Major Without a Deal

Major Without a Deal
Studio album by Troy Ave
Released June 5, 2015
Recorded 2014-2015
Genre Hip hop
Length 60:07
Label BSB Records, Empire Distribution
Producer Tha Bizness, Chase N Cash, John Scino, Kid Capri, Roofeo, Rubirosa, Ted Smooth, Troy Ave, Yankee, Yaiquab
Troy Ave chronology
New York City: The Album
(2013)
Major Without a Deal
(2015)

Major Without a Deal is the second studio album by American rapper Troy Ave. The album was released on June 5, 2015, by BSB Records and Empire Distribution.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic61/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
HipHopDX[3]
RapReviews3.5/10[4]
XXL (XL)[5]

Upon its release, Major Without a Deal received mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 61, which indicates "generally favorable reviews", based on 5 reviews.[1] Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX said, "While he maintains a firm grasp on rapping about the intricacies of his criminal past, Major Without A Deal does little to relay his message as one that is absolutely essential. At this rate, Troy is destined to be a niche artist lacking any true star power. Given his limited vision, he mostly speaks to anyone hung up on the notion that Brooklyn’s vacant throne needs an immediate placeholder."[3] Roger Krastz of XXL said, "Overall, Troy Ave continues to show improvement and growth as an MC with his latest project, and his ear for beats and ability to pick out correct guest features for certain tracks will only bring bigger and better things in the future. Major Without A Deal is another step forward for Troy Ave, but it’s also another win for the birthplace of hip-hop."[5]

Track listing

No. TitleProducer(s) Length
1. "Quarter Million" (featuring Cam'ron)Ted Smooth 3:08
2. "I'm Bout It" (featuring Fat Joe)Yankee 3:39
3. "Young King"  Yankee, Troy Ave 3:31
4. "Real One / June 5th"  Yankee, Troy Ave 4:31
5. "Doo Doo"  Tha Bizness 2:59
6. "Bang Bang" (featuring 50 Cent)Yankee, Troy Ave 3:05
7. "A Bronx Tale"  Kid Capri 3:22
8. "Love You / How I'm On It" (featuring Lil Twin Contraban)Rubirosa 6:23
9. "Fake Butt Busta"  Rubirosa 3:34
10. "Do Betta" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)John Scino 4:55
11. "Finagle the Bagel" (featuring Young Lito)Yankee 3:12
12. "Gimmie That" (featuring ASAP Ferg & Young Lito)Yaiquab 3:55
13. "Do Me No Favors" (featuring Fabolous & Jadakiss)Chase N Cash 3:39
14. "Anytime" (featuring Snoop Dogg)John Scino 4:04
15. "Taste of Revenge"  Chase N Cash 3:50
16. "All About the Money" (featuring Young Jeezy & Rick Ross)Roofeo, Yankee 4:51
17. "Your Style (Remix)" (featuring Puff Daddy, Mase & T.I.)Chase N Cash 5:07

References

  1. 1 2 "Reviews for Major Without a Deal by Troy Ave". Metacritic. Retrieved 2015-09-08.
  2. David Jeffries (2015-04-14). "Major Without a Deal - Troy Ave | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-09-08.
  3. 1 2 Fairfax, Jesse (2015-06-12). "Troy Ave - Major Without A Deal". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-09-08.
  4. "Troy Ave :: Major Without a Deal :: BSB Records/Empire Distribution". Rapreviews.com. 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2015-09-08.
  5. 1 2 Krastz, Roger (2015-06-10). "Troy Ave Rides For New York on 'Major Without a Deal' - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2015-09-08.
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