Barter 6

Last updated

Barter 6
Young Thug Barter 6.jpg
Mixtape by
Young Thug
ReleasedApril 17, 2015 (2015-04-17)
Genre
Length51:52
Label
Producer
Young Thug chronology
Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1
(2014)		Barter 6
(2015)		 Slime Season
(2015)
Singles from Barter 6
  1. "Check"
    Released: April 1, 2015

Barter 6 is the debut commercial mixtape by American rapper Young Thug. It was released on April 17, 2015, by 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records. Barter 6 features guest appearances from Birdman, T.I., Boosie Badazz, Young Dolph, Yak Gotti, Lil Duke and Jacquees, while the production was handled primarily by in-house producers London on da Track and Wheezy, among others. Barter 6 received generally positive reviews and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200.

Contents

Title controversy

The mixtape was initially titled Carter 6, in continuation of the naming sequence of Lil Wayne's successful Tha Carter album series. [1] This created controversy, as Wayne's scheduled album Tha Carter V was repeatedly delayed amid a dispute between himself and Cash Money Records, who had reportedly refused to release the album. [2] Wayne subsequently became involved in legal proceedings against Cash Money and publicly criticized the label's owner (and Thug's mentor) Birdman, as well as responding negatively to Thug's decision to name the album after him. [3] Despite this, Thug claimed that he was not trying to be disrespectful, and that Wayne was his "idol". [1]

Following a threat of legal action, Thug announced days prior to the release that the project was to be re-titled Barter 6, in line with the typical Blood gang practice of replacing the letter "C" with "B". [4] He furthered the ill feeling by announcing his first show to promote the project in Hollygrove, New Orleans, one of the neighborhoods in which Wayne was raised. [5]

Marketing and sales

Barter 6 was released by 300 Entertainment on April 17, 2015, [6] and charted at number 22 on the US Billboard 200, selling 17,000 copies in its first week. [7] The mixtape's lead single, "Check", was released on April 1, 2015, as well an accompanying music video, [8] the song peaked at number 100 on the US Billboard Hot 100. [9]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?6.5/10 [10]
Metacritic 72/100 [6]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [11]
Billboard Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [12]
Complex Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [13]
Consequence C+ [14]
HipHopDX 4.0/5 [15]
Now 3/5 [16]
Pitchfork 8.4/10 [17]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [18]
Spin 6/10 [19]
XXL 4/5 [20]

Barter 6 was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the mixtape received an average score of 72, based on 13 reviews. [6] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.5 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus. [10]

Complex said "on Barter 6, a rapper frequently dismissed as a druggie dance trapper inverts himself, yielding a passionate and personal record", adding that his "visceral illustrations are one-of-a-kind, and he communicates joy, frustration, and dread with unique clarity". [13] Meaghan Garvey of Pitchfork stated that "Barter 6 feels like a 50-minute performance of what rap, as a form, can do: rap that need not transcend itself, towards High Art on one hand or commercial art on the other, in order to succeed in 2015". [17] Pitchfork later named Barter 6 the 14th best record of 2015 while ranking the mixtape's opening track "Constantly Hating" as the year's sixth best song. [21] [22] HipHopDX called Barter 6 "the definitive mainstream strip club album of the modern era". [15]

In a less enthusiastic review, Spin magazine's Dan Weiss felt Young Thug sounded lazy on Barter 6, "sitting around waiting to ascend to the next level of his sound, for inspiration to strike, though with such a laid-back, inscrutable flow, he might have to activate that change himself". [19] Rolling Stone critic Joe Levy said most of the songs sound "boastful and sad in the same moment", abandoning the frenzied tunefulness of Young Thug's past work in favor of indistinctly "syrupy tracks". [18] Billboard stated that the album "offers cohesion and unity, though maybe at the expense of the exciting, what-will-happen next feel of past mixtapes". [12] Consequence stated that "Barter 6 feels like a step in the right direction rather than a destination, proof that Thugger can put together a complete package even if it's less than adventurous". [14]

