Thot Breaker
2017 mixtape by Chief Keef
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Thot Breaker is a mixtape by the American rapper Chief Keef, released on June 8, 2017. It received positive reception from music critics.
| Thot Breaker | ||||
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| Mixtape by | ||||
| Released | June 8, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–June 2017 | |||
| Genre | Drill, emo rap | |||
| Length | 43:05 | |||
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Background and recording
Although Thot Breaker was first announced in April 2014, all of the tracks were recorded between 2016 and June 2017.[1]
Composition
Thot Breaker consists of 13 tracks, and has a runtime of 43 minutes. It was produced by Mike Will Made It, D. Rich, K.E. on the Track, Young Chop, CBMix, and Chief Keef himself, under his Turbo moniker.[2] The mixtape contains one guest appearance from Young Chop on the track "Slow Dance".[3]
Release
Chief Keef first announced Thot Breaker in late April 2014.[1] He mentioned it again on January 5, 2017,[4] and formally announced its release date of February 14 on January 22. He also shared the mixtape's artwork, which depicts a tattooed woman pushing a knife through a bloody heart.[5] Chief Keef released Thot Breaker's first single, "Get Sleep", on January 23, although it was not included on the mixtape.[6] After the mixtape was not released on February 14, Chief Keef stated it would be released on May 14.[7] When he again failed to release the mixtape on May 14, he told XXL that it would be released on June 9.[8] Chief Keef shared Thot Breaker's tracklist on May 25,[9][10] and premiered the song "Going Home" on Beats 1 on May 31.[11][12][13] Thot Breaker was released on June 8, 2017.[14][3]
Critical reception
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alone (Intro)" | 2:32 |
| 2. | "Can You Be My Friend" | 2:47 |
| 3. | "My Baby" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "You & Me" | 2:28 |
| 5. | "Whoa" | 3:32 |
| 6. | "Couple Of Coats" | 3:56 |
| 7. | "Grab A Star" | 4:04 |
| 8. | "You My Number One" | 3:29 |
| 9. | "So Cal" | 3:10 |
| 10. | "Drank Head" | 3:53 |
| 11. | "My Head" | 2:52 |
| 12. | "Slow Dance" (featuring Young Chop) | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Going Home" | 3:15 |
| Total length: | 43:05 | |