Bubba (album)

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Bubba
Kaytranada - Bubba.png
Studio album by
Kaytranada
ReleasedDecember 13, 2019
Recorded2016–2018
Genre
Length50:35
Label RCA
Producer Kaytranada
Kaytranada chronology
99.9%
(2016)		Bubba
(2019)		 Kaytraminé
(2023)
Alternative cover
Bubba (album) alternative album art.jpg
Physical edition cover

NPR writes that in the 1980s, club DJs needed to constantly satisfy a dynamic crowd with dynamic music. The innovations that were developed during this period are still relied upon by artists today. [36] Tracks from Bubba, such as “What You Need”, demonstrate the relevance of producers’ ability to meet the ever-changing needs of the crowd. [37] In a Rolling Stone review of the album, it is stated that the 80s track chopping techniques allow Kaytranada to express his own personal journey over the last four years. [38] Kinfolk writes that the disco theme appeals to alternative and individual crowds, to which Kaytranada feels a sense of belonging, whilst the R&B and House elements of his music incorporate a much broader crowd. [39] This achieves an overall sense of giving comfort to outsiders of a community through music, as interpreted by NPR.

The blend between R&B and Afrobeat production on the album develops tracks into music that isn't just heard but is also felt as NPR states. [36] NPR also writes that listening to the album becomes a physical experience of feeling the thumping beat and hearing the melodic accompaniment. [36]

Alternatively, some reviewers feel that elements of the album do not work together and at times production elements can get in the way of each other as a review by KEYMAG states. [40] In this review, KEYMAG reviews the album as “stifled with moments of utter inertia”. [40] KEYMAG similarly lends some criticism to “Midsection” and the incorporation of Pharrell Williams’ falsetto into the track.

Track listing

Standard edition [41] [42]
No.TitleWriter(s)Featured artist(s)Length
1."Do It"
 2:12
2."2 the Music"
  • Celestin
  • Iman Omari
Iman Omari3:55
3."Go DJ"
 Sir 2:36
4."Gray Area"
 Mick Jenkins 2:19
5."Puff Lah"Celestin 1:53
6."10%"
  • Celestin
  • Karly Loaiza
  • Colin Leonard
  • Mckinley Jackson
  • Melvin Steals
  • Mervin Steals
 Kali Uchis 3:06
7."Need It"
 Masego 2:17
8."Taste"
 VanJess 3:37
9."Oh No"
 Estelle 2:47
10."What You Need"
 Charlotte Day Wilson 3:03
11."Vex Oh"
2:42
12."Scared to Death"
  • Celestin
  • Willie Lee Jr.
 2:33
13."Freefall"
 Durand Bernarr 3:01
14."Culture"
 Teedra Moses 4:08
15."The Worst in Me"
 Tinashe 3:46
16."September 21"Celestin 1:51
17."Midsection"
 Pharrell Williams 4:49
Total length:50:35
Instrumental version [43]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."2 the Music" Louis Celestin 3:55
2."Go DJ"Celestin2:36
3."Gray Area"Celestin2:19
4."10%"
  • Celestin
  • Colin Leonard
  • Mckinley Jackson
  • Melvin Steals
  • Mervin Steals
3:06
5."Need It"Celestin2:17
6."Taste"Celestin3:37
7."Oh No"Celestin2:47
8."What You Need"Celestin3:03
9."Vex Oh"Celestin2:42
10."Freefall"Celestin3:01
11."Culture"
  • Celestin
  • Taj Austin
  • Ras Austin
4:08
12."The Worst in Me"Celestin3:46
13."Midsection"
4:49
Total length:40:09

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [42]

Rolling Stone lists Kaytranada collaborating with a range of artists on Bubba such as Pharrell Williams, Tinashe, GoldLink, Estelle, Mick Jenkins, SiR, Charlotte Day Wilson, Iman Omari, [38] Masego, VanJess, Ari PenSmith, Eight9fly, Durand Bernarr, and Teedra Moses. [44] Forbes notes that this is quite a large guest list for an R&B album. [23] Forbes writes that this album demonstrates Kaytranada's ability to visualise the songs in their rudimentary stages and determine which artist suits the final version of the song. [23]

Kaytranada perceives vocals and lyrics as another instrument rather than as a vehicle for meaning. [45] His collaboration with a range of artists and the way he uses their voices demonstrates that he values the sounds and texture that vocals add to songs rather than the meaning that lyrics can convey. [45] On Bubba, he frequently uses the voices of his collaborators to reference the sounds of the early 2000s. [45]

Kaytranada stated in an interview with Pitchfork that he wanted the audience to be able to feel the sense of collaboration and chemistry between himself and the individual artists which change on each track. [45]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [46] 53
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [47] 81
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [48] 194
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [49] 21
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [50] 34
French Albums (SNEP) [51] 128
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [52] 39
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [53] 74
UK Albums (OCC) [54] 68
US Billboard 200 [55] 56
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard) [56] 1

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