When I Was Dead is the seventh studio album by American rapper Kodak Black. It was released as a surprise album on November 10, 2023, by Sniper Gang, distributed by Capitol Records.[3][4] The album features guest appearances from WizDaWizard, Wam SpinThaBin, and OG Bobby Billions, meanwhile production on the album was handled by Metro Boomin, Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, J Gramm, Earl on the Beat, Dyryk, and Dr. Zeuz, among others.[5][6] The album was supported by two singles: "Eaze Your Mind" and "2'Cy".[7][8]
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| Released | November 10, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 55:13 | |||
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When I Was Dead serves as a follow-up to his previous sixth studio album Pistolz & Pearlz (2023), which was released on May 26, 2023, five months prior, and it its Kodak Black's second album of 2023.[6] It is Kodak's first studio project with Capitol Records (under the umbrella of Universal Music Group) since signing with the label in October 2022, following the completion of his contract with Atlantic Records earlier that year.[9][10]
Release and promotion
editSingles
editOn October 13, 2023, Kodak Black released a song, "Hope You Know".[11][12][13] The song was produced by L Beats.[12][13] The song was not included on the album. Meanwhile, the music video for the song was released on October 4, 2023, a week before the single was released on streaming platforms.[14]
The first and lead single from the album, "Eaze Your Mind", was released on October 27, 2023.[7][15][16] The song's accompanying music video was released on the same day as the single's release.[17] The song was produced by Dr. Zeuz and Nash.[16]
The second single from the album, "2'Cy", was released on October 31, 2023, on Halloween.[8] The song was produced by CeeweeCrash and was co-produced by Cosmic.[18][19]
Music videos
editThe music video, "Lemme See" was released on November 10, 2023, on the same day after the album was released.[20]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kylie Grande" | 3:12 | ||
| 2. | "Close to Me" |
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| 2:11 |
| 3. | "I'm Kodak" |
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| 2:08 |
| 4. | "Hard Life" |
| L Beats | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Burning Rubber" |
| Boi-1da | 2:43 |
| 6. | "Lemme See" |
| Schife Karbeen | 2:45 |
| 7. | "2'Cy" |
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| 2:59 |
| 8. | "Nothing to Me" |
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| 2:36 |
| 9. | "Came Thru Flushin'" |
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| 3:34 |
| 10. | "Eaze Your Mind" |
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| 3:11 |
| 11. | "Fuck You Too" |
| 3:26 | |
| 12. | "Colostomy" (featuring WizDaWizard) |
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| 2:22 |
| 13. | "Extra Clips" (featuring Wam SpinThaBin and WizDaWizard) |
| L Beats | 3:56 |
| 14. | "Scared of My Money" |
| L Beats | 2:13 |
| 15. | "Right on Time" |
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| 2:26 |
| 16. | "Facetime Hiding" |
| KasimGotJuice | 2:04 |
| 17. | "My Chest Out" |
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| 2:21 |
| 18. | "Master Peace" (featuring OG Bobby Billions) |
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| 3:50 |
| 19. | "Hope You Know" |
| L Beats | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 55:13 | |||
Notes
editCharts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[21] | 74 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[22] | 27 |
References
edit- ^ "Eaze My Mind - Single by Kodak Black". Apple Music. Apple Music. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "2'CY - Single by Kodak Black". Apple Music. Apple Music. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ When I Was Dead by Kodak Black, 2023-11-10, retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ When I Was Dead, 2023-11-10, retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ Grant, Shawn (2023-11-10). "Kodak Black Unleashes New Album 'When I Was Dead' - The Source". Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ a b "Kodak Black Vows To Be 'Better' After Dropping Surprise Album 'When I Was Dead'". HipHopDX. 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ a b Eaze Your Mind - Single by Kodak Black, 2023-10-27, retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ a b 2'CY - Single by Kodak Black, 2023-10-31, retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ Leight, Elias (2022-10-25). "Kodak Black Is Headed to Capitol — He Just Has to Release Some More Records With Atlantic First". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "Kodak Black Signs To Capitol Records After Demanding NBA YoungBoy-Level Label Deal". HipHopDX. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ Hope You Know by Kodak Black, 2023-10-13, retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ a b "Hope You Know by Kodak Black". Tidal. October 13, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Hope You Know by Kodak Black". Spotify. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ Kodak Black - Hope You Know [Official Music Video], retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ "Eazy Your Mind by Kodak Black". Spotify. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ a b "Eazy Your Mind by Kodak Black". Tidal. October 27, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Kodak Black - Eaze Your Mind [Official Music Video], retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ "2'CY by Kodak Black". Spotify. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
- ^ "2'CY by Kodak Black". Tidal. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Kodak Black - Lemme See, retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.