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Megan
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Studio album by
Megan Thee Stallion
ReleasedJune 28, 2024
Genre Hip hop
Length52:00
Label Hot Girl
Warner
Producer
Megan Thee Stallion chronology
Traumazine
(2022) 		Megan
(2024)
Singles from Megan
  1. " Cobra"
    Released: November 3, 2023
  2. " Hiss"
    Released: January 26, 2024
  3. " Boa"
    Released: May 10, 2024

Megan is the third studio album by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, released on June 28, 2024. It is Megan's first album to be released under her independent label Hot Girl Productions, after her departure from her former label 300 Entertainment and 1501 Certified. It is preceded by three singles: " Cobra", the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single " Hiss", and " Boa". To promote the album, Megan embarked on the Hot Girl Summer Tour, her first headlining concert tour.

Background

On October 19, 2023, 1501 Certified revealed that the company and Megan Thee Stallion have mutually parted ways with each other. [1] Shortly after, Megan clarified on an Instagram livestream, stating that her album would be self-funded and "the budget is coming from me". [2] Conceptually, the album follows a snake-based theme and motif through the titles of the singles and the promotional material.

On October 23, Megan posted on her social media a teaser of her upcoming album stating "Just as a snake sheds it skin, we must shed our past, over and over again". On February 2, 2024, Megan signed a distribution deal with Warner Music Group which would allow her the creative control of an independent artist, but with access to the company's resources. [3]

Release and promotion

On January 30, 2024, Megan Thee Stallion did an interview with Good Morning America, revealing that she planned to tour for that upcoming summer season. [4] On March 20, Megan formally announced the Hot Girl Summer Tour which began May 14 in Minneapolis and is set to conclude August 1 in Chicago. [5] Megan announced the album and its release at the first of two shows at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Singles

The album's lead single, " Cobra" was released on November 3, 2023, alongside a music video directed by Douglas Bernardt. [6] Five days later, Megan released a rock remix of "Cobra" with the Canadian-American alternative metal band Spiritbox. [7] The single debuted and peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100. [8]

The second single, " Hiss", was released on January 26, 2024, alongside a music video also directed by Douglas Bernardt. [9] "Hiss" debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Megan's first solo chart-topping single and third overall. [10] It also debuted at number one on the Billboard Global 200, making Megan the first female rapper in a lead role to debut atop the chart in history. [11]

The third single, " Boa", was released on May 10, 2024. [12] The track debuted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the third top-40 single from the album. [13]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Guardian [14]
NME [15]
Pitchfork6.6/10 [16]
Rolling Stone [17]

Karen Gwee of NME wrote that the record project "flows with a palpably higher level of creative boldnes" finding it more cohesive than previous albums. Gwee wrote that "Megan was often lashing out; here, she stings with venomous precision" and she "sprawls out, mining different aspects of her identity and personality at her leisure". [15] Maria Sherman of Associated Press also found that the rapper "sounds as strong as ever, atop chugging riffs and fluttering synths", because "on this album, Megan is most interested in exorcising the demons given to her by haters". [18]

Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian prised the rapper’s flow "satisfyingly brisk and crisp" in which she explained that "Megan’s world is one of false friends, mutually adulterous relationships and incessant betrayal, spurred by jealousy", whitch however "feels merely like the depressing apex of this oppressively navel-gazing rap phenomenon’s isolation". [14] Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork defineded Megan as "an uneven album so preoccupied with giving every single type of fan exactly what they want", even if he "understand the pressures, especially in rap, where hitmaking women have historically been discarded quickly". [16]

