TGTC (The Greater Than Club) is the debut studio album by rap group Fly Union. The album was released on iTunes and as a free digital download through their website on April 26, 2011[6][7] Since the album's initial release, it has been licensed through Hype Music.[8][9][10] A digital copy of TGTC is currently available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.[11][12] A physical copy of the album is also available for purchase on Fly Union's website.[13] To date, the album has generated over 100,000 downloads.[14]
On December 24, 2010, an official music video for "Long Run" was uploaded to Fly Union's YouTube channel. On that same day, it was announced that they would be releasing a project titled The Greater Than Club in the first quarter of 2011.[15]
Music and lyrics
TGTC has a lush sound that is characterized by luxuriant strings, brisk snare drums, and soulful samples.[16] The album's production, mainly provided by Iyeball and Jay Swifa (MnkeyWrench), incorporates elements of various music styles including electronic, hip hop and soul.[17] Adam Fleischer of XXL described the album as having a "Midwest soul hop" sound.[18]
Lyrically, TGTC explores a variety of topics. In the song "Salutation" each individual group member addresses their shortcomings and anxieties through lyrics that carry an uncommon sense of honesty.[19][20] In "Don't Call", Jerreau speaks on the intricacies and complications of dating.[21] In "5000" the group speaks on being “Audi” (as in the Audi 5000), while defining the term as being well-off.[22]
Promotion
On February 16, 2012, the official music video for "5000" was uploaded to KarmaloopTV's YouTube channel.[23][24]
On August 1, 2012, the official music videos for "Long Run" and "Don't Call" were featured on MTV.[25][26]
On January 17, 2013, "Friends.Women.Money" was featured on an episode of the MTV series Buckwild.[27]
On July 27, 2013, the NBA 2K team announced that "Long Run" would be featured on the soundtrack to NBA 2K14.[28]
Critical response
TGTC was generally well received by music critics. It holds a rating of 3.32 out of 5 stars at Rate Your Music.[29]XXL gave it a L rating citing that the album is "a little lengthy", but ultimately declaring that it is "a fine formal introduction" for the group.[30]Atlanta Got Soul gave it 8.5 out of 10 making note of the album's production and "splendid lyricism."[31]The Smoking Section also gave the album a positive review citing that the album was, "well-produced and thoughtfully written."[32]
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