Just a Matter of Slime is the second studio album by American rapper YNW Melly. It was released on August 13, 2021, by 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records.[1] The album features guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, YNW Gunna, Hotboii, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Queen Naija, Young Thug, Lil Tjay, Kevin Gates, Future, and Tee Grizzley.
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| Released | August 13, 2021 | |||
| Length | 43:26 | |||
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Background
editWhile in prison, Melly said that the album would be released in July 2021.[2] At first the album was originally meant to be released on July 30, 2021, with ten tracks, however, it was pushed back to add more tracks; on August 6, it was announced that the album would be released on August 13, 2021 and that it would feature 12 tracks. Five out of the 12 tracks of the album were released as singles and four of them have music videos.
On August 6, 2021, Melly's social media confirmed the release date and released the cover art.[3] The album title is a reference to Melly's incarceration; he references "Just a Matter of Slime" as being released soon. The album cover shows a snake looping around a Patek Philippe with some white VVS diamonds on them. Melly also confirmed on his Instagram from a video call from jail that he had been helping to produce this album from jail while awaiting his murder trial. [citation needed]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
Just a Matter of Slime received inadequate reviews from music critics. AllMusic stated that "the project features old vocals from the pre-2019 vault -- and as a result, the album's features tend to take the main stage." He further notes that, "unfortunately, Melly's own vocals don't quite match the energy of his contemporaries", noting that "much of the album lacks the outlandish personality that made him so popular in the late 2010s." Concluding his review, Staff stated, "When combined with uninspired and sonically incohesive production, these tracks result in a lethargic layover tape, rather than a second full album."[4]
Commercial performance
editJust a Matter of Slime debuted at number eleven on the US Billboard 200 on August 28, 2021, with 26,000 album-equivalent units. It is YNW Melly's second highest-peaking album following his November 2019 Melly vs. Melvin.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Mind of Melvin" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) |
| Mega Beats | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Yung N**** Shit" (featuring YNW Gunna and Hotboii) |
| Will Jeffery | 4:16 |
| 3. | "Thugged Out" (featuring Kodak Black) |
| Mazouz Beats | 3:05 |
| 4. | "Take Kare" (featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk) |
| YodaYae1K | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Pieces" (featuring Queen Naija) |
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| 4:05 |
| 6. | "Loving My Life" |
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| 3:52 |
| 7. | "Caprisun Fun" (featuring Young Thug) |
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| 2:44 |
| 8. | "Best Friends 4L" (featuring Lil Tjay) |
| TrillGotJuice | 2:40 |
| 9. | "Far Apart" (featuring Kevin Gates & Lil Tjay) |
| Ey3zLowBeatz | 4:43 |
| 10. | "Greensight" |
| SMKExclsv | 1:52 |
| 11. | "Freddy Krueger Remix" (featuring Future and Tee Grizzley) |
| William Van Zandt | 4:32 |
| 12. | "Na Na Na Boo Boo" |
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| 3:19 |
| Total length: | 43:26 | |||
Sample credits
- "Best Friends 4L" uses the same instrumental as "No Holidays" written and performed by YNW Melly.
Personnel
edit- Chris Athens – mastering
- Christian "The Scientist" Perez – mixing
- Salvador Majail – Audio engineer
- Chenet Charles – Audio engineer
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[6] | 44 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 11 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
References
edit- ^ Robinson, Joshua (August 6, 2021). "YNW Melly Confirms New Album, Reveals Release Date & Tracklist". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (July 9, 2021). "YNW Melly Posts New Photo From Prison Amid Album Rumors". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (August 6, 2021). "YNW Melly Announces 'Just A Matter Of Slime' Album - & He's Still Locked Up". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ a b "Just a Matter of Slime Review by TiVo Staff". AllMusic. 2021-08-13.
- ^ Rick (August 20, 2021). "ALBUM SALES (week 33, 2021): YNW Melly, Doja Cat, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Polo G & more!". Fresh Hip-Hop R&B. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "YNW Melly Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "YNW Melly Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "YNW Melly Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2021.