.Wav Theory

.Wav Theory (sometimes stylized as .WAV Theory)[1] is a mixtape by American rapper Towkio.[2] It was released on April 28, 2015.[3] It includes production from Kaytranada and Lido, as well as guest appearances from Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper.[4] Music videos were created for "I Know You",[5] "Free Your Mind",[6] ".Wav Theory",[7] "Reflection",[8] and "Clean Up".[9]

.Wav Theory
Mixtape by
Towkio
ReleasedApril 28, 2015 (2015-04-28)
GenreHip hop
Length36:42
Labelself-released
Producer
Towkio chronology
Hot Chips n Chop Stix
(2014)		 .Wav Theory
(2015)		 Community Service 2
(2016)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Consequence of SoundC+[10]
Pitchfork6.2/10[11]
RedEye[12]

Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork gave the mixtape a 6.2 out of 10, writing, "Towkio's nebulousness leaves .Wav Theory as an enjoyable album that asks few questions and gives few answers."[11] Adam Kivel of Consequence of Sound gave the mixtape a C+ grade, commenting that it is full of "energetic, fun tracks with middling verses."[10]

It was placed at number 27 on Complex's "Best Albums of 2015" list,[13] number 13 on RedEye's "20 Best Albums of 2015" list,[14] and number 9 on Chicago Tribune's "Top 10 Chicago Indie Albums of 2015" list.[15]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1.".Wav Theory"
2:06
2."Clean Up" (featuring Chance the Rapper)
  • Stefan Ponce
  • The Social Experiment
3:28
3."Involved" (featuring Vic Mensa)Kaytranada2:48
4."Free Your Mind" (featuring Donnie Trumpet)
  • Cam O'bi
  • The Social Experiment
3:20
5."God in Me" (featuring Leather Corduroys)
  • Two Fresh
  • Nate Fox
3:01
6."RN"Walkingshoe2:53
7."I Know You"FKJ3:34
8."Addicted (Interlude)"
  • Towkio
  • Carter Lang
1:20
9."Reflection"
  • Kaytranada
  • Peter Cottontale
4:00
10."Break You Off"
  • Carter Lang
  • Mojek
  • Peter Cottontale
3:23
11."Heaven Only Knows" (featuring Chance the Rapper, Lido, and Eryn Allen Kane)Lido3:43
12."Oscillate"
3:00

References
  1. Mench, Chris (May 11, 2015). "Interview: Save Money's Towkio Talks His '.WAV Theory' Mixtape and Catching Up to Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  2. Liu, Nelson (April 28, 2015). "Stream Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Mixtape". Mass Appeal. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  3. White, Caitlin (April 28, 2015). "Stream Towkio .Wav Theory Mixtape". Stereogum. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  4. Frydenlund, Zach (April 28, 2015). "Stream and Download Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Project". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  5. Terry, Josh (April 27, 2015). "Rising Chicago rapper Towkio can free your mind". RedEye. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  6. Starling, Lakin (March 12, 2015). "Premiere: Watch Towkio's Self-Directed Video for "Free Your Mind"". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  7. Walsh, Peter (April 28, 2015). "Stream Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Mixtape". XXL. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  8. Ramirez, Erika (May 21, 2015). "Towkio Premieres Intense 'Reflection' Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  9. Hughes, Josiah (February 2, 2016). "Towkio: "Clean Up" (ft. Chance the Rapper) (video)". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  10. Kivel, Adam (May 4, 2015). "Towkio – .Wav Theory". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  11. Strauss, Matthew (April 30, 2015). "Towkio: .Wav Theory". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  12. Terry, Josh (April 27, 2015). "With '.Wav Theory,' Towkio ascends to Chicago's young rap elite". RedEye. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  13. Nostro, Lauren (December 2, 2015). "The Best Albums of 2015". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  14. Terry, Josh (December 15, 2015). "The 20 best albums of 2015". RedEye. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  15. Kot, Greg (December 10, 2015). "Top 10 Chicago indie albums of 2015". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
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