote|"I just wanted to give people a real perspective of my life, what we call wins and what we call losses. I lost my case, we lost [[Lil Snupe]], Chino lost his brother. Where we come from, that's a loss. When you talk L's and W's, you get an L, that mean you got life in [[jail]]. It's critical, it ain't what they talking about, so I wanted to give my perspective on it, let people know what I've been through."}} |
{{cquote|"I just wanted to give people a real perspective of my life, what we call wins and what we call losses. I lost my case, we lost [[Lil Snupe]], Chino lost his brother. Where we come from, that's a loss. When you talk L's and W's, you get an L, that mean you got life in [[jail]]. It's critical, it ain't what they talking about, so I wanted to give my perspective on it, let people know what I've been through."}} |
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==Promotion== |
==Promotion== |
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On June 2, 2017, Meek Mill partnered with [[Spotify]] |
On June 2, 2017, Meek Mill partnered with [[Spotify]] to release a video of him [[freestyling]]. The video premiered on the playlist "Rap Caviar". Meek Mill officially acknowledged the album in it.<ref>{{cite web|title=Spotify|url=https://play.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX0XUsuxWHRQd?play=true|accessdate=July 22, 2017}}</ref> On July 10, 2017, Meek Mill released a trailer for the album; as well as a trailer for a short film, titled ''Wins and Losses: The Movie''. The movie was directed by Spike Jordan. He also released the official cover artwork for ''Wins and Losses'' on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/07/meek-mill-wins-and-losses-movie-trailer|title=Watch The Trailer for Meek Mill's Short Film 'Wins & Losses: The Movie|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=July 16, 2017|accessdate=July 21, 2017}}</ref> ''Wins and Losses: The Movie'' was released in 4 parts, and was uploaded to [[YouTube]] daily from June 17 until June 20, 2017, leading up to the release of the album.<ref>Wins and Losses: The Movie, Chapter 1-4 |
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*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWJqpRMwQNk|title=Meek Mill's Wins And Losses (The Movie): Chapter 1|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=June 17, 2017|accessdate=June 22, 2017}} |
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWJqpRMwQNk|title=Meek Mill's Wins And Losses (The Movie): Chapter 1|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=June 17, 2017|accessdate=June 22, 2017}} |
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*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu3KGk2Asys|title=Meek Mill's Wins And Losses (The Movie): Chapter 2|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=June 18, 2017|accessdate=June 22, 2017}} |
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu3KGk2Asys|title=Meek Mill's Wins And Losses (The Movie): Chapter 2|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=June 18, 2017|accessdate=June 22, 2017}} |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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The lead single, "[[Whatever You Need (Meek Mill song)|Whatever You Need]]" |
The album's lead single, called "[[Whatever You Need (Meek Mill song)|Whatever You Need]]" was released on June 1, 2017. The song features guest vocal appearances from American recording artists [[Chris Brown]] and [[Ty Dolla Sign]], with production by [[DJ Mustard]], with co-production from James Royo and Rance from musical ensemble [[1500 or Nothin']].<ref name="PTI"/> The song samples "[[Whatever You Want (Tony! Toni! Toné! song)|Whatever You Want]]" performed by [[Tony! Toni! Toné!]].<ref name="PTI"/> The song has since peaked at number 51 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Meek Mill - Chart Hisory|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/310352/meek-mill/chart|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=July 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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The second single, "Young Black America" |
