Total Xanarchy

Total Xanarchy
Studio album by Lil Xan
Released April 6, 2018
Recorded 2017
Genre
Length 43:23
Label Columbia
Producer
Singles from Total Xanarchy
  1. "Slingshot"
    Released: April 2, 2017
  2. "Betrayed"
    Released: June 7, 2017
  3. "Far"
    Released: November 3, 2017
  4. "Wake Up"
    Released: December 27, 2017

Total Xanarchy is the only studio album by American rapper Lil Xan. It was released on April 6, 2018, by Columbia Records.[2] The album features guest appearances from Charli XCX, YG, Rae Sremmurd, 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti, Rich the Kid, and Steven Cannon.

It was supported by four singles: "Slingshot", "Betrayed", "Far" and "Wake Up".

Background

The album was originally titled No Love.[3] It was originally scheduled for a March 17, 2018 release, however this album was delayed.[4]

On March 2, 2018, during an interview with Ebro Darden during the Ebro in the Morning show, Xan explained the direction of the album's sound and style, by stating,.[5]

On March 15, 2018, the album's artwork and release date was revealed through the rapper's Instagram story.[6]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Slingshot" was released on April 2, 2017.[7] The JP-directed music video was originally released on June 21, 2017, however it was re-uploaded on November 22, 2017.[8][9]

The album's second single, "Betrayed" was released for streaming and digital download on July 20, 2017.[10] The Cole Bennett-directed music video was released on August 28, 2017.[11] The music video has reached over 195 million views on YouTube.[3]

The album's third single, "Far" was released on November 3, 2017.[12] Its music video was released on October 31, 2017.[13]

The album's fourth single, "Wake Up" was released on December 27, 2017.[14] The Cole Bennett-directed music video was released on December 30, 2017.[15]

Promotional singles

The album's lead promotional single, "Betrayed (Remix)" with Yo Gotti and Rich the Kid was released on March 15, 2018.[16]

The album's second promotional single, "The Man" featuring Steven Cannon was released on March 30, 2018, along with the Steve King-directed music video.[17]

Promotion

Tour

On December 18, 2017, Lil Xan announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album titled Total Xanarchy Tour. The tour began on January 25, 2018, in Vancouver, at Venue Nightclub.[18][19]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic49/100[20]
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian[1]
HotNewHipHop40%[21]
NME[22]
Pitchfork4.7/10[23]

Total Xanarchy garnered mixed reviews from music critics, with most criticizing the lyrical content and Leanos' overall performance. Ben Beaumont-Thomas from The Guardian gave credit to the tracks containing strong hooks and "fine, gothic production", but criticized Xan for mimicking the technical abilities of XXXTentacion ("Diamonds") and Post Malone ("Far") and lacking in lyricism, saying "I can confidently report that there are no good lyrics on this album."[1] Pitchfork writer Meaghan Garvey said about Lil Xan overall, "On his debut album, the standard-bearer of the sad-rap movement refuses to reveal much in the way of emotion at all, aside from a kind of sullen, conflicted defiance."[23]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[24]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Who I Am"
Bobby Johnson2:36
2."Wake Up"
  • Leanos
  • Miguel Curtidor
  • Dilip Vankatesh
  • Danny Wolf
  • Dilip[a]
2:11
3."Tick Tock" (featuring 2 Chainz)
Ronny J2:35
4."Diamonds"
  • Leanos
  • Matthew Day
  • DJ Fu
  • Postman[b]
2:53
5."The Man" (featuring Steven Cannon)
  • Leanos
  • Steven Scruggs
  • Day
  • Curtidor
  • DJ Fu
  • Danny Wolf
2:59
6."Saved by the Bell"
  • S1
  • Lonestarrmuzik
  • Oshi
  • Krs.
3:00
7."Moonlight" (with Charli XCX)
3:31
8."Shine Hard" (featuring Rae Sremmurd)
  • DJ Fu
  • Tayo
3:57
9."Round Here" (featuring YG)
  • DJ Fu
  • Postman[b]
  • KanielTheOne[b]
3:11
10."Basically"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson1:46
11."Deceived"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson2:04
12."Betrayed"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson3:08
13."Slingshot"
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson1:29
14."Far"
  • Leanos
  • Day
  • Jonathan Martinez
  • Aris Ray
  • DJ Fu
  • Young God[a]
2:22
15."Color Blind" (Diplo featuring lil xan)
2:56
16."Betrayed (Remix)" (with Yo Gotti and Rich the Kid)
  • Leanos
  • Bruesch
Bobby Johnson3:17
Total length:43:23

