On the Rvn

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On the Rvn
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ReleasedSeptember 24, 2018
Recorded2016–2018
Studio
Length20:58
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Young Thug chronology
Slime Language
(2018)
On the Rvn
(2018)
So Much Fun
(2019)

On the Rvn (pronounced On the Run) is the second extended play by American rapper Young Thug. It was released on September 24, 2018 by 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records to streaming platforms. [1] It features collaborations with 6lack, Jaden Smith, Elton John, T-Shyne, and Offset and follows a month after Thug's compilation album Slime Language . [1]

Contents

Background

On the Rvn was originally expected to be released on September 11, the same day that Young Thug turned himself into authorities for DeKalb County police in Georgia after a warrant was put out for his arrest for possession of and intent to distribute various drugs, as well as possession of a firearm. It was also originally supposed to be his debut studio album. [2] Although he had submitted the mixes before turning himself in, audio engineer and Thug's associate Alex Tumay stated that the clearance for the tracks would take time. [2] Thug was later released on bond. [2]

After his release, Thug teased the project on Instagram, releasing a video teaser featuring footage of news reports referencing the warrant. [3] Thug then announced On the Rvn would be released at midnight on September 24. [3]

On August 21, 2018, a song by Young Thug remixing Elton John's "Rocket Man" was leaked online. [4] Upon receiving warm reception, the song was released as the final song on the EP as "High" featuring Elton John. [5]

When the EP was released, guest features from Offset and T-Shyne were accidentally left off. T-Shyne's verse on "Real in My Veins" was added on 26 September. [6]

Track listing

Adapted from iTunes. [7]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."On the Run" (featuring Offset)4:23
2."Icey"
3:52
3."Climax" (featuring 6lack)London on da Track3:09
4."Sin" (featuring Jaden Smith)London on da Track3:22
5."Real in My Veins" (featuring T-Shyne)Supah Mario4:10
6."High" (featuring Elton John) Stelios 3:15
Total length:22:11

Sample credits

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [8] 27
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) [9] 24
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) [10] 56
US Billboard 200 [11] 17
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [12] 13

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