The album's second single, called "Young Black America" was released on June 24, 2017, accompanied by a music video.<ref>{{cite web|author1=MeekMillTV|title=Meek Mill - Young Black America (feat. The-Dream) [Official Music Video]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-XIf-8N4eA|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=July 22, 2017|date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> The song features guest vocal appearance from American singer-songwriter [[The-Dream]], with production by [[Street Symphony]] and D.O. Speaks.<ref name="PTI"/> The song samples "Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)" performed by [[Jay-Z]].<ref name="PTI"/> On August 17, 2017, Meek Mill performed the song on the [[Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Meek Mill|title=Meek Mill - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BX6bHWfARRp/?hl=en&taken-by=meekmill|website=[[Instagram]]|accessdate=August 17, 2017}}</ref> |
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===Promotional single=== |
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Meek Mill released "Glow Up" as a promotional single on May 22, 2017, and the music video was released the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0fCTKM9exk|title=Meek Mill - Glow Up [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|date=May 23, 2017|accessdate=July 21 |
Meek Mill released "Glow Up" as a promotional single from a album on May 22, 2017, and the music video was released the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0fCTKM9exk|title=Meek Mill - Glow Up [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|date=May 23, 2017|accessdate=July 21, 2017}}</ref> |
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===Other songs=== |
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On July 28, 2017 Meek Mill released the music video for "We Ball" featuring [[Young Thug]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Meek Mill Ft. Young Thug - We Ball (Lifestyle Visual)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6DBaBe6LEs|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=July 31, 2017|date=July 28, 2017}}</ref> [[WorldStarHipHop]] premiered the music video for "Price" on August 1, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Meek Mill - Price|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhiU65PHB1SAt2zSHz|website=[[WorldStarHipHop]]|accessdate=August 1, 2017|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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Meek Mill released "Issues" on July 13, 2017, and the music video was released the next day and features [[cameo appearance]]s from [[PnB Rock]], [[Jim Jones (rapper)|Jim Jones]], [[XXXTentacion]], and [[Danny García]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Meek Mill Puts His "Issues" Behind Him In New Video|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/07/meek-mill-issues-video/|work=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|accessdate=July 22, 2017}}</ref> On July 24, it was revealed by [[YouTube]] personality [[DJ Akademiks]] that the clean version of "1942 Flows" features an extended second verse, that allegedly contains a subliminal diss aimed at fellow rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=[[DJ Akademiks]]|title=Meek Mill Addressed Drake on a Hidden Verse on 1942 Flows on his album 'Wins and Losses'|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S0esU2BhpA|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=July 24, 2017|date=July 24, 2017}}</ref> On July 28, Meek Mill released the music video for "We Ball" featuring [[Young Thug]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Meek Mill Ft. Young Thug - We Ball (Lifestyle Visual)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6DBaBe6LEs|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=July 31, 2017|date=July 28, 2017}}</ref> [[WorldStarHipHop]] premiered the music video for "Price" on August 1, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Meek Mill - Price|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhiU65PHB1SAt2zSHz|website=[[WorldStarHipHop]]|accessdate=August 1, 2017|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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In a mixed review for ''[[PopMatters]]'', writer William Sutton called the album "safe", he continued saying, the album is "a good listen in places and evidence of Meek’s skillset. However, it doesn’t feel like it will be enough to reverse the losses that so many feel he has suffered of late.<ref name ="PopMatters"/> Writing for [[Mass Appeal (media)|Mass Appeal]], Khari Nixon wrote a largely positive review, saying: "while ''Wins and Losses'' may not be an instant classic, it stands as both a reminder and a statement of purpose for a talented MC who’s skills bar for bar can’t be denied. Don’t get lost in the hip hop soap opera, when it comes to this rap shit, Meek Mill is still winning."<ref name ="MA">{{cite web|last1=Nixon|first1=Khari|title=DO WE OWE MEEK MILL AN APOLOGY? ‘Wins and Losses’ makes the case|url=https://massappeal.com/meek-mill-wins-losses-album-review/|website=Mass Appeal|accessdate=July 31, 2017|date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> Scott Glaysher of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' commented on the album saying; "Meek has visibly shifted his dial from “completely lost” to “approaching victory." He continued saying, "If nothing else, ''Wins & Losses'' is a display of optimism from a rapper who briefly yet substantially fell from hip-hop’s good graces but aims to make his way back in a major way."<ref name="XXL"/> |
