Rich as in Spirit

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Rich as in Spirit
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Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 16, 2018 (2018-03-16)
Genre Hip hop
Length58:18
Label
Producer
Rich Homie Quan chronology
Back to the Basics
(2017)
Rich as in Spirit
(2018)
Forever Goin In
(2024)
Singles from Rich as in Spirit
  1. "Changed"
    Released: December 15, 2017
  2. "34"
    Released: February 23, 2018
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HotNewHipHop74% [1]
Pitchfork 7.7/10 [2]
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Rich as in Spirit is the only solo album by American rapper Rich Homie Quan. It was released on March 16, 2018, by Motown Records. [4] The album has been supported by two singles: "Changed" and "34". It features a sole guest appearance from rapper Rick Ross.

Contents

Background

In February 2017, it was announced that Rich Homie Quan has signed a record deal with Motown Records, [5] after that he released the mixtape, Back to the Basics . On March 2, 2018, the album cover, release date and tracklist was revealed. [6]

Promotion

Singles

The album's lead single, "Changed", was released on December 15, 2017. [7] [8] A music video was released on February 5, 2018. [9]

The album's second single "34" was released on February 23, 2018. [10] [11]

Promotional singles

The album's promotional single, "The Author" was released on March 2, 2018. [12]

The second promotional single, "Understood" was released on March 9, 2018. [13]

Commercial performance

Rich as in Spirit debuted at number thirty-two on the US Billboard 200, earning 13,844 album-equivalent units of which 3,512 were in pure album sales in its first week of release. [14]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal

Rich as in Spirit [15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Reflecting"
3:12
2."Fuck wit Me"
  • Lamar
  • Devonta Wright
D.I.2:55
3."34"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc2:48
4."The Author" Nard & B 3:05
5."Same Year"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
  • Antwon Hicks
  • 30 Roc
  • Twon Beatz
3:34
6."Never Fold"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
  • Daryl McCorkell
  • 30 Roc
  • Cheeze Beatz
3:15
7."Long Enough"
3:11
8."No No No"
  • Lamar
  • Rosser, Jr.
  • Rackley
Nard & B3:30
9."Perfect Flower"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc3:35
10."Achieving"
  • Lamar
  • Cross
Cassius Jay2:45
11."Deep"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc2:52
12."Foot Soldier"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc2:42
13."Let's Go Up"
  • Lamar
  • Cross
Cassius Jay2:41
14."Changed"
  • Lamar
  • Cross
Cassius Jay2:55
15."Understood"
  • Lamar
  • Rosser, Jr.
  • Rackley
Nard & B2:54
16."4rm Me to U"
  • Lamar
  • LaTasha Williams
  • Xeryus Gittens
  • Tasha Catour
  • Xeryus G
2:55
17."Simon Says"
  • Lamar
  • Rosser, Jr.
  • Rackley
Nard & B3:14
18."Think About It" (featuring Rick Ross)
Nard & B3:16
19."Bossman"
  • Lamar
  • Willie Byrd
Will-A-Fool3:06
Total length:58:18

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [16] 32
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [17] 19

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