Too High to Riot

Too High to Riot
Studio album by Bas
Released March 4, 2016
Recorded 2014-15; New York, Los Angeles, London
Genre Hip hop
Length 36:56
Label
Producer
  • Ron Gilmore
  • Ogee Handz + DikC
  • Cedric Brown
  • Cam O’bi
  • Soundwavve
  • Subdaio
  • The Hics
  • K-Quick
  • Jay Kurzweil
Bas chronology
Last Winter
(2014)		 Too High to Riot
(2016)
Singles from Too High to Riot
  1. "Night Job"
    Released: December 4, 2015
  2. "Housewives"
    Released: December 11, 2015
  3. "Methylone"
    Released: February 5, 2016

Too High to Riot is the second studio album by American rapper Bas. It was released on March 4, 2016, by Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. The album sold 8,065 copies in its first week, debuting at number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart.[1][2]

Background

The album includes the guest appearances from his labelmates J. Cole and Cozz, along with The Hics. The sonic foundation of the album is produced by Ron Gilmore, Ogee Handz + DikC, Cedric Brown, Cam O’bi, Soundwavve, Subdaio, The Hics, and K-Quick.[3]

Singles

On December 4, 2015, Bas released the first single from this album, titled "Night Job" featuring J. Cole.[4] The music video for "Night Job was released on March 3, 2016.[5] On December 11, 2015, which is a week later, he released the second single, titled "Housewives". This track, also was announced to be included on the Dreamville's compilation album, titled Revenge of the Dreamers II. On February 5, 2016, the album's third single was released for the song, titled "Methylone". On the same day, Bas announced the release date, tracklist, and cover art of the album.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX[7]
Exclaim!7/10[8]
XXLXL[9]

Upon its release, Too High to Riot received acclaim from critics. Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX rated the album a 3.9 out 5 saying, "Too High to Riot is hands-down Bas’ best work to date. It’s a smooth yet potent project with few stumbles minus the rhyme variation. It mixes all of his strengths into one cohesive package and demands to be played again and again. With only four real concrete years in the game, this latest installment to his catalog is the foundation he needs to potentially become Michael Jordan himself; or at least Steph Curry."[7] Writing for Exclaim!, Themistoklis Alexis praised the rapper for "a maturity that never preaches — something that many of his peers generally don't reach until a handful of albums in."[8]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Too High to Riot"  Abbas HamadCam O'Bi, Ron Gilmore (add.) 2:42
2. "Methylone"  HamadRon Gilmore 2:42
3. "Dopamine" (featuring Cozz)Hamad, Cody OsagieRon Gilmore, Cedric Brown (add.) 3:36
4. "Housewives"  HamadSoundwavve, Ron Gilmore (add.) 3:30
5. "Miles and Miles"  Hamad, RollinsRon Gilmore 1:39
6. "Live For"  HamadOgee Handz, DikC 2:42
7. "Clouds Never Get Old"  HamadOgee Handz, DikC, Jay Kurzweil (add.) 3:08
8. "Matches" (featuring The Hics)HamadRon Gilmore 3:44
9. "Night Job" (featuring J. Cole)Hamad, Jermaine ColeCedric Brown, KQuick, Ron Gilmore (add.) 3:14
10. "Ricochet" (featuring The Hics)HamadThe Hics, Gilmore, Kurzweil (add.) 3:16
11. "Penthouse"  HamadRon Gilmore 4:01
12. "Black Owned Business"  HamadSubdaio 2:42
Total length:
 36:56

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 49
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 7
US Rap Albums (Billboard)[12] 6

References

  1. ↑ "Too High to Riot by Bas on iTunes". Itun.es. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  2. ↑ "Bas New Song "Methylone" | Complex CA". Ca.complex.com. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  3. ↑ Glynn, Patrick. "Bas Announces 'Too High To Riot' LP, Drops New Single "Methylone"". 2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  4. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (December 4, 2016). "Bas - Night Job Feat. J. Cole [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ Blum, Sam (March 9, 2016). "Bas and J. Cole Get Gritty in New Video for 'Night Job': Watch". Fuse. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  6. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2016/02/bas-methylone/
  7. 1 2 Glaysher, Scott. "Bas Too High To Riot Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Alexis, Themistoklis (March 4, 2016). "Bas - Too High To Riot". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
  9. ↑ Robertson, Darryl (March 14, 2016). "Bas Brings Emotion and Depth to ‘Too High to Riot’". XXL. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Billboard Rap Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
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