.Wav Theory
.Wav Theory (sometimes stylized as .WAV Theory)[1] is a mixtape by American rapper Towkio.[2] It was released on April 28, 2015.[3] It includes production from Kaytranada and Lido, as well as guest appearances from Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper.[4] Music videos were created for "I Know You",[5] "Free Your Mind",[6] ".Wav Theory",[7] "Reflection",[8] and "Clean Up".[9]
.Wav Theory | ||||
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Mixtape by | ||||
Released | April 28, 2015 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 36:42 | |||
Label | self-released | |||
Producer |
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Towkio chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Consequence of Sound | C+[10] |
Pitchfork | 6.2/10[11] |
RedEye |
Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork gave the mixtape a 6.2 out of 10, writing, "Towkio's nebulousness leaves .Wav Theory as an enjoyable album that asks few questions and gives few answers."[11] Adam Kivel of Consequence of Sound gave the mixtape a C+ grade, commenting that it is full of "energetic, fun tracks with middling verses."[10]
It was placed at number 27 on Complex's "Best Albums of 2015" list,[13] number 13 on RedEye's "20 Best Albums of 2015" list,[14] and number 9 on Chicago Tribune's "Top 10 Chicago Indie Albums of 2015" list.[15]
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | ".Wav Theory" |
| 2:06 |
2. | "Clean Up" (featuring Chance the Rapper) |
| 3:28 |
3. | "Involved" (featuring Vic Mensa) | Kaytranada | 2:48 |
4. | "Free Your Mind" (featuring Donnie Trumpet) |
| 3:20 |
5. | "God in Me" (featuring Leather Corduroys) |
| 3:01 |
6. | "RN" | Walkingshoe | 2:53 |
7. | "I Know You" | FKJ | 3:34 |
8. | "Addicted (Interlude)" |
| 1:20 |
9. | "Reflection" |
| 4:00 |
10. | "Break You Off" |
| 3:23 |
11. | "Heaven Only Knows" (featuring Chance the Rapper, Lido, and Eryn Allen Kane) | Lido | 3:43 |
12. | "Oscillate" |
| 3:00 |
References
- Mench, Chris (May 11, 2015). "Interview: Save Money's Towkio Talks His '.WAV Theory' Mixtape and Catching Up to Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Liu, Nelson (April 28, 2015). "Stream Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Mixtape". Mass Appeal. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- White, Caitlin (April 28, 2015). "Stream Towkio .Wav Theory Mixtape". Stereogum. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Frydenlund, Zach (April 28, 2015). "Stream and Download Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Project". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Terry, Josh (April 27, 2015). "Rising Chicago rapper Towkio can free your mind". RedEye. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Starling, Lakin (March 12, 2015). "Premiere: Watch Towkio's Self-Directed Video for "Free Your Mind"". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Walsh, Peter (April 28, 2015). "Stream Towkio's '.Wav Theory' Mixtape". XXL. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Ramirez, Erika (May 21, 2015). "Towkio Premieres Intense 'Reflection' Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Hughes, Josiah (February 2, 2016). "Towkio: "Clean Up" (ft. Chance the Rapper) (video)". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Kivel, Adam (May 4, 2015). "Towkio – .Wav Theory". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Strauss, Matthew (April 30, 2015). "Towkio: .Wav Theory". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Terry, Josh (April 27, 2015). "With '.Wav Theory,' Towkio ascends to Chicago's young rap elite". RedEye. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Nostro, Lauren (December 2, 2015). "The Best Albums of 2015". Complex. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Terry, Josh (December 15, 2015). "The 20 best albums of 2015". RedEye. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- Kot, Greg (December 10, 2015). "Top 10 Chicago indie albums of 2015". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2016.