Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire

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Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire
Good vs. Evil 2.jpg
Studio album by
KXNG CROOKED
ReleasedDecember 8, 2017
Recorded2017
Genre
Length50:13
Label
Producer
  • Lavish
  • Aktive
  • Snaz
  • C-Wash
  • Jay Wash
  • Illeagle
  • ENG
  • Audio Jones
  • Mr. Authentic
KXNG CROOKED chronology
Good vs. Evil
(2016)		Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire
(2017)
Singles from Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire
  1. "Truth (Why You Mad)"
    Released: October 25, 2017
  2. "The MAGA Continues"
    Released: November 22, 2017

Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire is the fourth studio album by American rapper KXNG Crooked (formerly known as Crooked I). The album was released on December 8, 2017 through C.O.B. LLC and Empire Distribution. [1] The album features guest appearances by Royce da 5'9", Styles P, Jay Townsend, among others.

Contents

Background

On March 20, 2017, Crooked I posted an image via social media with the caption "Burnin incense to set the vibe.. GVE2", which suggested a sequel to his previous album Good vs Evil . [2] On March 28, 2017, Crooked I confirmed on Twitter that his upcoming album would indeed be a sequel to Good vs. Evil. [3] In an interview with XXL Magazine, Crooked I stated that the new record will be more politically-driven in comparison to the album's predecessor, with lyrics dealing with subjects such as social injustice, racism, classism, and consumerism. [4] The album's cover art features United States president Donald Trump kneeling before a committee of people such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Bin Laden.

The album's lead single, "Truth (Why You Mad)", featuring Royce da 5'9", was released on October 25, 2017. The cover art and tracklist for the album were revealed the same day. [5] The second single, "The MAGA Continues", was released on November 22, 2017. [6]

Critical reception

Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire received generally positive reviews from critics. At the music website HotNewHipHop, the album received an average score of 4.2 out of 5 stars (83%), based on 15 reviews. [7]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Wake Up Show" (Intro) 1:15
2."The MAGA Continues"Lavish2:23
3."Red Hood's Plot (Hahahaha)"Lavish1:54
4."GiveUDatHammer"Aktive3:27
5."Revolution Come" (featuring Jai)Snaz4:39
6."Truth (Why You Mad)" (featuring Royce da 5'9")C-Wash4:49
7."Shoot Back 2 (Dear Officer) / Train Tracks"Jay Wash6:06
8."Adderall Addicts"C-Wash3:17
9."Cowboy Bebop"Illeagle3:12
10."Thug Poetry" (featuring Jay Townsend)Snaz2:41
11."City Lights"ENG4:13
12."Brainwashed Ni666a"Audio Jones2:51
13."Stand" (featuring Styles P and Emanny)Lavish4:20
14."Mace Windu"Mr. Authentic5:06
Total length:50:13

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References

  1. ↑ "Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire by KXNG Crooked on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
  2. ↑ "KXNG Crooked on Instagram: "Burnin incense to set the vibe.. GVE2"". Instagram. March 20, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  3. ↑ "KXNG Crooked on Twitter: "Good Vs Evil 2 is sounding GODLY 🔥🔥🔥🔥#GVE2"". Twitter. March 28, 2017. Archived from the original on November 18, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  4. ↑ "KXNG Crooked Drops 'Good Vs. Evil 2: The Red Empire' Album Cover, Tracklist". XXL Mag. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
  5. ↑ "KXNG Crooked Drops 1st Single, Tracklist & Cover Art For "Good Vs. Evil 2: The Red Empire"". XXL Mag. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
  6. ↑ "Premierre: KXNG Crooked "The MAGA Continues" + Horseshoe Gang "Shoes Fall Off"". Mass Appeal. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  7. ↑ "Stream KXNG CROOKED's "Good Vs. Evil II: The Red Empire" Album". HotNewHipHop. December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
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