Track listing

Megan track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1." Hiss"
3:12
2."Rattle"
LilJuMadeDaBeat3:25
3."Figueroa"
  • Pete
  • Mason
  • Kelton Scott II
  • LilJuMadeDaBeat
  • FranchiseDidIt
2:23
4."Where Them Girls At"
  • Pete
  • J. Fountain
  • Mason
  • Kordero Williams
LilJuMadeDaBeat3:11
5."Broke His Heart"
 Tay Keith2:39
6."B.A.S." (featuring Kyle Richh)
3:26
7."Otaku Hot Girl"
  • Pete
  • J. Banks
  • T. Banks
Bankroll Got It2:38
8."Find Out"
2:35
9." Boa"
LilJuMadeDaBeat2:34
10."Mamushi" (featuring Yuki Chiba)
  • Pete
  • Yuki Chiba
  • Koshiro Ota
Koshy2:36
11."Accent" (featuring GloRilla)
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Ben10k
  • Jarrett
3:19
12."Paper Together" (featuring UGK)
3:35
13."Spin" (featuring Victoria Monét)
3:07
14."Down Stairs DJ"
 Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E.2:44
15."Miami Blue" (featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Buddah Bless)
  • Buddah Bless
  • Jacob Waddy
2:37
16."Worthy"
  • Pete
  • Rob Gueringer
Freaky Rob2:19
17."Moody Girl"
  • Pete
  • Marc Gay
  • Anthony Holmes
  • Houston
  • Carl Martin
  • Juicy J
  • Hitkidd
2:47
18." Cobra"
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Derrick Milano
  • Jarett
2:48
Total length:52:00
Megan (Amazon Exclusive) track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
19."It's Prime Day (Amazon Music Original)"
  • Pete
2:04
Total length:54:04

Notes

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

  • Colin Leonard – mastering
  • Leslie Brathwaite – mixing (tracks 1–12, 14–18)
  • Patrizio "Teezio" Pigliapoco – mixing (track 13)
  • Shawn "Source" Jarrett – engineering
  • Todd Robinson – engineering (track 13)
  • Dominique "Cookisdope" Cook – engineering assistance
  • Maysin Sexton – engineering assistance (tracks 1, 3, 5–7, 9–14, 16–18)
  • Dani Stephenson – engineering assistance (tracks 1, 18)
  • Derek Spence – engineering assistance (tracks 2, 7, 15)
  • Jean Paul Quintero – engineering assistance (tracks 4, 8)
  • Chris Weaver – engineering assistance (tracks 6, 11, 12)
  • Federico Giordano – engineering assistance (track 13)
  • Ignancio Portales – engineering assistance (track 13)

References

  1. ^ Nast, Condé (October 19, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Settles Legal Dispute With Former Label 1501 Certified Entertainment". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Kaplan, Ilana (October 13, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Says She's Currently Funding Her Own Music Career: 'Budget Is Coming from Me'". People. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Megan Thee Stallion inks distribution deal with Warner Music that allows her to remain independent". Music Business Worldwide. February 5, 2024. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  4. ^ America, Good Morning. "Megan Thee Stallion talks life, music and new passion projects". Good Morning America. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Grimes, Navier (March 20, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Announces Long-Awaited "Hot Girl Summer" Global Tour with GloRilla as Special Guest". Live Nation Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Paul, Larisha (November 3, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Brings Her Venomous Bite to Scorching New Single 'Cobra'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Kaufman, Gil (November 9, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion Cranks 'Cobra' Up to 11 With Rocking Spiritbox-Assisted Remix". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  8. ^ Anderson, Trevor (November 16, 2023). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Cobra' Strikes in Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Zhan, Jennifer (January 26, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Isn't Afraid to Diss on 'Hiss'". Vulture. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  10. ^ Trust, Gary (February 5, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Hiss' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  11. ^ Trust, Gary (February 5, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion's 'Hiss' Slithers Onto Billboard Global 200 at No. 1". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  12. ^ Paul, Larisha (May 7, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Will Keep Hip-Hop Python Era Going With New Single 'Boa'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  13. ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Aroesti, Rachel (June 28, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion: Megan review – rap skill showcase is a sour sermon on superiority". The Guardian. ISSN  0261-3077. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Gwee, Karen (July 1, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion – 'Megan' review: the rapper shines in all her multifaceted glory". NME. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (July 2, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion: MEGAN". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  17. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (July 1, 2024). "'Megan' Blissfully Soundtracks the Summer Thee Stallion Deserves". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  18. ^ Sherman, Maria (June 28, 2024). "Music Review: Megan Thee Stallion's fierce 'Megan' trades hot girl summers for a different freedom". Associated Press. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  19. ^ Boisvert, Lauren (May 10, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Employs Nostalgic Imagery for New Single "BOA," Samples Gwen Stefani". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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