Welcome to JFK

Welcome to JFK is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Chinx. It was released on August 14, 2015, by Entertainment One Music, Coke Boys Records, Riot Squad and NuSense Music Group. It was released posthumously following his death on May 17, 2015.[1][2]

Welcome to JFK
Studio album by
Chinx
ReleasedAugust 14, 2015
Recorded2014–15
GenreHip hop
Length48:38
Label
  • eOne
  • Coke Boys
  • Riot Squad
  • NuSense
Producer
Chinx chronology
Cocaine Riot 5
(2014)		 Welcome to JFK
(2015)		 Legends Never Die
(2016)
Singles from Welcome to JFK
  1. "On Your Body"
    Released: June 2, 2015

Singles

The album's lead single, called "On Your Body" featuring Meet Sims, was released on June 2, 2015.[3] On July 28, 2015, the music video was released for "On Your Body" featuring Meet Sims.[4]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
HipHopDX[6]
XXL (XL)[7]

Welcome to JFK received generally positive reviews from music critics. Keith Nelson Jr. of HipHopDX said, "Welcome to JFK will forever shrouded in “What if’s,” even if Chinx’s management promises future projects. But, in the end, Chinx crafted a debut album strong enough to support springboarding him into creative areas we never did, and never will, see him reach."[6] David Jeffries of AllMusic said, "A well-rounded effort with plenty of promise, the posthumous Welcome to JFK is one bittersweet victory."[5]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200, selling 14,600 copies in the United States.[8]

Track listing

Album credits adapted from official liner notes.[9]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Experimental"
  • Lionel Pickens
  • Timothy Stokes
  • Doug Ellison
  • Corneal Williams
  • Austin Schindler
  • Young Stokes
  • Roc da Producer
  • Austin Powerz
3:52
2."Far Rock" (featuring Stack Bundles)
  • Pickens
  • Rayquon Elliott
  • Derwin Armstrong
  • Ellison
Blickie Blaze2:54
3."Go Get It"
  • Pickens
  • Stokes
  • Ellison
Young Stokes3:00
4."The Other Side" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)
Remo the Hitmaker3:40
5."Yay"
  • Pickens
  • Armstrong
  • Ellison
  • Turrell Sims
Blickie Blaze4:07
6."Thug Love" (featuring Jeremih)
4:19
7."How to Get Rich"
  • Pickens
  • Stokes
  • Ellison
  • Sims
Young Stokes4:28
8."On Your Body" (featuring Meet Sims)
3:07
9."Don't Mind Me" (featuring Meet Sims)
  • Pickens
  • Sims
  • Ellison
  • Norris
  • Korn
  • Khaled
  • Lee on the Beats
  • Bkorn
4:06
10."Pray" (featuring Lil Durk)
Blickie Blaze4:02
11."Hey Fool" (featuring Nipsey Hussle and Zack)
OZ3:53
12."Die Young" (featuring Meet Sims, French Montana and Zack)
Blickie Blaze7:09
Total length:48:38

Personnel

Performers

  • Chinx – primary artist
  • Stack Bundles – featured artist (track 2)
  • Ty Dolla Sign – featured artist (track 4)
  • Jeremih – featured artist (track 6)
  • Meet Sims – featured artist (tracks 8, 9, 12)
  • Nipsey Hussle – featured artist (track 11)
  • Zack – featured artist (tracks 11, 12)
  • French Montana – featured artist (track 12)

Production

  • Young Stokes – producer (tracks 1, 3, 7)
  • Roc da Producer – producer (track 1)
  • Austin Powerz – producer (track 1)
  • Blickie Blaze – producer (tracks 2, 5, 10, 12)
  • Remo the Hitmaker – producer (track 4)
  • Lee on the Beats – producer (tracks 6, 8, 9)
  • K-Beatz – producer (track 6)
  • Bkorn – producer (tracks 8, 9)
  • OZ – producer (track 11)

Technical

  • Doug Ellison – mixing (all tracks)
  • Alex DeYoung – mastering (all tracks)
  • Young Stokes – recording (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6-9)
  • A Kid Named Cus – mixing (tracks 1-7, 9-12)
  • Derwin Armstrong – mixing (tracks 1-7, 9-12)
  • Blickie Blaze – recording (tracks 2, 5, 10-12)
  • Bob Horn – mixing (track 8)

Charts
Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 21
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[11] 2
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 2
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References
  1. "Chinx Has A Final Gift For Fans With Welcome To J.F.K. Debut Album". MTV. 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  2. Johnson, Cherise (2015-07-17). "Chinx "Welcome to JFK" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  3. "iTunes - Music - On Your Body (feat. Meet Sims) - Single by Chinx". Itunes.apple.com. 2015-06-02. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  4. Diep, Eric (2015-07-28). "Chinx's Wife Stars in the 'On Your Body' Video". BET. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  5. David Jeffries (2015-08-14). "Welcome to JFK - Chinx | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
  6. Nelson, Keith (2015-08-14). "Chinx - Welcome to JFK". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
  7. Emmanuel C.M. (2015-08-14). "Chinx Is Impressive and Heartfelt on Debut Album 'Welcome To JFK'". XXL. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
  8. Hernandez, Victoria (2015-08-20). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Dr. Dre, Chinx & Eazy-E". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
  9. "Digital Booklet - Welcome To JFK" (PDF). DocDroid. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  10. "Chinx Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  11. "Chinx Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  12. "Chinx Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
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