In a mixed review for ''[[PopMatters]]'', writer William Sutton called the album "safe", he continued saying, the album is "a good listen in places and evidence of Meek’s skillset. However, it doesn’t feel like it will be enough to reverse the losses that so many feel he has suffered of late.<ref name ="PopMatters"/> Writing for [[Mass Appeal (media)|Mass Appeal]], Khari Nixon wrote a largely positive review, saying: "while ''Wins and Losses'' may not be an instant classic, it stands as both a reminder and a statement of purpose for a talented MC who’s skills bar for bar can’t be denied. Don’t get lost in the hip hop soap opera, when it comes to this rap shit, Meek Mill is still winning."<ref name ="MA">{{cite web|last1=Nixon|first1=Khari|title=DO WE OWE MEEK MILL AN APOLOGY? ‘Wins and Losses’ makes the case|url=https://massappeal.com/meek-mill-wins-losses-album-review/|website=Mass Appeal|accessdate=July 31, 2017|date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> Scott Glaysher of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' commented on the album saying; "Meek has visibly shifted his dial from “completely lost” to “approaching victory." He continued saying, "If nothing else, ''Wins & Losses'' is a display of optimism from a rapper who briefly yet substantially fell from hip-hop’s good graces but aims to make his way back in a major way."<ref name="XXL"/> |
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===Commercial performance== |
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''Wins and Losses'' debuted at number |
''Wins and Losses'' debuted at number 3 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with 102,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s, of which 37,000 were pure album sales in the United States.<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|title=Lana Del Rey Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart, Tyler, The Creator and Meek Mill Bow at Nos. 2 & 3|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7882489/lana-del-rey-lust-for-life-no-1-billboard-200-albums|website=Billboard|accessdate=August 2, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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| title2 = Heavy Heart |
| title2 = Heavy Heart |
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| writer2 = {{hlist|Williams|Nicholas Warwar|Tarik Azzouz|Clemm Rishad|Sitara Kanhai}} |
| writer2 = {{hlist|Williams|Nicholas Warwar|Tarik Azzouz|Clemm Rishad|Sitara Kanhai}} |
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| extra2 = {{hlist|Streetrunner| |
| extra2 = {{hlist|Streetrunner|Azzouz}} |
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| length2 = 4:10 |
| length2 = 4:10 |
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| title3 = Fuck That Check Up |
| title3 = Fuck That Check Up |
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| note3 = featuring [[Lil Uzi Vert]] |
| note3 = featuring [[Lil Uzi Vert]] |
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| writer3 = {{hlist|Williams|[[Lil Uzi Vert|Symere Woods]] |
| writer3 = {{hlist|Williams|Terrell McNeal|Rodriquez Smith|[[Lil Uzi Vert|Symere Woods]]}} |
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| extra3 = {{hlist|MP808|Tazzaracci|RaRa}} |
| extra3 = {{hlist|MP808|Tazzaracci|RaRa}} |
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| length3 = 4:17 |
| length3 = 4:17 |
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| title4 = [[Whatever You Need (Meek Mill song)|Whatever You Need]] |
| title4 = [[Whatever You Need (Meek Mill song)|Whatever You Need]] |
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| note4 = featuring [[Chris Brown]] and [[Ty Dolla Sign]] |
| note4 = featuring [[Chris Brown]] and [[Ty Dolla Sign]] |
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| writer4 = {{hlist|Williams|[[ |