Track listing

Barter 6 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Constantly Hating" (featuring Birdman)
 Wheezy 4:27
2."With That" (featuring Lil Duke)
 London on da Track 3:22
3."Can't Tell" (featuring T.I. and Boosie Badazz)
London on da Track6:08
4."Check"
  • J. Williams
  • Holmes
London on da Track3:50
5."Never Had It" (featuring Young Dolph)
Wheezy4:14
6."Dream" (featuring Yak Gotti)
  • J. Williams
  • Deamonte Kendrick
  • Glass
Wheezy3:01
7."Dome" (featuring Lil Duke)
  • J. Williams
  • Martinez
  • Glass
Wheezy3:51
8."Halftime"
  • J. Williams
  • Kip Hilson
Hilson3:46
9."Amazing" (featuring Jacquees)
Wheezy3:38
10."Knocked Off" (featuring Birdman)
3:16
11."OD"
  • J. Williams
  • Glass
Wheezy4:45
12."Numbers"
  • J. Williams
  • Holmes
London on da Track3:27
13."Just Might Be"
  • J. Williams
  • Glass
Wheezy3:53
Total length:51:52

Sample credits

Personnel

Credits adapted from the mixtape's liner notes and Tidal. [23] [24]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for Barter 6
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [29] Gold500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Wayne</span> American rapper (born 1982)

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Born and raised in New Orleans, he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed with the latter's record label, Cash Money Records, at age eleven. He emerged as the flagship artist of the label in the following years until his departure in June 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cash Money Records</span> American record label

Cash Money Records is an American record label founded in 1991 by brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby" Williams. The label gained prominence in the late 1990s for having signed and released albums for New Orleans–based musical acts including Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G., and Hot Boys. It became an imprint of Universal Records, a division of Universal Music Group in March 1998, and remained so during its following iterations as Universal Republic, Universal Motown and ultimately Republic Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Birdman (rapper)</span> American rapper and record executive (born 1969)

Bryan Christopher Williams, better known by his stage names Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper and record executive. He is the public face of Cash Money Records, a record label he co-founded with his older brother, Ronald "Slim" Williams, in 1991. Birdman released his eponymous debut studio album in 2002, and released three follow-up albums—Fast Money (2005), 5 * Stunna (2007), and Priceless (2009)—to moderate commercial success and mixed critical reception. Along with his solo career, he is a member of the hip hop duo Big Tymers with producer Mannie Fresh, as well as the supergroup Cash Money Millionaires.

<i>500 Degreez</i> 2002 studio album by Lil Wayne

500 Degreez is the third solo studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on July 23, 2002, through Cash Money Records and Universal Records. The album was titled in continuation of the naming sequence of successful 1998's 400 Degreez album by fellow Hot Boys rapper and ex-labelmate Juvenile.

<i>Tha Carter III</i> 2008 studio album by Lil Wayne

Tha Carter III is the sixth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on June 10, 2008, by Cash Money, Universal Motown and Young Money Entertainment. It follows a string of mixtape releases and guest appearances on other hip hop and R&B artists' albums. The album features appearances from Jay-Z, T-Pain, Fabolous, Robin Thicke, Busta Rhymes, Juelz Santana, Babyface, Bobby V, and Kanye West, among others. It also features Static Major, who is credited posthumously following his death in February of that year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Wayne albums discography</span>

American rapper Lil Wayne has released thirteen studio albums, one collaborative album, three compilation albums, five extended plays, and twenty-nine mixtapes. Wayne made his album debut in 1999, with Tha Block Is Hot, which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. His later albums, Lights Out released in 2000, and 500 Degreez, released in 2002, attracted minor attention. In 2004, he released the first of his infamous Carter series, with Tha Carter. In 2005, Tha Carter II was released. In 2006, Wayne released a collaborative album with rapper Birdman, titled Like Father, Like Son. In 2008, Wayne released his best-selling album so far, titled Tha Carter III. Certified triple platinum by the RIAA, Tha Carter III won the Best Rap Album award at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Lil Wayne founded record label Young Money Entertainment and released a collaborative album featuring rappers signed to the label, We Are Young Money, in 2009, followed by his debut rock music album Rebirth in 2010. While serving an 8-month prison sentence in New York he released another album entitled I Am Not a Human Being, in September 2010. The next addition to Tha Carter series, Tha Carter IV, was released on August 29, 2011. In 2013, Wayne released a sequel to his 2010 album I Am Not a Human Being, titled I Am Not a Human Being II, followed by two compilation albums with his labels, Rich Gang (2013), and Young Money: Rise of an Empire (2014). After years of legal battles, his 12th studio album Tha Carter V was released on September 28, 2018. Lil Wayne released another album, Funeral, on January 31, 2020.

