3.14 (EP)

3.14 is the debut EP by Canadian rapper Pvrx. It was released on July 26, 2019, by Def Jam Recordings.[1][2]

3.14
EP by
ReleasedJuly 26, 2019 (2019-07-26)
Recorded2016–19
GenreHip hop
Length28:07
LabelDef Jam
Producer
Singles from 3.14
  1. "Make it"
    Released: June 10, 2017
  2. "Is U Down"
    Released: March 1, 2019

Background

The EP consists of 7 songs and is 28 minutes long.[3] The album was known for being filled with melodies that complement his storytelling lyrics. It contained guest appearances from Dave East & Yung Pinch. The album was supported by 2 singles, Make It and Is U Down.[4] His single Make It which appears on this album also appeared on a compilation album meant to showcase Def Jam’s new group of signees.[5] Canadian music mag Exclaim! describes Pvrx as "Dynamic" and describes him on this EP as an artist who can dramatically shift in his sound.[6] Adding that PVRX describes a larger rounded image of Toronto's socio-economic inequality whilst also giving sound to a generation of the children of the town on a bigger scale.[7] The streams on the EP surpassed 400,000 plays on Spotify within the first month.[1] The music video for "Nun New" was released on January 1, 2020.[8]

Promotion

In promotion of his EP, Pvrx released The Formula, a short film in promotion of 3.14. The documentary contained appearances from Rexdale natives Kardinal Offishall and Jelleestone.[9] It was an eight-minute documentary which brings the viewer behind the views of Pvrx’s progress and provides an internal look into his journey and where he is today.[10]

Critical Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim![11]

Canadian music mag Exclaim! gave the album a 9/10. Riley Wallace describing Pvrx as an artist who perfectly represents Toronto's socio-economic disparity on an American platform. He went on to say that Pvrx bleeds emotion into every song on the EP.

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12][13]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Make It"
  • Henry
  • Batista the Producer
3:31
2."Stay with Me"Nineteen853:25
3."Nun New"
  • Nineteen85
  • Moula 1st
  • Henry
4:04
4."Fortune"
  • Dove
  • Mohamed Sulaiman
  • Taychoume Lewis
  • Yuri Koller
  • SLMN
  • Tay Lewis
3:12
5."Is U Down" (featuring Dave East)
4:22
6."Sorry in Advance" (featuring Yung Pinch)
  • Dove
  • Lewis
  • Blake Sandoval
  • Joel St. John
  • Tay Lewis
  • GiAngelo Power
3:46
7."Millitant"
  • Dove
  • Lewis
  • St. John
  • Jessy Aaron
  • GiAngelo Power
  • Aaron
5:44
Total length:28:07

References

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