| writer4 = {{hlist|Williams|[[DJ Mustard|Dijon McFarlane]]|James Royo|[[1500 or Nothin'|Larrance Dopson]]|[[Chris Brown|Christopher Brown]]|[[Ty Dolla Sign|Tyrone Griffin, Jr.]]|[[Tony! Toni! Toné!|Carl Wheeler]]|[[Tony! Toni! Toné!|D'wayne Wiggins]]}} |
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| extra4 = {{hlist|[[DJ Mustard]]| |
| extra4 = {{hlist|[[DJ Mustard]]|Royo{{ref|a|[a]}}|[[1500 or Nothin'|Rance]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}} |
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| length4 = 3:25 |
| length4 = 3:25 |
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| title7 = We Ball |
| title7 = We Ball |
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| note7 = featuring [[Young Thug]] |
| note7 = featuring [[Young Thug]] |
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| writer7 = {{hlist|Williams|[[ |
| writer7 = {{hlist|Williams|[[Wheezy (record producer)|Wesley Glass]]|[[Future (rapper)|Nayvadius Wilburn]]|[[Young Thug|Jeffery Williams]]}} |
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| extra7 = {{hlist|[[Wheezy (record producer)|Wheezy]]|[[Future (rapper)|Future]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}} |
| extra7 = {{hlist|[[Wheezy (record producer)|Wheezy]]|[[Future (rapper)|Future]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}} |
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| length7 = 3:47 |
| length7 = 3:47 |
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| title8 = These Scars |
| title8 = These Scars |
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| note8 = featuring [[Future (rapper)|Future]] and Guordan Banks |
| note8 = featuring [[Future (rapper)|Future]] and Guordan Banks |
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| writer8 = {{hlist|Williams| |
| writer8 = {{hlist|Williams|Papamitrou|Wilburn|Guordan Banks|[[Alan Hawkshaw]]}} |
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| extra8 = Papamitrou |
| extra8 = Papamitrou |
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| length8 = 3:14 |
| length8 = 3:14 |
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| title9 = Connect the Dots |
| title9 = Connect the Dots |
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| note9 = featuring [[Yo Gotti]] and [[Rick Ross]] |
| note9 = featuring [[Yo Gotti]] and [[Rick Ross]] |
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| writer9 = {{hlist|Williams|[[Yo Gotti|Mario Mims]]|[[Rick Ross|William Roberts II]] |
| writer9 = {{hlist|Williams|Papamitrou|[[Yo Gotti|Mario Mims]]|[[Rick Ross|William Roberts II]]}} |
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| extra9 = Papamitrou |
| extra9 = Papamitrou |
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| length9 = 4:06 |
| length9 = 4:06 |
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| title11 = Never Lose |
| title11 = Never Lose |
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| note11 = featuring Lihtz Kamraz |
| note11 = featuring Lihtz Kamraz |
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| writer11 = {{hlist|Williams |
| writer11 = {{hlist|Williams|Terrell Johnson|[[Illmind|Ramon Ibanga, Jr.]]|Andrew Howard}} |
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| extra11 = {{hlist|Infamous Rell|[[Illmind]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}} |
| extra11 = {{hlist|Infamous Rell|[[Illmind]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}} |
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| length11 = 3:56 |
| length11 = 3:56 |
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| title13 = Young Black America |
| title13 = Young Black America |
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| note13 = featuring [[The-Dream]] |
| note13 = featuring [[The-Dream]] |
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| writer13 = {{hlist|Williams |
| writer13 = {{hlist|Williams|[[Street Symphony (producer)|Torrance Esmond]]|Derrick Okoth|[[The-Dream|Terius Nash]]|[[Jay-Z|Shawn Carter]]}} |
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| extra13 = {{hlist|[[Street Symphony (producer)|Street Symphony]]|D.O. Speaks}} |
| extra13 = {{hlist|[[Street Symphony (producer)|Street Symphony]]|D.O. Speaks}} |
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| length13 = 4:01 |
| length13 = 4:01 |
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| title15 = Ball Player |
| title15 = Ball Player |
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| note15 = featuring [[Quavo]] |
| note15 = featuring [[Quavo]] |
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| writer15 = {{hlist|Williams|[[Quavo|Quavious Marshall]] |
| writer15 = {{hlist|Williams|Jamaal Henry|[[Quavo|Quavious Marshall]]|[[Robin Weisse]]}} |