<i>Tha Carter IV</i> 2011 studio album by Lil Wayne

Tha Carter IV is the ninth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on August 29, 2011, through Cash Money Records, Universal Republic Records and Young Money Entertainment. Recording sessions for the album began in late 2008, shortly after Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, Tha Carter III (2008) was released to strong sales and critical acclaim: however, the sessions were put on hold, as Lil Wayne claimed he did not want to follow an album he held in high regard so quickly with another, potentially inferior release. In the interim, Lil Wayne released his two other albums in 2010: the largely rock-themed Rebirth, and I Am Not a Human Being. The latter was reportedly composed from unreleased material from the original Tha Carter IV sessions, as the album was released whilst Wayne served a prison sentence at Rikers Island prison for illegal possession of a weapon, and was thus unable to record any new material: this also meant Tha Carter IV's recording sessions were once more put on hold.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Big K.R.I.T.</span> American rapper and record producer (born 1986)

Justin Lewis Scott, better known by his stage name Big K.R.I.T., is an American rapper and record producer. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, he began his musical career in 2005. He was signed to Def Jam Recordings by Sha Money XL in 2010, and first gained recognition following the release of his single "Country Shit" in September of that year. The following year, he guest appeared on T.I.'s promotional single "I'm Flexin'", which became Scott's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

<i>Sorry 4 the Wait</i> 2011 mixtape by Lil Wayne

Sorry 4 the Wait is a mixtape by American rapper Lil Wayne, named as an attempt to apologize for the continued delay of his ninth album, Tha Carter IV (4). Wayne said the mixtape would have about ten songs and be similar to No Ceilings, with him using other artists' tracks and making a cover track. It was released for digital download on July 13, 2011, and received generally positive reviews from music critics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Future (rapper)</span> American rapper (born 1983)

Nayvadius DeMun Cash, known professionally as Future, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Known for his mumble-styled vocals and prolific output, Future is considered a pioneer of the use of Auto-Tuned melodies in trap music. Due to the sustained popularity of this musical style, he is commonly regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Young Thug</span> American rapper (born 1991)

Jeffery Lamar Williams Jr., known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, he is considered an influential figure in modern hip hop and trap music, and a pioneer of the mumble rap microgenre. Williams embarked on a musical career in 2011, releasing a series of mixtapes beginning with I Came from Nothing. In 2013, he signed with fellow Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and gained further attention and praise for his debut mixtape with the label, 1017 Thug, released in February of that year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Metro Boomin</span> American hip hop producer

Leland Tyler Wayne, known professionally as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer and songwriter. Known for his dark production style, he is regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern hip hop and trap music. His frequent collaborators include Big Sean, Future, Young Thug, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, Gunna, and Nav.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lifestyle (Rich Gang song)</span> 2014 single by Rich Gang featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan

"Lifestyle" is a song by American hip hop group Rich Gang, featuring performances from American rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. The song, produced by London on da Track, was released on June 5, 2014. It has been certified Platinum in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rich the Kid</span> American rapper (born 1992)

Dimitri Leslie Roger, known professionally as Rich the Kid, is an American rapper. After a number of independent mixtapes, he signed with Interscope Records in 2017 to release his debut studio album, The World Is Yours (2018). Supported by the singles "New Freezer" and "Plug Walk", the album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His second and third studio albums, The World Is Yours 2 (2019) and Boss Man (2020) peaked at numbers four and 24 on the chart, respectively. He has also released the collaborative mixtapes Nobody Safe (2020) with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Trust Fund Babies (2021) with Lil Wayne. Furthermore, he founded the record label Rich Forever Music in 2016, through which he has signed rappers Famous Dex and Jay Critch.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Young Thug discography</span>

The discography of American rapper Young Thug consists of three studio albums, two compilation albums, twelve self-released mixtapes, seven commercial mixtapes, three extended plays, and sixty-nine singles.

<i>Free Weezy Album</i> 2015 studio album by Lil Wayne

Free Weezy Album is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on July 4, 2015, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records, exclusively on TIDAL. It was released on Spotify and Apple Music on July 3, 2020, to commemorate its fifth anniversary, though some samples were changed due to clearance issues, and some tracks are absent completely.

<i>Slime Season</i> 2015 mixtape by Young Thug

Slime Season is the seventh self-released mixtape by American rapper Young Thug, released on September 16, 2015. It features production from a range of artists, including London on da Track, Metro Boomin, Ricky Racks, Wheezy, and WondaGurl, and guest appearances from Migos, Gucci Mane, Peewee Longway, and Lil Wayne.

