Kenny Dennis III
Kenny Dennis III is a studio album by American rapper Serengeti.[6] It was released on Joyful Noise Recordings on November 11, 2014.[7]
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Released | November 11, 2014 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 46:48 | |||
Label | Joyful Noise Recordings | |||
Producer | Odd Nosdam | |||
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Review scores | |
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Pitchfork | 7.9/10[3] |
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Critical reception
David Jeffries of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "more than any of the earlier releases, it draws upon Chicago blues and other American roots music for its beats."[1]
Spin included it on the "40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014" list.[8] Rolling Stone placed it at number 28 on the "40 Best Rap Albums of 2014" list.[9]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "No Beginner" | 2:43 |
2. | "Off/On" | 4:04 |
3. | "Shidoshi" | 3:55 |
4. | "Win Big" | 1:11 |
5. | "Perfecto" | 1:16 |
6. | "On the Road" | 1:08 |
7. | "@ the Mall" | 1:47 |
8. | "Buddy Guy" | 2:22 |
9. | "Tanya T" | 3:11 |
10. | "Damn Dz" | 2:32 |
11. | "Big Betty" | 2:27 |
12. | "Dz Goes On" | 3:54 |
13. | "Mr. Drummond" | 2:10 |
14. | "Ain't No Joke" | 0:59 |
15. | "Get Back to Rap" | 0:26 |
16. | "Parkour" | 2:26 |
17. | "Lose Big" | 3:51 |
18. | "Need Clarity" | 2:02 |
19. | "Tickled Pink" | 4:24 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Serengeti – vocals
- Joji Kojima – vocals (2, 3, 11, 12, 18)
- Anders Holm – vocals (4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16)
- Jel – drums (10), vocals (13, 16), turntables
- D.A. Fisher – guitar (12)
- Robert Brooks – cello (19)
- Odd Nosdam – production, arrangement, mixing
- Daddy Kev – mastering
- Silas – painting
- David Woodruff – layout
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
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US Alternative Albums (Billboard)[10] | 25 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] | 7 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] | 42 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 36 |
US Rap Albums (Billboard)[14] | 23 |
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References
- Jeffries, David. "Kenny Dennis III - Serengeti". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- Christgau, Robert. "Serengeti". Christgau's Consumer Guide. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- Patrin, Nate (November 21, 2014). "Serengeti: Kenny Dennis III". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- Paul, John (November 13, 2014). "Serengeti: Kenny Dennis III". PopMatters. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- Reeves, Mosi (November 11, 2014). "Sergenti, Kenny Dennis III". Wondering Sound. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- Millard, Drew (October 7, 2014). "Listen to "No Beginner" From Serengeti AKA Kenny Dennis". Vice. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "Serengeti "Shidoshi"". Self-Titled. October 30, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "The 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014: Serengeti, Kenny Dennis III (Joyful Noise Recordings)". Spin. December 12, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "40 Best Rap Albums of 2014: 28. Serengeti, 'Kenny Dennis III'". Rolling Stone. December 23, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "Serengeti: Chart History (Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "Serengeti: Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "Serengeti: Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "Serengeti: Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "Serengeti: Chart History (Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
External links
- Kenny Dennis III at Discogs (list of releases)
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