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| extra15 = Maaly Raw |
| extra15 = Maaly Raw |
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| length15 = 4:11 |
| length15 = 4:11 |
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| title16 = Made It from Nothing |
| title16 = Made It from Nothing |
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| note16 = featuring [[Teyana Taylor]] and Rick Ross |
| note16 = featuring [[Teyana Taylor]] and Rick Ross |
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| writer16 = {{hlist|Williams|[[Teyana Taylor]]|Roberts |
| writer16 = {{hlist|Williams|Warwar|Azzouz|[[Teyana Taylor]]|Roberts II|Adela Hassan|Atia Boggs}} |
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| extra16 = {{hlist|Streetrunner| |
| extra16 = {{hlist|Streetrunner|Azzouz}} |
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| length16 = 4:09 |
| length16 = 4:09 |
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| title17 = Price |
| title17 = Price |
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| writer17 = {{hlist|Williams|Warwar|Azzouz|Rishad|Daniel Templeman|Edward Thomas|Ruby Wood|Simon Beddoe|Tarek Modi|Christopher Hargreaves|Thomas Evans|Dominic Howard}} |
| writer17 = {{hlist|Williams|Warwar|Azzouz|Rishad|Daniel Templeman|Edward Thomas|Ruby Wood|Simon Beddoe|Tarek Modi|Christopher Hargreaves|Thomas Evans|Dominic Howard}} |
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| extra17 = {{hlist|Streetrunner| |
| extra17 = {{hlist|Streetrunner|Azzouz}} |
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| length17 = 4:36 |
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'''Sample credits''' |
'''Sample credits''' |
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* "Whatever You Need" contains a sample from "[[Whatever You Want (Tony! Toni! Toné! song)|Whatever You Want]]" |
* "Whatever You Need" contains a sample from "[[Whatever You Want (Tony! Toni! Toné! song)|Whatever You Want]]" performed by [[Tony! Toni! Toné!]]. |
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* "These Scars" contains a sample of [[Alan Hawkshaw]]'s original composition "Strangelands". |
* "These Scars" contains a sample of [[Alan Hawkshaw]]'s original composition "Strangelands". |
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* "Young Black America" contains a sample from "Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)" |
* "Young Black America" contains a sample from "Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)" performed by [[Jay-Z]]. |
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* "Open" contains a sample from "Worn" |
* "Open" contains a sample from "Worn" performed by [[Spooky Black|Corbin]]. |
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* "Price" contains a sample from "Empty Love" |
* "Price" contains a sample from "Empty Love" performed by [[Submotion Orchestra]]. |
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* "Left Hollywood" contains a sample from "I Found" |
* "Left Hollywood" contains a sample from "I Found" performed by [[Amber Run]]. |
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* "Save Me" contains a sample from "[[Crave You|Crave You (Adventure Club Remix)]]" |
* "Save Me" contains a sample from "[[Crave You|Crave You (Adventure Club Remix)]]" performed by [[Flight Facilities]]. |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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Wins & Losses is the third studio album by American rapper Meek Mill. It was released on July 21, 2017, by Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records.[1] The album serves as the follow-up to Meek Mill's second album Dreams Worth More Than Money (2015) and his Meekend Music EP series. Recording sessions took place between 2016 and 2017, including a executive production from Meek Mill himself, alongside label-mate Rick Ross. The album's production derives from Meek Mill's first signed Dreamchaser producer Papamitrou, alongside several others such as Streetrunner, Street Symphony, Wheezy and Honorable C.N.O.T.E.. Meek Mill also enlisted a guest appearances from Rick Ross, alongside other collaborators such as Future, Young Thug and Yo Gotti, among others.
Wins and Losses received generally mixed reviews and debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 with 102,000 album-equivalent units, of which 37,000 were pure album sales in the United States. The album was supported by two singles: Whatever You Need featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla Sign, and "Young Black America" featuring The-Dream.
