GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions

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GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions
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ReleasedJanuary 13, 2017
Recorded2016
Genre
Length51:29
Label
Producer
PnB Rock chronology
Money, Hoes, & Flows
(2016)
GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions
(2017)
Catch These Vibes
(2017)
Singles from GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions
  1. "Selfish"
    Released: June 23, 2016
  2. "Playa No More"
    Released: December 2, 2016
  3. "New Day"
    Released: December 16, 2016
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
PopMatters 5/10 [2]
Pitchfork 6.6/10 [1]
XXL 3/5 (L) [3]

GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions is the fourth mixtape by American rapper and singer PnB Rock. It was released on January 13, 2017, by Empire Distribution and Atlantic Records. [4] Originally marketed as the rapper's debut studio album, Rock later announced that his official debut studio album is the upcoming Catch These Vibes project, presumably meaning that GTTM: Going Thru the Motions is truly a mixtape.

Contents

The mixtape features guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, YFN Lucci, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Quavo and Ty Dolla Sign, while the production was handled by Donut, DP Beats, J Gramm, Maaly Raw, Murda Beatz, Needlz, Reefa, 12Keyz and Scott Storch, among others. [5] The album was supported by three singles: "Selfish", "Playa No More" and "New Day".

Singles

The mixtapes's lead single, "Selfish", was released on June 23, 2016. [6] The song was produced by Donut and Needlz.

The mixtapes's second single, "Playa No More", was released on December 2, 2016. [7] The song features guest appearances from American rappers A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Quavo.

The mixtape's third single, "New Day", was released on December 16, 2016. [8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Attention" (featuring Wiz Khalifa) Donut 3:55
2."There She Go" (featuring YFN Lucci)
Bizzy Genius3:46
3."Playa No More" (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Quavo)
Swiff D3:12
4."Selfish"
4:05
5."Plans"
  • Allen
  • Don Paschall, Jr.
  • Carlos Garcia
  • DP Beats
  • Akachi [a]
3:10
6."Range Rover"
2:59
7."Notice Me"
  • Allen
  • Julian Gramma
  • Dylan Krell
  • J Gramm
  • Dez Wright
3:29
8."Hanging Up My Jersey" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)
3:30
9."Smile"
4:26
10."Misunderstood"
  • Allen
  • Marcus Slade
  • Carlos Garcia
Slade da Monsta4:08
11."Heart Racin'"
  • Allen
  • Slade
Slade da Monsta4:36
12."Questions"
  • Allen
  • Bell
Donut3:25
13."New Day"
  • Allen
  • Jamaal Henry [9]
Maaly Raw 3:09
14."Stand Back" (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie)3:27
Total length:51:17

Track notes

Sample credits

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [14] Gold500,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png

Double-dagger-14-plain.png Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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