Elevate (EP)

Elevate is the second extended play released by American rapper Chamillionaire in promotion of his third studio album, Poison. It was released on February 12, 2013 by his label Chamillitary Entertainment.

Elevate
EP by
Chamillionaire
ReleasedFebruary 12, 2013 (2013-02-12)
Recorded2012
GenreHip hop
Length26:57
LabelChamillitary Entertainment
ProducerJ Glaze, Natural Disaster, Oli Smallz, Trakksounds, Tyler Keyes
Chamillionaire chronology
Ammunition
(2012)		 Elevate
(2013)		 Reignfall
(2013)

Background

On January 17, 2013 Chamillionaire announced he would release various EP's in promotion of his third studio album Poison. The first being Ammunition, followed by Elevate and that it would release on February 12 via his personal website, chamillionaire.com.[1] The album artwork would be revealed the following day. The EP will feature seven songs.[2] On January 23, 2013 Chamillionaire revealed the EP would feature no guest appearances at all.[3]

Release and promotion

Chamillionaire only released 1,000 hard copies of the EP, which sold out within 10 hours of the January 17th announcement.[4][5] However it was still available for digital download. He performed at Club Chrome in Ft. Worth, Texas on February 23, 2013 for the Elevate release party.[6]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RedEye[7]

Elevate was met with generally mixed reviews. Adam Lukach of RedEye said, "While the production sounds great and Chamillionaire shows he can still flash a little rhythm, the whole thing sounds circa his 2006 prime. It doesn't help that he reminds listeners about it. "Overnight" and "Hold Up" try to force him into the present, but Chamillionaire can't stop looking over his shoulder."[8]

Track listing
Digital Version
No.TitleProducer(s)[9]Length
1."Elevate"Tyler Keyes3:13
2."Hold Up"Natural Disaster3:36
3."Slow Loud & Bangin"Oli Smallz4:14
4."Overnight"Trakksounds4:23
5."Bet You Won’t"Oli Smallz3:36
6."Emotional"J Glaze4:10
7."Bullet Proof"Oli Smallz2:59
Physical Version
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Elevate"Tyler Keyes3:13
2."Bet You Won’t"Oli Smallz3:36
3."Slow Loud & Bangin"Oli Smallz4:14
4."Overnight"Trakksounds4:23
5."Bullet Proof"Oli Smallz2:59
6."Emotional"J Glaze4:10
7."See Through"Trakksounds3:10

References
  1. Chamillionaire Announces New "Elevate" EP - XXL
  2. "Chamillionaire Announces "ELEVATE" EP | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX". Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  3. "Just some thoughts... - Chamillionaire". Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  4. Chamillionaire Announces New "Elevate" EP and Reveals Artwork & Release Date | HotNewHipHop
  5. "Chamillionaire.com Update. Elevate Re-Stocked. - Chamillionaire". Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  6. "Chamillionaire Performing at Club Chrome Feb 23rd - Chamillionaire". Archived from the original on 2013-02-08. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  7. http://articles.redeyechicago.com/2013-02-15/entertainment/37123349_1_chamillionaire-album-review-flow
  8. http://articles.redeyechicago.com/2013-02-15/entertainment/37123349_1_chamillionaire-album-review-flow
  9. "Chamillionaire Reveals "Elevate" EP Tracklisting". Archived from the original on 24 August 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
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