Apply Pressure

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Apply Pressure
Apply Pressure by R-Swift.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)
Genre Christian hip hop
Length52:06
Label Central South, Rhyme Council
R-Swift chronology
Anthem
(2009)
Apply Pressure
(2013)

Apply Pressure is the fifth album from R-Swift. Rhyme Council Music Group alongside Central South Records released the project on June 25, 2013.

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Signaling in a four and a half star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins responds, "The beats are hot, the rapping is tight, and the focus is Godly, making Apply Pressure a chance to be in the 'best rap album of the year' category." [2] Mark Ryan, specifying for New Release Tuesday in a four and a half star review, recognizes, "The beats are superb, lyrical content may truly be life changing for some listeners and the heart of the artist is laid bare for all to see." [3] Indicating in a nine out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, Steve Hayes replies, "If some albums are for the underground, 'Apply Pressure' has great commercial appeal and has the potential to reach where few Christian albums can." [1]

Track listing

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Apply Pressure" (featuring Tjay) 3:20
2."For You" 3:43
3."Raindrops" (featuring Social Club) 4:54
4."Problem" 3:47
5."Dear Mr. President pt. 2" 3:51
6."Don't Go" (featuring Alena Trimiar) 4:17
7."Love Story" (featuring Butta P and J.R.) 3:43
8."Interlude" 0:37
9."April 19th" (featuring Carmen Rodgers) 4:18
10."Lookin' for Trouble" (featuring Sho Baraka and Eddie Nigma)audio game2:59
11."R.C.M.G." (featuring Fro W.U.N.D.A.S., Relz and Big Fil)audio game3:59
Total length:39:28

Charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [4] 46
US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard) [5] 21

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References

  1. 1 2 Hayes, Steve. "Review: Apply Pressure - R-Swift". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Hoskins, Kevin. "R-Swift, "Apply Pressure" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Ryan, Mark. "The Pressure's On". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  4. "R-Swift Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums . Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  5. "R-Swift Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Top Gospel Albums . Retrieved February 15, 2015.