Send Them to Coventry

Last updated
Send Them to Coventry
Pa Salieu, debut album cover.webp
Mixtape by
Pa Salieu
Released13 November 2020
Genre British hip hop
Length38:46
Label Warner Music UK
Producer
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
  • Kwes Darko
  • Jevon
  • Sillkey
  • Chucks
  • Honeywood6
  • The Fanatix
  • Wauve
  • Yussef Dayes
Singles from Send Them to Coventry
  1. "Frontline"
    Released: 2 January 2020
  2. "Betty"
    Released: 25 May 2020
  3. "My Family"
    Released: 10 September 2020
  4. "B***K"
    Released: 20 October 2020
  5. "Block Boy"
    Released: 29 October 2020
  6. "Energy"
    Released: 12 November 2020

Send Them to Coventry is the debut mixtape by British rapper Pa Salieu. It was self-released on 13 November 2020 under exclusive licence to Warner Music UK. Production was handled by Aod, Felix Joseph, Kwes Darko, Jevon, Sillkey, Chucks, Honeywood6, The Fanatix, Wauve and Yussef Dayes. It features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Boy Boy, Eight9FLY, Lz Dinero, M1llionz, Mahalia, Ni Santora, Stizee and Shakavellie. The work was nominated for the Best Album Ivor Novello Award in 2021. [1]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 90/100 [2]
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash 9/10 [3]
DIY Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Loud and Quiet 8/10 [5]
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Pitchfork 8.1/10 [7]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [8]
The Observer Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [9]

Send Them to Coventry was met with universal acclaim from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the mixtape received an average score of 90 based on eight reviews. [2]

Robert Kazandjian of Clash praised the work, saying: "stunning debut mixtape 'Send Them to Coventry'. The 15-track project is a musical kaleidoscope, fusing elements of afro-swing, dancehall, grime, and rap. Sonically, it speaks to the fluidity of Black sounds". [3] Will Pritchard of Pitchfork said: "this is an extraordinarily assured first offering from a young artist capable of surprising at every turn. The result is not so much a foreboding portrait of a forgotten, boom-and-bust city, but an invitation to a place and people unduly ignored—and an introduction to an artist who won't be". [7] Bella Martin of DIY said: "imbued throughout with a fusion of Pa's Gambian heritage, and life growing up in Coventry ("COV, #cityofviolence" introduces "Informa"), it's a varied, confident and cinematic trip through where the performer finds himself". [4] Dhruva Balram of NME said: "seriously brilliant stuff. Send Them to Coventry promises that Salieu is unbelievably gifted with a ceiling nowhere in sight. He carries the entire mixtape with his singular voice oscillating between conventional rap flows, dancehall toasts and ice-cold venomous lyrics". [6] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian found out that the mixtape "sounds like it would have been successful at any time, regardless of extraneous circumstances: it's too fresh and inventive to ignore". [8] Damien Morris of The Observer resumed: "'Frontline' and 'My Family' are among the best singles of the year, and there are three more just as good here". [9]

Accolades

PublicationListRankRef.
Clash Clash Albums of the Year 2020
11
Crack Magazine Crack Magazine's Top 50 Albums of 2020
47
Dazed The 20 Best Albums of 2020
1
DummyThe 25 Best Albums of 2020
1
Gorilla vs. Bear Gorilla vs. Bear's Albums of 2020
3
Noisey The 100 Best Albums of 2020
15
The Quietus Quietus Albums of the Year 2020
9

