That's A Girls Name
That's a Girls Name is the fourth EP by American rapper DRAM, released on July 18, 2018, via Empire and Atlantic Records.
Produced by Josh Abraham and Oligee, it was a surprise release, and consists of three songs that were characterized by Stereogum as "deeply goofy and fun takes on '80s soul".
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| Released | July 18, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 9:20 | |||
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Music
The EP's opening track, "Best Hugs", is a "shimmery adult-contempo synth-glide" that is an "ode to another person's girlfriend", while second song "WWYD?" contains a "cocktail bar" feel with "canned" horn accompaniment that features "amateurish rapping" from DRAM. The third and final track, "Sundress", features a prominent, funky bassline and was considered to be influenced by Prince. The release was called "inspired by hugs, carwashes, construction workers and Twitter" with witty lyrics.
Critical reception
Stereogum and Paste found the three tracks "very, very good", with Paste further calling the EP "profoundly goofy, in true DRAM style, and it plays on '80s soul vibes". Clash judged it to be an EP of "irresistible Summer funk", while Consequence of Sound stated that its tracks have DRAM "compellingly embracing elements of soul and hip-hop". Spin called the EP a "typically bubbly and optimistic group of poppy hip-hop songs".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Best Hugs" | 3:11 |
| 2. | "WWYD?" | 2:55 |
| 3. | "Sundress" | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 9:20 | |
Personnel
- Theo Martins – artwork
- Asato Iida – photography
References
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