Sun Go Nova

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Sun Go Nova
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ReleasedApril 20, 2018 (2018-04-20)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length27:12
Label Mello Music Group
Producer
Denmark Vessey chronology
Buy Muy Drugs
(2017)
Sun Go Nova
(2018)
Singles from Sun Go Nova
  1. "Sun Go Nova"
    Released: February 22, 2018
  2. "Trustfall"
    Released: March 21, 2018
  3. "Sellout"
    Released: April 5, 2018
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Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork 6.4/10 [1]

Sun Go Nova is the third solo extended play (EP) by American rapper and producer Denmark Vessey. It was released on April 20, 2018 via Mello Music Group. [2] [3] The EP is supported by three singles: "Sun Go Nova", "Trustfall" and "Sellout".

Contents

Background

The instrumental for the track "Sellout" was originally produced for Vince Staples by Earl Sweatshirt in 2013. It was featured in the 2014 mini documentary Earl Sweatshirt and Vince Staples - Inside the Beat - Ep. 1.

Track listing

Vol. 1: Sun Go Nova EP
No.TitleProducerLength
1."Zzzzzz" (featuring ADaD) Earl Sweatshirt 4:11
2."Trustfall"Earl Sweatshirt2:47
3."Stolat" Knxwledge 3:51
4."Sun Go Nova"Knxwledge3:06
5."Sellout" (featuring DrxQuinnx and Vic Spencer)Earl Sweatshirt5:00
Total length:18:15
Vol. 2: Sun Go Nova Beat Tape
No.TitleProducerLength
6."Sunrise (Intro)" Denmark Vessey 0:45
7."Morning"Vessey0:25
8."Halal Avocado Toast"Vessey2:12
9."High Noon Titan"Vessey1:27
10."Rush Hour"Vessey1:32
11."Primetime"Vessey0:37
12."Quiet Storm Jam"Vessey1:21
13."Wax Wane Tears"Vessey1:06
14."Tomorrow Again"Vessey0:52
Total length:8:57

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References

  1. Kearse, Stephen (April 24, 2018). "Denmark Vessey: Sun Go Nova Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  2. Ivey, Justin (April 19, 2018). "Denmark Vessey Releases "Sun Go Nova" Collection". HipHopDX . Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  3. "Denmark Vessey - Sun Go Nova (LP)". Mello Music Group . Retrieved April 21, 2018.