No Hands (album)

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ReleasedJune 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)
RecordedOctober 2023[1] – March 2024[2]
Genre
Length31:25
No Hands
The artists stand against a clear sky. Joey Valence wears sunglasses and spiked hair and sneers at the viewer, leaning a katana against one shoulder. Brae wears a backwards baseball cap and is extending his hands toward the camera in concern.
Studio album by
Joey Valence & Brae
ReleasedJune 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)
RecordedOctober 2023[1] – March 2024[2]
Genre
Length31:25
LabelSelf-released
Producer
  • Joey Valence
  • Patrick Nissley
  • Lucas Banker
Joey Valence & Brae chronology
Punk Tactics
(2023)		 No Hands
(2024)		 Hyperyouth
(2025)
Deluxe edition cover
Three hands are shown against a clear blue sky. The center one is raising the middle finger. The outer hands have outstretched fingers with "No Hands" painted on the nails.
Singles from No Hands
  1. ""The Baddest""
    Released: April 26, 2024
  2. ""Packapunch""
    Released: June 3, 2024
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviewsStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[4]

No Hands (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by American rap duo Joey Valence & Brae. It was self-released on June 7, 2024. The album was primarily produced by Joey Valence, with the exception of two tracks. It features guest appearances from Danny Brown, Z-Trip, and Terror Reid. The album received critical acclaim upon release.

On September 13, 2024, a deluxe edition of the album was released. This version features three new songs, a cover of Charli XCX's "365", and a remix of "The Baddest" featuring Ayesha Erotica.

On August 24, 2024, a breakdown of the album's production was livestreamed on the Joey Valence & Brae YouTube channel.[5][6]

Critical reception

No Hands received critical acclaim upon release. Grant Jones of RapReviews praised the project's production, noting that "for a self-produced record from two youngsters, No Hands is remarkably refined. It possesses a healthy variety you’d also get from the Beasties." Jones further identified "Packapunch" as a standout single.[4]

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Joey Valence. All tracks are written by Joey Valence and Braedan Lugue, except where noted.

No Hands track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Bussit" 2:35
2."Packapunch" (featuring Danny Brown)
  • Valence
  • Lugue
  • Danny Brown
3:00
3."No Hands" (featuring Z-Trip) 2:47
4."Like a Punk" 2:24
5."Where U From" 2:46
6."Intermission 2" 1:49
7."The Baddest"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
  • Lucas Banker
  • Patrick Nissley
2:23
8."Ok"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
  • Banker
2:23
9."Doughboy" (featuring Terror Reid)
  • Valence
  • Banker
  • Nissley
2:53
10."What U Need" 2:18
11."John Cena" 2:43
12."Omnitrix" 3:18
Total length:31:25
Deluxe edition track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."The Baddest (Badder)" (featuring Ayesha Erotica)
  • Valence
  • Lugue
  • Ayesha Erotica
  • Banker
  • Nissley
2:23
14."Pineapple Fried Rice" 3:16
15."Can't Stop Now" 2:50
16."Freaks" 2:32
17."365"
2:34
Total length:45:03

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