Born and Raised (EP)

Born and Raised is the debut EP by American hip hop duo Smif-N-Wessun, released on December 3, 2013, under Duck Down Music Inc..[1] Entirely produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam, the 6-song EP is a blend between reggae and hip hop, and includes guest appearances from Junior Reid, Jr. Kelly, Jahdan Blakkamoore, and DJ Full Factor. The EP was preceded by one single — "Solid Ground" featuring dancehall icon Junior Reid.[2][3]

Born and Raised
EP by
Smif-N-Wessun
ReleasedDecember 3, 2013 (2013-12-03)
GenreHip hop, reggae
Length22:12
LabelDuck Down
ProducerBeatnick & K-Salaam
Smif-N-Wessun chronology
Monumental
(2011)		 Born and Raised
(2013)
Singles from Born and Raised
  1. "Sound Ground"
    Released: October 10, 2013

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX[4]

HipHopDX reviewer Homer Johnsen gave the album a three out of five, saying "Fans of Smif-N-Wessun will likely be pleased with Born and Raised. It is a notable change from their last effort, Monumental with Pete Rock, which speaks to their versatility as artists. The Reggae flavor is also reminiscent of their raggamuffin-Rap days as Cocoa Brovaz. In all, Born and Raised is an amalgamation of Reggae and Hip Hop that displays Tek and Steele's ability to think inside and outside the box simultaneously."[4]

Track listing
Standard edition[5]
No.TitleLength
1."Born and Raised" (featuring Jr. Kelly)3:39
2."Shots in the Dark" (featuring Jahdan)2:57
3."Solid Ground" (featuring Junior Reid)3:48
4."These Streets"3:57
5."Kamikaze" (featuring Jahdan)3:58
6."Rich Gyal" (featuring Jahdan)3:53
Total length:22:12
iTunes deluxe edition[6]
No.TitleLength
7."Sound Bwoy Bureill (Live)" (featuring Judah Tribe Reggae Band and Jahdan)5:19
8."All Massive"3:21
9."Solid Ground (Instrumental)"3:48
10."Born and Raised (Instrumental)"3:38
Total length:38:18

References
  1. Richard (10 Oct 2013). "Smif N Wessun ft. Junior Reid - Solid Ground Music Video | Listen". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 2 Dec 2013.
  2. Karaslamb (Oct 2013). "LargeUp Audio: Smif N Wessun x Junior Reid - 'Solid Ground'". Okayplayer.com. Retrieved 2 Dec 2013.
  3. "iTunes - Music - Solid Ground - Single by Smif-N-Wessun". iTunes.com. 10 Oct 2013. Retrieved 2 Dec 2013.
  4. Johnsen, Homer (10 Dec 2013). "Smif-N-Wessun - Born And Raised | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 12 Dec 2013.
  5. "iTunes - Music - Born and Raised EP by Smif-N-Wessun". iTunes.com. Retrieved 2 Dec 2013.
  6. "iTunes - Music - Born and Raised (Deluxe Edition) by Smif-N-Wessun". iTunes.com. Retrieved 2 Dec 2013.


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