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an uncredited co-producer
  • "Color Blind" features background vocals from Thomas Azie

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[24]

Technical

  • DJ Fu – recording (track 1, 4, 5, 14), mixing (track 14)
  • Steve Hybicki – mixing (tracks 1–11)
  • Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri – mastering (tracks 1–14, 16)
  • Steven "B" Baughman – mastering (tracks 1–14, 16)
  • Kinfolk John – mixing (tracks 2, 12–14, 16), recording (tracks 2, 3, 6–13, 16)
  • Nolan Presley – recording (track 3)
  • Finis "KY" White – mixing (track 3)
  • Ben the Great – mixing (track 14)
  • Boaz De Jong – mixing (track 15)
  • Mike Bell – mastering (track 15)

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[25] 6
US Billboard 200[26] 10

References

  1. 1 2 3 Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (April 5, 2018). "Lil Xan: Total Xanarchy review – moronic rap to make you feel old". The Guardian. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  2. ↑ "TOTAL XANARCHY by Lil Xan on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  3. 1 2 HP Cheung (February 6, 2018). "If You Hate Lil Xan, He Still Loves You". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  4. ↑ India, Lindsey (March 5, 2018). "Lil Xan's 'Total Xanarchy' Album to Feature 2 Chainz, YG and More". XXL. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  5. ↑ Findlay, Mitch (March 5, 2018). "Lil Xan Lands 2 Chainz, YG & More On "Total Xanarchy" Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  6. ↑ Mojica, Nick (March 15, 2018). "Lil Xan Shares 'Total Xanarchy' Album Cover and Release Date". XXL. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Slingshot - Single by Lil Xan on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  8. ↑ Hef (June 21, 2017). "Lil Xan takes to the mountains in his scenic new video for "SLINGSHOT"". Elevator. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  9. ↑ LilXanVEVO (November 22, 2017). "Lil Xan - Slingshot". YouTube. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Betrayed - Single by Lil Xan on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  11. ↑ LEGEND (August 28, 2017). "Watch Lil Xan 'Betrayed' New Music Video". OnSMASH. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Far - Single by Lil Xan on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  13. ↑ LEGEND (October 31, 2017). "Watch Lil Xan 'Far' New Music Video". OnSMASH. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  14. ↑ Mojica, Nick (December 27, 2017). "Lil Xan Delivers New Song Wake Up". XXL. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  15. ↑ Penrose, Nerisha (January 4, 2018). "Lil Xan Satisfies His Sweet Tooth in 'Wake Up' Video". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  16. ↑ Cowen, Trace William (March 15, 2018). "Yo Gotti and Rich the Kid Hop on Lil Xan's "Betrayed" Remix". Complex. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  17. ↑ Gee, Andre (March 30, 2018). "Lil Xan Heads To Rehab For 'Xanarchy' In The Steve King-Directed 'The Man' Music Video". Uproxx. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Lil Xan Tour 2018 - CID Entertainment". CID Entertainment. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  19. ↑ Mojica, Nick (December 18, 2017). "Lil Xan Shares Total Xanarchy Tour Dates". XXL. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Total Xanarchy by Lil Xan Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  21. ↑ HotNewHipHop Review
  22. ↑ Morgan Britton, Luke (April 9, 2018). "Lil Xan – 'Total Xanarchy' Review". NME. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  23. 1 2 Garvey, Meaghan (April 11, 2018). "Lil Xan: Total Xanarchy". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  24. 1 2 "TOTAL XANARCHY / Lil Xan TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  25. ↑ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  26. ↑ Caulfield, Keith (April 15, 2018). "Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
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