Brightside (EP)

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Brightside
Rich Brian - Brightside.png
EP by
Released20 January 2022
Genre Hip hop [1]
Length12:41
Label 88rising
Producer
Rich Brian chronology
1999
(2020)
Brightside
(2022)
Singles from Brightside
  1. "New Tooth"
    Released: 4 November 2021
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork 5.5/10 [2]

Brightside is an EP by Indonesian rapper Rich Brian, released on 20 January 2022 via 88rising. The project was surprise-released, with no prior announcement, alongside a music video for the song "Getcho Mans". [3] [4] The EP was preceded by the 2021 single "New Tooth", which also got a music video release. [5]

Contents

Track listing

Brightside track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."New Tooth"
  • Imanuel
  • Diamond Pistols
3:40
2."Lagoon"
  • Imanuel
  • Dold
  • Imanuel
  • Diamond Pistols
2:50
3."Getcho Mans" (featuring Warren Hue)
  • Ray
  • Powers Pleasant
3:31
4."Sunny"
  • Bekon
  • Balmoris
  • The Donuts
2:40
Total length:12:41

Personnel

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References

  1. Zidel, Alex (20 January 2022). "Rich Brian Surprises Fans With New EP Brightside". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. Park, Sue (27 January 2022). "Rich Brian: Brightside Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  3. Mahadevan, Tara C. (20 January 2022). "Rich Brian Shares New EP Brightside f/ Warren Hue". Complex . Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  4. "88Rising's Rich Brian Releases New "Getcho Mans" Video & Surprise Brightside EP". Power 106. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. Kearns, Sarah (4 November 2021). "Rich Brian Showcases Acting Abilities in "New Tooth" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved 22 January 2022.