99.9%

99.9%
Studio album by Kaytranada
Released May 6, 2016
Recorded 2014–2016
Genre Electronic
Length 59:08
Label
Producer Kaytranada
Kaytranada chronology
Supreme Laziness
(The Celestics)
(2014)		 99.9%
(2016)
Alternative cover
Canadian cover
Singles from 99.9%
  1. "Leave Me Alone"
    Released: August 12, 2014
  2. "Drive Me Crazy"
    Released: January 27, 2015
  3. "Bus Ride"
    Released: March 17, 2016
  4. "Glowed Up"
    Released: April 7, 2016

99.9% is the seventh studio album and XL debut by Canadian music producer Kaytranada, released on May 6, 2016, through XL Recordings worldwide and HW&W Recordings in Canada. The 15-track album features guest contributions from the likes of Anderson .Paak, Vic Mensa, Little Dragon, Syd, Craig David, AlunaGeorge, and BadBadNotGood amongst others. 99.9% was supported by four singles: "Leave Me Alone" featuring Shay Lia, "Drive Me Crazy" featuring Vic Mensa, the Karriem Riggins and River Tiber-assisted instrumental "Bus Ride", and "Glowed Up" featuring Anderson .Paak.[1]

Background and promotion

In May 2014, it was announced that Kaytranada had signed a deal with UK-based independent record label XL Recordings and planned to release an EP in the summer.[2] During an interview with New York-based music magazine The Fader, the Montreal producer disclosed that XL is "one of the labels I always wanted to be on […] It's a good label for people who are sort of lost and are like, 'Let me see what's going on.'"[3] Kaytranada described the untitled EP as "abstract-feeling" and "uptempo, neo-soul," and was aiming to "make it as funky as possible."[3] In addition, he confirmed that he had worked with Vic Mensa, Karriem Riggins, Reva DeVito, and Shay Lia amongst others.[3][4]

On August 12, 2014, at the announcement of the EP's tentative title, So Bad, a song named "Leave Me Alone", featuring vocalist and fellow Montreal native Shay Lia, was released as the lead single.[5][6] However, no updates had been provided regarding the EP's release date.[7][8]

As reported on December 15, 2014, Kaytranada expanded his project into a full-length album.[8] On Facebook, he posted a glimpse of his renewed contract with XL, along with the words "ALBUM COMING." [9][10] Serving as the second single is the trap-influenced "Drive Me Crazy", featuring Chicago rapper Vic Mensa, released on January 27, 2015.[11][12]

On September 7, 2015, Kaytranada took to Twitter to announce the album's official title: 99.9%.[13] During Benji B's "Montreal Special" on BBC Radio 1 on March 16, 2016, he shared more details about his long-awaited effort. The producer expounded on the album title, explaining that it reflects his dissatisfaction and indecisiveness when it comes to his musical endeavor.[14][15] Furthermore, he confirmed that Canadian instrumental band BadBadNotGood and The Internet's lead vocalist Syd were both recruited as guests contributors.[16] Speaking about BadBadNotGood, he revealed that they recorded about fifteen tracks together, though only two were selected for the album.[14][17] He also premiered a track from the album titled "Bus Ride" which features drum work from Detroit jazz percussionist and producer Karriem Riggins, and accompaniment from Toronto multi-instrumentalist and producer River Tiber.<ref name"tour">Strauss, Matthew (18 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada Announces Debut Album 99.9%, Plots Tour". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016. </ref>[18][19] On Twitter, he confirmed that the album will be released on May 6.[16][20]

The following day, Kaytranada unveiled via Instagram and Facebook the artworks and track listing for 99.9%, along with short individual animations corresponding to each track.[19][21] The album's digital version was made available for pre-order ahead of its release on iTunes and Amazon, while its physical format can be pre-ordered on XL Recordings' online store.[22][23] The physical product comes on a double 12-inch vinyl with a gatefold sleeve, and includes a free CD of the digital album.[23]

On April 7, 2016, "Glowed Up", which features Anderson .Paak on vocals, debuted on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show, with the music video, directed by Bo Mirosseni, premiering soon after.[24][25] Marc Hogan from Pitchfork gave the song a "Best New Track" designation, stating that "It's a track where two complementary artists sound like they are right where they want to be, and the pleasure is in how they bring us into this world, too".[26]

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Kaytranada.

