A Gift & a Kers

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A Gift & a Kers
Kerser - A Gift & a Kers.png
Studio album by
Released23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
Genre Australian hip hop
Length73:21
Label ABK
Kerser chronology
Roll the Dice
(2020)
A Gift & a Kers
(2023)
Singles from A Gift & a Kers
  1. "Winner"
    Released: 16 April 2022
  2. "Like I’m Trapped"
    Released: 6th May 2022
  3. "Telem How"
    Released: 11th November 2022
  4. "Been Some Time"
    Released: 2nd December 2022

A Gift & a Kers is the tenth and final [1] [2] album by Australian rapper Kerser, released through ABK and Warner Music Australia on 23 June 2023. It was preceded by the lead single "Winner". [2] The album marks Kerser's first number-one album in Australia. [3]

Contents

At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Hip Hop/Rap Release . [4]

Background

Kerser had expressed a desire to record 10 albums in 10 years, but his plan was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed him three years to finish his final album rather than his usual four-month period between touring. [1] Kerser stated: "I honestly feel like I reached my full potential on this album." [2] He also said, "I feel like I covered every Kers style, so it really takes the fans on a journey. [...] My final thank you and my final imprint on the scene I built." [1]

Track listing

A Gift & a Kers track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Main Event"2:09
2."Hit After Hit"2:46
3."Ask About Me" (featuring Dekstah)4:09
4."Winner"3:33
5."Reppin'"2:24
6."High Demand"3:43
7."Move wit' da Rhymes"3:03
8."Telem How"2:57
9."I Look Like Money"2:23
10."Never Be the Same"3:55
11."Tryin'"2:49
12."Take You Back"3:29
13."On a Mission"3:02
14."Swimmin' in da Air"3:11
15."Seen It All"2:30
16."Claimed My Crown"3:00
17."Walk wit' Me"3:11
18."Back Again"3:19
19."Been Some Time"3:33
20."Modern Love"3:23
21."Mmm So Good"2:58
22."Like I'm Trapped"3:46
23."Will I Ever See You Again"4:08
Total length:73:21

Charts

Chart performance for A Gift & a Kers
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [5] 1

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