Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1

Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1
Mixtape by Birdman, Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan as Rich Gang
Released September 29, 2014
Recorded 2014
Genre Hip hop
Length 1:24:03
Label Cash Money Records
Producer
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(2014) Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 12014		 Barter 6
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(2014) Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 12014		 If You Ever Think I Will Stop Goin' In Ask Double R
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Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 is a mixtape by Birdman, Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. It was released on September 29, 2014, by Cash Money Records. The mixtape features the productions from London on da Track, Issac Flame and Goose, among others and it features guest appearances from Nipsey Hussle, PeeWee Longway, Jacquees, Yung Ralph, Bloody Jay, MPA Duke and MPA Wicced. The mixtape was supported by seven promotional singles; including "Tell Em (Lies)", "Imma Ride", "Freestyle", "Soldier", "Milk Marie", "Flava" and "Givenchy".

Background

On March 11, 2014, American rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan announced a joint EP to be released in the near future. Rich Homie Quan described it as "best collabo since OutKast."[1] On September 23, 2014, Birdman described Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan's collaboration during an interview with MTV News, saying "They were already working on a project, them two, and I said, 'Let's do it together. Let me take it to the next level for y'all, 'cause I see y'all got the potential and the talent.' I just thought by them being together, it would be a stronger impact and then they still can do their solo things."[2]

Promotional singles

On September 29, 2014, videos for the first and second promotional singles "Tell Em (Lies)" and "Imma Ride" were released ahead of the mixtape.[3] On October 17, 2014, videos for "Freestyle" and "Soldier” were released as the third and fourth promotional singles. On October 27, 2014, Rich Gang premiered the video for the fifth promotional single, "Milk Marie", on 106 & Park. "Flava" and "Givenchy" were subsequently announced as promotional singles.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Complex[4]
HipHopDX4/5[5]
Exclaim!8/10[6]
Rolling Stone[7]
Pitchfork Media8.0/10
XXL4/5 (XL)

Complex described Tha Tour as "one of the year's best full-length records full stop, a consistently impactful rap record destined to be an indelible artifact of 2014".[4] HipHopDX called it "a trap-love-fest that hypnotizes you for its entirety".[5] Rolling Stones gave the record four out of a possible five stars, calling it a "ridiculously fun mixtape" and describing Young Thug as "stretch[ing] his voice like pure nonsense in wheezy, joyful yelps", and Quan's contributions as "cold-soul verses and hooks to give the tape weight and substance".[7] Complex also praised the production on the tape, emphasizing the contributions of London on da Track, saying that he "works a sparse atmosphere of smooth, softened pianos and empty space".[4] Exclaim! described it as the best rap mixtape of 2014.[6] On Stereogum's Best Albums of 2014, Tha Tour was listed at #21.[8]

The mixtape has developed a legacy for the chemistry between Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan, as well as its blueprint for Atlanta trap music. In 2018, Tom Breihan of Stereogum labelled Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 as "a classic of 2010s rap music".[9]

Track listing

Digital download[10]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Givenchy" (Young Thug and Birdman)Dun Deal5:00
2."War Ready" (Rich Homie Quan)Isaac Flame3:54
3."I Know It" (Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug)Isaac Flame4:05
4."See You" (Young Thug)Isaac Flame4:19
5."Beat It Up" (Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug)Goose4:02
6."Flava" (Young Thug, Birdman and Rich Homie Quan)
5:51
7."730" (Young Thug)London on da Track4:07
8."Hate I" (Rich Homie Quan)Goose2:13
9."Tell Em (Lies)" (Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan)London on da Track4:04
10."I Got" (Young Thug featuring PeeWee Longway)Mike Will Made It4:33
11."Milk Marie" (Rich Homie Quan)Wheezy3:14
12."Imma Ride" (Birdman and Young Thug featuring Yung Ralph)London on da Track4:47
13."Everything I Got" (Rich Homie Quan)Goose4:11
14."Keep It Goin" (Young Thug)London on da Track4:23
15."Bullet" (Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug)Goose4:02
16."Freestyle" (Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug)London on da Track3:43
Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 — (bonus tracks)
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
17."Throw Your Hood Up" (Young Thug featuring Nipsey Hussle and Bloody Jay)Sonny Digital5:33
18."Soldier" (Jacquees featuring Rich Homie Quan)Erv4:13
19."Pull Up" (Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug)The Remedy3:57
20."Who's On Top" (Young Thug featuring Duke and Wicced)Planet93:52
Total length:64:03

References

  1. ↑ Baker, Soren (2014-03-11). "Rich Homie Quan Calls His Collaborative Efforts With Young Thug The "Best Collabo Since OutKast" | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  2. ↑ mtv (2014-09-23). "Young Thug And Rich Homie Quan Will Have A Strong Impact Together, Birdman Boasts". MTV. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  3. ↑ "Rich Gang Feat. Young Ralph "Riding" Video [New Video]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  4. 1 2 3 Rich Gang: Tha Tour Part 1 (2014-09-30). "Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan and Birdman's Rich Gang Mixtape Among Best Releases of 2014". Complex. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  5. 1 2 Pearce, Sheldon (2014-10-08). "Rich Gang – Tha Tour Pt. 1 (Mixtape) | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  6. 1 2 Zaworski, Eric (2014-09-29). "Rich Gang Tha Tour, Part 1". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  7. 1 2 Vozick, Simon (2014-10-21). "Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan and Birdman Rich Gang: Tha Tour Part 1 Album Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  8. ↑ Stereogum (2014-12-02). "The 50 Best Albums Of 2014". Stereogum. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  9. ↑ Tom Breihan (October 10, 2018). "Lil Baby & Gunna Are The Best Rap Duo In Years". Stereogum. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan & Birdman - Rich Gang: The Tour, Part 1 - YMCMB". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
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