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Block Boy"
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
  • Kwes Darko
2:18
2."No Warnin'" (featuring Boy Boy)
  • Gaye
  • Erron Williams
  • O'Donnell
  • Joseph
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
3:18
3."Frontline"
  • Gaye
  • Jevon Daniel Ellis
Jevon3:21
4."Flip, Repeat"
  • Gaye
  • Conor Mulcahy
  • Luke Caleb Honeywood
  • Chucks
  • Honeywood6
2:40
5."Informa" (featuring M1llionz)
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
  • Sillkey
2:20
6."Over There"
  • Gaye
  • Ellis
Jevon2:14
7."Betty"
  • Gaye
  • O'Donnell
  • Joseph
  • David Sylvian
  • Jon Hassel
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
2:17
8."Pile Up" (Interlude)
1:25
9."More Paper" (featuring Eight9FLY)
  • Gaye
  • Emmanuel Isong
  • O'Donnell
  • Joseph
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
3:03
10."Active" (featuring Ni Santora, Lz Dinero, Stizee and Shakavellie)
  • Gaye
  • Ni Santora
  • Lz Dinero
  • Stizee
  • Shakavellie
  • O'Donnell
  • Joseph
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
3:52
11."T.T.M"
  • Gaye
  • O'Donnell
  • Joseph
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
2:55
12."They Don't Know" (Interlude)
  • Gaye
  • Robeal Yohannes
Wauve1:04
13."My Family" (featuring BackRoad Gee)
  • Gaye
  • Adrian Francis
  • Curtis James
  • Karl Jairzhino Daniel
  • Mark Waxkirsh
  • Sandy Bongwala Bombusa
The Fanatix2:40
14."B***K"
  • Gaye
  • O'Donnell
  • Joseph
  • Darko
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
  • Kwes Darko
2:10
15."Energy" (featuring Mahalia)
  • Aod
  • Felix Joseph
  • Kwes Darko
  • Sillkey
3:09
Total length:38:46

Charts

Chart performance for Send Them to Coventry
Chart (2021)Peak
position
UK R&B Albums (OCC) [17] 14

Related Research Articles

<i>Conflict of Interest</i> (album) 2021 studio album by Ghetts

Conflict of Interest is the third studio album by British rapper Ghetts, released on 19 February 2021 by Warner Records. It includes guest appearances from Skepta, Dave, Wretch 32, Giggs, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, and more.

<i>Flu Game</i> 2021 studio album by AJ Tracey

Flu Game is the second studio album by British rapper AJ Tracey. It was released through Revenge Records on 16 April 2021. The album features guest appearances from Nav, Digga D, T-Pain, Kehlani, SahBabii, Millie Go Lightly, MoStack, and Mabel. The production is handled by AJ Tracey himself and executive producer Nyge, alongside The Elements, 5ive Beatz, AOD, Fred Again, Take a Daytrip, Pxcoyo, Yung Swisher, Kazza, Swidom, Yoz Beatz, Ryfy, Mark Raggio, Venna, and JBJ.

<i>Common Sense</i> (J Hus album) 2017 studio album by J Hus

Common Sense is the debut studio album by British rapper J Hus. It was released on 12 May 2017 by Black Butter Records, distributed by Sony Music, for digital download and CD purchase. The album features production from long-time collaborator Jae5, along with guest appearances from MoStack, Mist, Tiggs da Author and Burna Boy.

<i>AJ Tracey</i> (album) 2019 studio album by AJ Tracey

AJ Tracey is the debut studio album by British rapper AJ Tracey, released independently on 8 February 2019. It follows his EP Secure the Bag! (2017). The album features guest appearances from Not3s, Jay Critch and Giggs. Tracey embarked on a world tour from March 2019 in support of the album, with the first dates taking place in the UK and Ireland. The deluxe edition was released on 25 October 2019, with five additional songs.

<i>Modus Vivendi</i> (070 Shake album) 2020 studio album by 070 Shake

Modus Vivendi is the debut studio album by American alternative pop artist 070 Shake. It was released by GOOD Music and Def Jam on January 17, 2020. It was promoted by the singles "Morrow", "Nice to Have", "Under the Moon", and "Guilty Conscience" and features production from Mike Dean and indie rock musician Dave Hamelin, among others.

<i>Schlagenheim</i> 2019 studio album by Black Midi

Schlagenheim is the debut studio album by English rock band Black Midi, released on 21 June 2019 through Rough Trade Records. The band recorded the majority of the album over a five-day period with producer Dan Carey at his studio in South London. Throughout its recording, the band made the conscious decision not to replicate their live set, embellishing their four-piece setup with synthesizers, sequencers, drum machines, banjos and organs.