Bankroll Mafia is an American hip hop collective from Atlanta, Georgia. The collective was formed in 2015, after southern rappers T.I., Young Thug and Shad da God began frequently working together. Other Atlanta-based rappers also joined the collective, including Label No Genre’s London Jae, and Young Thug's close affiliates Peewee Roscoe and Lil Duke. In an interview with Billboard, T.I. described the group's dynamic as "a collective that includes a lot of personal and professional constituents throughout the industry, in and out of our elements." The collective released their self-titled debut album in April 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Uzi Vert</span> American rapper (born 1995)

Symere Bysil Woods, known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015), which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint.

<i>Slime Language</i> Compilation album by Young Thug and YSL Records

Slime Language is the debut collaborative compilation album by American record label YSL Records and American rapper Young Thug, who is the leader of the label. It was released on August 17, 2018, for streaming and digital download by YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. The compilation features guest appearances from YSL artists Lil Duke, Gunna, Strick, Thug's sisters Dolly and HiDoraah, Thug's fiancé (Jerrika) Karlae, as well as Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Keed, Nechie, Lil Baby, Jacquees, Tracy T and others. The album is executive produced by Wheezy and London on da Track and features production from Keyyz, K Bangerz, Kacey Khaliel, DY, Charlie Handsome, Smoke, Mattazik, Super, Billboard Hitmakers and Turbo, among others. The album's sequel, Slime Language 2, was released on April 16, 2021, with the deluxe edition of the album being released exactly a week later on April 23, 2021.

References

  1. 1 2 "Young Thug Vs. Lil Wayne: A Timeline Of The Rapper's 'Carter 6' Beef : Entertainment : Design & Trend". Designntrend.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  2. ↑ Grow, Kory (December 4, 2014). "Lil Wayne Blasts Cash Money: 'I Want Off This Label'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  3. ↑ Muhammad, Latifah. "Lil Wayne Disses Young Thug". BET. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Here's Why Young Thug Just Changed The Title Of 'Carter 6'". MTV. April 13, 2015. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Young Thug Threatens Lil Wayne Over Carter 6 Album". MTV. April 14, 2015. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 "Reviews for Barter 6 by Young Thug". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 22, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ Schaeffer, Amy (September 27, 2015). "Young Thug '90 Percent of My Closet Is Women's Clothing'". Inquisitr . Archived from the original on September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  8. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (April 1, 2015). "Young Thug "Check" Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Young Thug Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard . Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  10. 1 2 "Barter 6 by Young Thug reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  11. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Barter 6 – Young Thug". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 13, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  12. 1 2 Leight, Elias (April 17, 2015). "Album Review: Young Thug Exists In His Own Weird World On 'Barter 6'". Billboard . Archived from the original on April 20, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  13. 1 2 Charity, Justin (April 17, 2015). "Review: Young Thug's Quirky Debut, 'Barter 6,' Ain't Got No Hits". Complex . Archived from the original on April 22, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  14. 1 2 Kivel, Adam (April 20, 2015). "Young Thug – Barter 6". Consequence . Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  15. 1 2 Garrett, Ural (April 18, 2015). "Young Thug – Barter 6". HipHopDX . Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  16. ↑ Ritchie, Kevin (April 29, 2015). "Young Thug: Barter 6". Now . Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  17. 1 2 Garvey, Meaghan (April 24, 2015). "Young Thug: Barter 6". Pitchfork . Archived from the original on April 24, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  18. 1 2 Levy, Joe (May 4, 2015). "Barter 6". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
  19. 1 2 Weiss, Dan (April 21, 2015). "Review: Young Thug Interrupts His MVP Status With a Bunt on 'Barter 6′". Spin . Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  20. ↑ Rys, Dan (April 27, 2015). "Young Thug Rises Above the Drama on 'Barter 6'". XXL . Archived from the original on April 29, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  21. ↑ "The 50 Best Albums of 2015 - Page 4". Pitchfork. December 16, 2015. Archived from the original on December 18, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  22. ↑ "The 100 Best Tracks of 2015 - Page 10". Pitchfork. December 14, 2015. Archived from the original on May 2, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  23. ↑ Barter 6 (Vinyl liner notes). Young Thug. 300 and Atlantic. 2015. 66660-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  24. ↑ "Credits / Barter 6 / Young Thug". Tidal . Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  26. ↑ "Young Thug Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  27. ↑ "Young Thug Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  28. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  29. ↑ "American album certifications – Young Thug – Barter 6". Recording Industry Association of America.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.