.Wav Theory

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.Wav Theory
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Mixtape by
Towkio
ReleasedApril 28, 2015 (2015-04-28)
Genre Hip hop
Length36:42
Label self-released
Producer
Towkio chronology
Hot Chips n Chop Stix
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.Wav Theory (sometimes stylized as .WAV Theory) [1] is a mixtape by American rapper Towkio. [2] It was released on April 28, 2015. [3] It includes production from Kaytranada and Lido, as well as guest appearances from Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper. [4] Music videos were created for "I Know You", [5] "Free Your Mind", [6] ".Wav Theory", [7] "Reflection", [8] and "Clean Up". [9]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Consequence of Sound C+ [10]
Pitchfork 6.2/10 [11]
RedEye Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [12]

Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork gave the mixtape a 6.2 out of 10, writing, "Towkio's nebulousness leaves .Wav Theory as an enjoyable album that asks few questions and gives few answers." [11] Adam Kivel of Consequence of Sound gave the mixtape a C+ grade, commenting that it is full of "energetic, fun tracks with middling verses." [10]

It was placed at number 27 on Complex 's "Best Albums of 2015" list, [13] number 13 on RedEye 's "20 Best Albums of 2015" list, [14] and number 9 on Chicago Tribune 's "Top 10 Chicago Indie Albums of 2015" list. [15]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1.".Wav Theory"
2:06
2."Clean Up" (featuring Chance the Rapper)
  • Stefan Ponce
  • The Social Experiment
3:28
3."Involved" (featuring Vic Mensa) Kaytranada 2:48
4."Free Your Mind" (featuring Donnie Trumpet)
  • Cam O'bi
  • The Social Experiment
3:20
5."God in Me" (featuring Leather Corduroys)
  • Two Fresh
  • Nate Fox
3:01
6."RN"Walkingshoe2:53
7."I Know You"FKJ3:34
8."Addicted (Interlude)"
1:20
9."Reflection"
  • Kaytranada
  • Peter Cottontale
4:00
10."Break You Off"
  • Carter Lang
  • Mojek
  • Peter Cottontale
3:23
11."Heaven Only Knows" (featuring Chance the Rapper, Lido, and Eryn Allen Kane) Lido 3:43
12."Oscillate"
3:00

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