<i>Feet of Clay</i> (EP) 2019 EP by Earl Sweatshirt

Feet of Clay is the second extended play by American rapper Earl Sweatshirt. It was released on November 1, 2019, through Tan Cressida and Warner Records. A deluxe edition, also included on the vinyl and CD copies, was released digitally July 24, 2020, including two bonus tracks.

<i>Everybodys Everything</i> (album) 2019 compilation album by Lil Peep

Everybody's Everything is the first compilation album by American rapper Lil Peep. It was released on November 15, 2019, by AUTNMY via Columbia Records, on the second anniversary of his untimely death in 2017. The album was announced on November 1, 2019, which would have been the rapper's 23rd birthday. The album was released alongside a documentary of the same name. Several pop-up events to take place in November in New York City and Los Angeles were planned. The album was supported by three singles: "Moving On", "Belgium", and "When I Lie". The latter three songs are from his EP, Goth Angel Sinner, which was released on October 31, 2019. They were also re-released with the singles "Keep My Coo", "Ghost Boy", "Live Forever" and "Liar"

<i>Big Conspiracy</i> 2020 studio album by J Hus

Big Conspiracy is the second studio album by British rapper J Hus. It was released on 24 January 2020 by Black Butter Records/Sony Music UK for streaming and digital download. The album features production from frequent collaborator Jae5, alongside IO, TSB and Nana Rogues, plus guest appearances from Iceè TGM, Koffee, Burna Boy and Ella Mai. It follows the 2017 debut album, Common Sense, and the 2018 EP Big Spang.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">War (Pop Smoke song)</span> Single by Pop Smoke featuring Lil Tjay

"War" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke, featuring rapper Lil Tjay. The song was written by Pop Smoke, alongside Lil Tjay, alongside production from 808Melo and Swirv. It was released by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records as a standalone single on October 4, 2019. The song was later included as a bonus track on Pop Smoke's second mixtape, Meet the Woo 2 (2020).

<i>The Long Goodbye</i> (Riz Ahmed album) 2020 studio album by Riz Ahmed

The Long Goodbye is the second studio album by Riz Ahmed. It was released on his own record label Mongrel Records on 6 March 2020. It is a concept album and was produced by Redinho. It features guest appearances from Ahmed's mother, as well as Mindy Kaling, Mahershala Ali, Yara Shahidi, Asim Chaudhry, Hasan Minhaj, and Jay Sean. It was accompanied by a short film of the same name directed by Aneil Karia, which won Best Live Action Short Film at the 94th Academy Awards. "Mogambo" was released as a single in 2018.

<i>The Godfather III</i> (album) 2020 studio album by Wiley

The Godfather III is the thirteenth studio album by English grime MC Wiley. It was originally scheduled for release on 12 September 2019 under CTA Records, but was delayed to 5 June 2020.

<i>Edna</i> (album) 2020 studio album by Headie One

Edna is the debut studio album by British rapper Headie One. It was released by Relentless Records on 9 October 2020. The album features guest appearances from M Huncho, AJ Tracey, Stormzy, Young T & Bugsey, Young Adz, Future, Drake, Skepta, Ivorian Doll, Kenny Beats, Aitch, Haile, Mahalia, and Kaash Paige. A deluxe version of the album was released on 12 February 2021 which features guest appearances from Rich the Kid, NorthSideBenji, Burna Boy and RV.

<i>E3 AF</i> 2020 studio album by Dizzee Rascal

E3 AF is the seventh studio album by English rapper Dizzee Rascal, released on 30 October 2020 by Dirtee Stank and Island Records.

Pa Salieu Gaye is a British rapper and singer. He is signed to Warner Records. He gained recognition in January 2020 with the single "Frontline", which was the most-played track of 2020 on BBC Radio 1Xtra. His style blends elements of afrobeats, grime and UK drill. He released his debut mixtape titled Send Them to Coventry on 13 November 2020.