No. Title Length
1. "Track Uno"   5:44
2. "Bus Ride" (featuring Karriem Riggins and River Tiber) 2:13
3. "Got It Good" (featuring Craig David) 3:48
4. "Together" (featuring AlunaGeorge and GoldLink) 3:17
5. "Drive Me Crazy" (featuring Vic Mensa) 4:37
6. "Weight Off" (featuring BADBADNOTGOOD) 2:35
7. "One Too Many" (featuring Phonte) 3:38
8. "Despite the Weather"   2:01
9. "Glowed Up" (featuring Anderson .Paak) 4:58
10. "Breakdance Lesson N.1."   4:28
11. "You're the One" (featuring Syd tha Kyd) 3:47
12. "Vivid Dreams" (featuring River Tiber) 4:36
13. "Lite Spots"   3:50
14. "Leave Me Alone" (featuring Shay Lia) 4:37
15. "Bullets" (featuring Little Dragon) 4:59
Total length:
 59:08

References

  1. ↑ Fantoni, Laurent (19 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada shares new track 'Bus Ride' featuring Karriem Riggins". factmag.com. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
  2. ↑ Hudson, Alex (14 May 2014). "Kaytranada Signs to XL". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 McDermott, Patrick D. (13 May 2014). "Interview: Kaytranada on His Funky XL Debut: "It's definitely going to surprise you"". TheFader.com. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  4. ↑ Hudson, Alex (14 May 2014). "Kaytranada Signs to XL". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  5. ↑ "Hear Kaytranada's 'Leave Me Alone' from forthcoming So Bad EP". factmag.com. 12 Aug 2014. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  6. ↑ Chiu, David (12 Aug 2014). "Stream Kaytranada's New EP Track, "Leave Me Alone"". TheFader.com. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  7. ↑ Richard (12 Aug 2014). "Kaytranada ft. Shay Lia - Leave Me Alone". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Kaytranada upgrades delayed XL debut to full album". factmag.com. 16 Dec 2014. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  9. ↑ Philip (18 Dec 2014). "Kaytranada to Expand Upcoming EP Into Album". EDMTunes.com. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  10. ↑ Cheung, HP (16 Dec 2014). "KAYTRANADA Upgrades Upcoming EP ‘So Bad’ to Full Album". HYPETRAK.com. Retrieved 21 Mar 2016.
  11. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (27 Jan 2015). "Kaytranada - Drive Me Crazy Feat. Vic Mensa [New Song]". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  12. ↑ Black, Adrienne (27 Jan 2015). "Kaytranada ft. Vic Mensa - "Drive Me Crazy"". PigeonsAndPlanes.com. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  13. ↑ "KAILLETRA on Twitter: "99.9%"". Twitter.com. 7 Sep 2015. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
  14. 1 2 Middleton, Ryan (17 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada Announces Album 99.9%, Release Date, Shares 'Bus Ride'". MusicTimes.com. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
  15. ↑ Ilochonwu, Chika (19 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada Unveils Artwork + Tracklist for "99.9%"". BLUNTIQ.com. Retrieved 25 Mar 2016.
  16. 1 2 Monroe, Jazz (17 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada Recruits BADBADNOTGOOD, Syd tha Kid for New Album, Shares "Bus Ride" [ft. Karriem Riggins]". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
  17. ↑ Murphy, Sarah (17 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada Reveals Guests and Release Date for '99.9%,' Shares "Bus Ride". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
  18. ↑ Breihan, Tom (17 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada – "Bus Ride" (Feat. Karriem Riggins)". Stereogum.com. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
  19. 1 2 Cakes, Briana (18 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada Reveals Details About Debut Album '99.9%' & Takes Us On A 'Bus Ride'". SoulBounce.com. Retrieved 25 Mar 2016.
  20. ↑ "KAILLETRA on Twitter: "99.9%, out in May 6."". Twitter.com. 17 Mar 2016. Retrieved 24 Mar 2016.
  21. ↑ Meka; Shake (17 Mar 2016). "Kaytranada Announces '99.9%' LP, Drops "Bus Ride" with Karriem Riggins". 2DOPEBOYZ.com. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  22. ↑ James (21 Mar 2016). "New Music: Kaytranada – Bus Ride ft. Karriem Riggins & River Tiber". disclike.com. Retrieved 25 Mar 2016.
  23. 1 2 "KAYTRANADA 99.9%". xlrecordings.com. 18 Mar 2016. Retrieved 25 Mar 2016.
  24. ↑ Brown, Lisa (7 Apr 2016). "Watch Kaytranada Team Up With Anderson.Paak for 'Glowed Up' Video". Billboard.com. Retrieved 12 Apr 2016.
  25. ↑ Malik, Sarah (9 Apr 2016). "Kaytranada Shares Video For 'Glowed Up' With Anderson .Paak". MTV.co.uk. Retrieved 12 Apr 2016.
  26. ↑ Hogan, Marc (8 Apr 2016). ""Glowed Up" [ft. Anderson .Paak] by Kaytranada | Tracks". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 12 Apr 2016.
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