| Kenny Dennis III | ||||
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| Released | November 11, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 46:48 | |||
| Label | Joyful Noise Recordings | |||
| Producer | Odd Nosdam | |||
| Serengeti chronology | ||||
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Kenny Dennis III is a studio album by American rapper Serengeti. [1] It was released on Joyful Noise Recordings on November 11, 2014. [2]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Christgau's Consumer Guide |  [4] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10 [5] |
| PopMatters |   [6] |
| Wondering Sound | [7] |
David Jeffries of AllMusic says, "more than any of the earlier releases, it draws upon Chicago blues and other American roots music for its beats." [3]
Spin included it on the "40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014" list. [8] Rolling Stone placed it at number 28 on the "40 Best Rap Albums of 2014" list. [9]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Beginner" | 2:43 |
| 2. | "Off/On" | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Shidoshi" | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Win Big" | 1:11 |
| 5. | "Perfecto" | 1:16 |
| 6. | "On the Road" | 1:08 |
| 7. | "@ the Mall" | 1:47 |
| 8. | "Buddy Guy" | 2:22 |
| 9. | "Tanya T" | 3:11 |
| 10. | "Damn Dz" | 2:32 |
| 11. | "Big Betty" | 2:27 |
| 12. | "Dz Goes On" | 3:54 |
| 13. | "Mr. Drummond" | 2:10 |
| 14. | "Ain't No Joke" | 0:59 |
| 15. | "Get Back to Rap" | 0:26 |
| 16. | "Parkour" | 2:26 |
| 17. | "Lose Big" | 3:51 |
| 18. | "Need Clarity" | 2:02 |
| 19. | "Tickled Pink" | 4:24 |
Credits adapted from liner notes.
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Albums ( Billboard ) [10] | 25 |
| US Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard ) [11] | 7 |
| US Independent Albums ( Billboard ) [12] | 42 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ( Billboard ) [13] | 36 |
| US Rap Albums ( Billboard ) [14] | 23 |
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