<i>Last Year Was Weird</i> (Vol. 2) 2020 EP by Tkay Maidza

Last Year Was Weird is the third extended play and second in a trilogy by Australian singer and rapper Tkay Maidza. It was announced on 15 July 2020 alongside single "Don't Call Again" and released digitally on 7 August 2020 by 4AD. The EP features contributions from JPEGMafia and Kari Faux.

<i>23</i> (mixtape) 2022 mixtape by Central Cee

23 is the second mixtape by British rapper Central Cee, released independently on 25 February 2022. It was preceded by the release of the singles "Obsessed with You", "Retail Therapy", "Cold Shoulder" and "Khabib". On 4 March 2022, it debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It features guest appearances from his little brother, credited as Lil Bro, as well as Rondodasosa, Baby Gang, A2anti, Morad, Beny Jr, Ashe 22, and Freeze Corleone, all on the same track "Eurovision"

<i>Caprisongs</i> 2022 mixtape by FKA Twigs

Caprisongs is the debut mixtape by English singer-songwriter FKA Twigs. It was released on 14 January 2022 through Young and Atlantic Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from Pa Salieu, the Weeknd, Shygirl, Dystopia, Rema, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, and Unknown T. The production is handled by el Guincho, who co-executive produced the mixtape alongside Twigs, as well as Arca, Cirkut, and Mike Dean, among others. The mixtape was supported by one single, "Tears in the Club", which features the Weeknd, and one promotional single, "Jealousy", which features Rema.

<i>Noughty by Nature</i> 2022 mixtape by Digga D

Noughty by Nature is the third commercial mixtape by British rapper Digga D. It was released on 15 April 2022 by CGM. It features guest appearances from Still Brickin', Rack5, Dodgy, Horrid1, AJ Tracey, and Maverick Sabre, and American rappers B-Lovee, Moneybagg Yo, and Hotboii. The extended edition adds a further guest appearance from Arrdee. The mixtape debuted atop the UK Albums Chart, becoming Digga D's first number-one album.

<i>Broken Hearts Club</i> (album) 2022 studio album by Syd

Broken Hearts Club is the second studio album by American singer Syd. The album was released through Columbia Records on April 8, 2022.

References

  1. ↑ Taylor, Mark (2021-08-10). "Nominations announced for The Ivors with Apple Music 2021". The Ivors Academy. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. 1 2 "Critic Reviews for Send Them to Coventry [Mixtape] - Metacritic". Metacritic . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 Kazandjian, Robert (13 November 2020). "Pa Salieu - Send Them to Coventry". Clash . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  4. 1 2 Martin, Bella. "Pa Salieu - Send Them to Coventry". DIY . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  5. ↑ Pilley, Max (9 November 2020). "Pa Salieu - Send Them to Coventry - Review". Loud and Quiet . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  6. 1 2 Balram, Dhruva (12 November 2020). "Pa Salieu - 'Send Them to Coventry' review: debut mixtape confirms rapper as UK's next star | NME". NME . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  7. 1 2 Pritchard, Will (17 November 2020). "Pa Salieu: Send Them to Coventry". Pitchfork . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  8. 1 2 Petridis, Alexis (12 November 2020). "Pa Salieu: Send Them to Coventry review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week". The Guardian . ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  9. 1 2 Morris, Damien (15 November 2020). "Pa Salieu: Send Them to Coventry review – a real flair for drama". The Observer . Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  10. ↑ "Clash Albums of the Year 2020". CLASH . 14 December 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  11. ↑ Kent-Smith, Jasmine (2020). "The Top 50 Albums of 2020". Crack Magazine . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  12. ↑ Kasambala, Natty (18 December 2020). "The 20 best albums of 2020". Dazed . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  13. ↑ Abiade, Yemi (9 December 2020). "The 25 Best Albums of 2020". Dummymag.com. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  14. ↑ "Gorilla vs. Bear's albums of 2020". Gorilla vs. Bear . 1 December 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  15. ↑ Garland, Emma (8 December 2020). "The 100 Best Albums of 2020". Vice . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  16. ↑ Butterworth, James (5 December 2020). "Quietus Albums Of The Year 2020 (In Association With Norman Records)". The Quietus . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  17. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.