Falling & Flying
Falling & Flying is the second studio album by Australian hip hop artist 360. The album was released on 30 September 2011 on Soulmate Records.
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| Released | September 30, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Australian hip hop, electro house, dubstep, alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 53:52 | |||
| Label | Soulmate, EMI | |||
| Producer | Styalz Fuego, M-Phazes | |||
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Writing and development
For 360's second studio album, he worked with producers such as M-Phazes, the 2010 winner for 'Best Hip Hop Release', and Styalz Feugo.[5] In an interview with 'All Aussie Hip Hop', he stated: "I think when I write personal and honest music that's when I shine, and that's the angle I've taken with this new album. It's all real."[6] He also referenced the title track, stating that he loved the lyric "even when I'm falling I'm flying", and thought it effectively summed up his outlook on life.[6]
The album was described as a cross-genre album, with dubstep, electro and pop influences.[7] For five out of the 13 tracks, he collaborated with other artists, including Pez, Josh Pyke, Gossling and N'fa.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Take Off" | Styalz Fuego | 4:12 | |
| 2. | "I'm OK" |
| Fuego | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Just Got Started" (featuring Pez) |
| Fuego | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Throw It Away" (featuring Josh Pyke) |
| Fuego | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Child" |
| Fuego | 4:53 |
| 6. | "Boys like You" (featuring Gossling) |
| Fuego | 3:41 |
| 7. | "Killer" |
| '96 Bulls | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Falling & Flying" |
| Fuego | 4:29 |
| 9. | "Run Alone" |
| '96 Bulls | 4:33 |
| 10. | "Hammer Head" |
| Fuego | 3:52 |
| 11. | "Meant to Do" |
| Fuego | 3:53 |
| 12. | "Miracle in a Costume" (featuring Gossling) |
| M-Phazes | 4:23 |
| 13. | "Hope You Don't Mind" (featuring N'fa) |
| M-Phazes | 5:44 |
| Total length: | 53:52 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | |
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| 14. | "Keep Me Alive" (featuring Bright Young Things) |
| 3:46 | |
| Total length: | 57:38 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Broken Wings" | 5:46 |
| Total length: | 59:38 | |
- Sample credits[9]
- "Just Got Started" contains a sample of "1517" performed by The Whitest Boy Alive.
- "Killer" contains a sample from "Alles Klar" by Ultravox.
- "Falling & Flying" contains a sample from "Wendy Wakefield" performed by Bobby Whiteside, written by Don Addrisi and Rick Addrisi.
Personnel
Credits for Falling & Flying adapted from liner notes.[9]
- Styalz Fuego – producer all tracks, instruments, additional vocals
- M-Phazes – co-producer track 1, producer tracks 12 and 13, instruments
- Hailey Cramer – additional vocals, track 1
- Kaleb Tirman – additional vocals, track 2
- Pez – additional vocals, track 3
- Saraya Beric – strings, track 4
- Josh Pyke – additional vocals, track 4
- '96 Bulls – producer, tracks 7 and 9
- Brett Wood – guitar, tracks 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
- Luke Hodgson – bass, tracks 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
- Jason Heerah – drums, tracks 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
- Melbourne Gospel Kids Choir – additional vocals, track 5
- Brad Pinto – acoustic guitar, track 6
- Gossling (Helen Croome) – additional vocals, tracks 6 and 12
- Sean 'Sdub' Windsor – guitar, track 7
- Damian Smith – keys, track 12
- Gideon Preiss – keys, track 13
- Jade Webster – strings, track 13
- N'fa Forster-Jones – additional vocals, track 13
- Alexis Nicole – additional vocals, track 13
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Herald Sun |    |
The album was received generally well, peaking at number 4 on the Australian ARIA Albums Charts. It was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments of over 140,000 copies. Cameron Adams of the Herald Sun praised 360 for "standing out from the pack" because of the emotion behind his music. Adams called it a "refreshing antidote to every egotistical rap you've endured" and compared the "flow" of his title track to that of Eminem's "Lose Yourself".[10]
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[17] | 2× Platinum | 140,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDGSlfXsRiw
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S8ceVZDngk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl-2nCxDfj0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLQSCAWdxDA
- "360 Falling & Flying: Track by Track". All Aussie Hip Hop. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- "360, Falling & Flying (Fighting & Fucking) Interview". All Aussie Hip Hop. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- "360- Falling & Flying: Cam's Review Corner". Watch Out For. Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- "360 In line for the throne". Northern Star. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- Falling & Flying (CD booklet). 360. Soulmate Records Pty Ltd. 2011.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Album review- 360's Falling and Flying". Herald Sun. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- "Australiancharts.com – 360 – Falling & Flying". Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 100 Albums 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 29 January 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Albums 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 100 Albums 2012". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 9 January 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Albums 2012". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- "2019 ARIA End of Decade Albums Chart". January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 25 September 2014.