Background
In May 2017, after releasing numerous EPs such as 4/4 (2016) and the Meekend Music series (2017), Wins and Losses was announced by Rick Ross, while the album cover and tracklist were revealed in mid-July 2017, in a few weeks before release.[2] Meek Mill explained the concept behind Wins and Losses during an interview with Streetz 94.5, saying:
"I just wanted to give people a real perspective of my life, what we call wins and what we call losses. I lost my case, we lost Lil Snupe, Chino lost his brother. Where we come from, that's a loss. When you talk L's and W's, you get an L, that mean you got life in jail. It's critical, it ain't what they talking about, so I wanted to give my perspective on it, let people know what I've been through."
Promotion
On June 2, 2017, Meek Mill partnered with Spotify to release a video of him freestyling. The video premiered on the playlist "Rap Caviar". Meek Mill officially acknowledged the album in it.[3] On July 10, 2017, Meek Mill released a trailer for the album; as well as a trailer for a short film, titled Wins and Losses: The Movie. The movie was directed by Spike Jordan. He also released the official cover artwork for Wins and Losses on the same day.[4] Wins and Losses: The Movie was released in 4 parts, and was uploaded to YouTube daily from June 17 until June 20, 2017, leading up to the release of the album.[5] The full movie was uploaded to YouTube the day the album was released, the film featured music from the album.[6] Meek Mill went on to promote the album with interviews from Hot 97 and Power 105.1 leading up to release.[7][8]
Singles
The album's lead single, called "Whatever You Need" was released on June 1, 2017. The song features guest vocal appearances from American recording artists Chris Brown and Ty Dolla Sign, with production by DJ Mustard, with co-production from James Royo and Rance from musical ensemble 1500 or Nothin'.[9] The song samples "Whatever You Want" performed by Tony! Toni! Toné!.[9] The song has since peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[10]
The album's second single, called "Young Black America" was released on June 24, 2017, accompanied by a music video.[11] The song features guest vocal appearance from American singer-songwriter The-Dream, with production by Street Symphony and D.O. Speaks.[9] The song samples "Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)" performed by Jay-Z.[9] On August 17, 2017, Meek Mill performed the song on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[12]
Promotional single
Meek Mill released "Glow Up" as a promotional single from a album on May 22, 2017, and the music video was released the next day.[13]
Other songs
Meek Mill released "Issues" on July 13, 2017, and the music video was released the next day and features cameo appearances from PnB Rock, Jim Jones, XXXTentacion, and Danny García.[14] On July 24, it was revealed by YouTube personality DJ Akademiks that the clean version of "1942 Flows" features an extended second verse, that allegedly contains a subliminal diss aimed at fellow rapper Drake.[15] On July 28, Meek Mill released the music video for "We Ball" featuring Young Thug.[16] WorldStarHipHop premiered the music video for "Price" on August 1, 2017.[17]
Reception
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [18] |
Exclaim! | 5/10[19] |
HotNewHipHop | 75%[20] |
Pitchfork | 7.4/10[21] |
PopMatters | 6/10[22] |
Salute Magazine | [23] |
XXL | (XL)[24] |
Wins and Losses received generally favorable reviews from critics upon release.[25] Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork praised the album's subject matter, commenting: "Much like his major label debut, Dreams and Nightmares, his new album juxtaposes rap dreams and hood realities, but draws more deliberate distinctions. He recognizes rapping as salvation from street life, not some gladiatorial clash inside an echo chamber. Meek makes the case there’s more than one way to win, and that being bested in the rap coliseum isn’t nearly as devastating a blow as seeing close friends die. Subliminal shots don’t hit the way real ones do. The album is a comeback by any measure, honest and gripping."[21] In a positive review for HotNewHipHop, Richard Bryan said, Win and Losses seems "primarily, to be about emotional growth for Meek Mill—even an outlet for it—and Meek coming to an understanding that life is about both successes and failures."[20] Writing for The Ringer, Justin Charity praised the album declaring it Meek Mill's "most polished and passionate album of his troubled career."[26] M.T Richards of Exclaim! was more critical of the album describing it as, "a letdown", he wrote: "From "Save Me" to "1942 Flows," "Glow Up" to "These Scars," the songs here are grayish and oppressively monochromatic, with stiff, sedate drums. "Heavy Heart" is a lone reminder that intestinal fortitude used to be Meek's province, but overall, Wins & Losses is mostly the latter."[19]
