Welcome to JFK
| Welcome to JFK | ||
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| Studio album by Chinx | ||
| Released | August 14, 2015 | |
| Recorded | 2014–15 | |
| Genre | Hip hop | |
| Length | 48:38 | |
| Label | Riot Squad, NuSense Music Group, Coke Boys, eOne Music | |
| Producer | Austin Powerz, Blickie Blaze, Bkorn, K-Beatz, Lee On The Beats, OZ, Remo The Hitmaker, Roc Da Producer, Young Stokes | |
| Singles from Welcome to JFK | ||
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Welcome to JFK is the debut studio album by American rapper Chinx. The album was released on August 14, 2015, by Riot Squad, NuSense Music Group, Coke Boys and eOne Music. It was released posthumously following his death on May 17, 2015.[1][2]
Singles
On June 2, 2015, the album's lead single "On Your Body" featuring Meet Sims was released.[3] On July 28, 2015, the music video for "On Your Body" featuring Meet Sims was released.[4]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
| HipHopDX | [6] |
| XXL | (XL)[7] |
Upon its release, Welcome to JFK received generally positive reviews from music critics. Keith Nelson Jr. of HipHopDX said, "Welcome to JFK will forever shrouded in “What if’s,” even if Chinx’s management promises future projects. But, in the end, Chinx crafted a debut album strong enough to support springboarding him into creative areas we never did, and never will, see him reach."[6] David Jeffries of AllMusic said, "A well-rounded effort with plenty of promise, the posthumous Welcome to JFK is one bittersweet victory."[5]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200, selling 14,600 copies in the United States.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Experimental" | Young Stokes, Roc Da Producer, Austin Powerz | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Far Rock" (featuring Stack Bundles) | Blickie Blaze | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Go Get It" | Young Stokes | 3:00 |
| 4. | "The Other Side" (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) | Remo The Hitmaker | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Yay" | Blickie Blaze | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Thug Love" (featuring Jeremih) | Lee on the Beats, K-Beatz | 4:19 |
| 7. | "How to Get Rich" | Young Stokes | 4:28 |
| 8. | "On Your Body" (featuring MeetSims) | Lee on the Beats, Bkorn | 3:07 |
| 9. | "Don't Mind Me" (featuring MeetSims) | Lee on the Beats, Bkorn | 4:06 |
| 10. | "Pray" (featuring Lil Durk) | Blickie Blaze | 4:02 |
| 11. | "Hey Fool" (featuring Nipsey Hussle & Zack) | OZ | 3:53 |
| 12. | "Die Young" (featuring MeetSims, French Montana & Zack) | Blickie Blaze | 7:09 |
Total length: |
48:38 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[9] | 21 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
References
- ↑ "Chinx Has A Final Gift For Fans With Welcome To J.F.K. Debut Album". MTV. 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- ↑ Johnson, Cherise (2015-07-17). "Chinx "Welcome to JFK" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - On Your Body (feat. Meet Sims) - Single by Chinx". Itunes.apple.com. 2015-06-02. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- ↑ Diep, Eric. "Chinx's Wife Stars in the 'On Your Body' Video | News". BET. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- 1 2 David Jeffries (2015-08-14). "Welcome to JFK - Chinx | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- 1 2 Nelson, Keith (2015-08-14). "Chinx - Welcome to JFK". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ↑ Emmanuel C.M. (2015-08-14). "Chinx Is Impressive and Heartfelt on Debut Album 'Welcome To JFK'". XXL. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ↑ Hernandez, Victoria (2015-08-20). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Dr. Dre, Chinx & Eazy-E". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
- ↑ Illegal name entered Chinx/Chinx/chart?f=305 "Chinx – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Chinx. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Illegal name entered Chinx/Chinx/chart?f=335 Chinx – Chart history" Billboard Top Rap Albums for Chinx. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Illegal name entered Chinx/Chinx/chart?f=326 Chinx – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Chinx. Retrieved August 27, 2015.