In a mixed review for PopMatters, writer William Sutton called the album "safe", he continued saying, the album is "a good listen in places and evidence of Meek’s skillset. However, it doesn’t feel like it will be enough to reverse the losses that so many feel he has suffered of late.[22] Writing for Mass Appeal, Khari Nixon wrote a largely positive review, saying: "while Wins and Losses may not be an instant classic, it stands as both a reminder and a statement of purpose for a talented MC who’s skills bar for bar can’t be denied. Don’t get lost in the hip hop soap opera, when it comes to this rap shit, Meek Mill is still winning."[27] Scott Glaysher of XXL commented on the album saying; "Meek has visibly shifted his dial from “completely lost” to “approaching victory." He continued saying, "If nothing else, Wins & Losses is a display of optimism from a rapper who briefly yet substantially fell from hip-hop’s good graces but aims to make his way back in a major way."[24]
=Commercial performance
Wins and Losses debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200, with 102,000 album-equivalent units, of which 37,000 were pure album sales in the United States.[28]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Wins & Losses (Intro)" |
| Papamitrou | 3:09 |
2. | "Heavy Heart" |
|
| 4:10 |
3. | "Fuck That Check Up" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) |
|
| 4:17 |
4. | "Whatever You Need" (featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla Sign) | 3:25 | ||
5. | "1942 Flows" |
| Dougie | 4:42 |
6. | "Issues" |
| 3:31 | |
7. | "We Ball" (featuring Young Thug) | 3:47 | ||
8. | "These Scars" (featuring Future and Guordan Banks) |
| Papamitrou | 3:14 |
9. | "Connect the Dots" (featuring Yo Gotti and Rick Ross) |
| Papamitrou | 4:06 |
10. | "Fall Thru" |
|
| 3:42 |
11. | "Never Lose" (featuring Lihtz Kamraz) |
| 3:56 | |
12. | "Glow Up" |
| Honorable C.N.O.T.E. | 3:30 |
13. | "Young Black America" (featuring The-Dream) |
|
| 4:01 |
14. | "Open" (featuring Verse Simmonds) |
|
| 4:28 |
15. | "Ball Player" (featuring Quavo) |
| Maaly Raw | 4:11 |
16. | "Made It from Nothing" (featuring Teyana Taylor and Rick Ross) |
|
| 4:09 |
17. | "Price" |
|
| 4:36 |
Total length: | 66:54 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
18. | "Left Hollywood" |
| Stoopid On Da Beat | 3:42 |
19. | "Save Me" |
| Dougie | 4:35 |
Total length: | 74:31 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer.
- "Wins & Losses" features additional vocals from Eric Thomas.
- "Heavy Heart" features additional vocals from Sitara Kanhai.
- "Fall Thru" features additional vocals from Aria Minor.
- "Made It from Nothing" features additional vocals from Adela.
Sample credits
- "Whatever You Need" contains a sample from "Whatever You Want" performed by Tony! Toni! Toné!.
- "These Scars" contains a sample of Alan Hawkshaw's original composition "Strangelands".
- "Young Black America" contains a sample from "Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)" performed by Jay-Z.
- "Open" contains a sample from "Worn" performed by Corbin.
- "Price" contains a sample from "Empty Love" performed by Submotion Orchestra.
- "Left Hollywood" contains a sample from "I Found" performed by Amber Run.
- "Save Me" contains a sample from "Crave You (Adventure Club Remix)" performed by Flight Facilities.
Personnel
Performers
Musicians
Technical
|
Production
|
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australian Albums (ARIA)[31] | 91 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[32] | 112 |
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[33] | 17 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[34] | 13 |
French Albums (SNEP)[35] | 121 |
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[36] | 3 |
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[37] | 37 |
UK Albums (OCC)[38] | 21 |
US Billboard 200[39] | 3 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[40] | 2 |
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