Pho is the debut extended play by American singer Ari Lennox. It was released on October 21, 2016, by Dreamville Records and Interscope Records.[1][2]

Pho
EP by
ReleasedOctober 21, 2016
Recorded2015–16
Genre
Length22:21
Label
Producer
  • J. Cole (exec.)
  • Ibrahim Hamad (exec.)
  • DJ Grumble
  • Felly
  • Hollywood JB
  • Dave James
Ari Lennox chronology
Ariography
(2013)
Pho
(2016)
Shea Butter Baby
(2019)
Singles from Pho
  1. "Backseat"
    Released: October 14, 2016

Background

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The EP was mainly produced by DJ Grumble, with additional production from Felly, Hollywood JB, and Dave James.[3] The only guest appearance in this EP was from Dreamville label-mate, Cozz, on the song "Backseat".[4]

Singles and promotion

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On December 8, 2015, "Backseat" was originally released on the collaborative effort, Revenge of the Dreamers II, as promotion for Ari Lennox's debut release.[5] The music video for "Backseat" was released on October 14, 2016.[6] The music video for "GOAT" was uploaded to Ari's Vevo on YouTube on November 13, 2017.[7]

Critical reception

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Stereo Champions gave the extended play a 9 out of 10 saying "Overall, this is a great EP, definitely one I’ll hold on to forever as it’s definitely some of her best work. I’m sure this year will also yield big results for Ms. Lennox as she’s just getting started. Hopefully, if she’s reading this she knows we appreciate her music and Washington, DC is watching and cheering her on all the way to the top."[8]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Yuengling"Felly2:43
2."Backseat" (featuring Cozz)
DJ Grumble3:39
3."Night Drive"
  • Salter
  • J. Bryant
  • J. Brooks
Hollywood JB2:30
4."La La La La"
  • Salter
  • David James Miller
Dave James5:52
5."Cold Outside"
  • Salter
  • Calabrese
  • Rodney Franklin
DJ Grumble2:22
6."Backwood"
  • Salter
  • Calabrese
  • Keithen Carter
  • Larry Williams
DJ Grumble2:48
7."GOAT"
  • Salter
  • Calabrese
  • Steve Gray
DJ Grumble2:27
Total length:22:21

Sample credits

  • "Backseat" samples "Come Make Love to Me" by Jeanie Tracy.
  • "Night Drive" samples "You Light Up My Life" by Jean Carne.
  • "Cold Outside" samples "Life Moves On" by Rodney Franklin.
  • "Backwood" samples "Whole Lot of Love" by Heaven and Earth.
  • "GOAT" samples "Beverly Hills" by Steve Gray.

References

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  1. ^ "Stream Dreamville First Lady Ari Lennox's Debut EP, "Pho"". 21 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Dreamville's Ari Lennox Drops 'Pho' EP".
  3. ^ "Dreamville's Ari Lennox Shares Her Debut 'Pho' EP". Complex Networks.
  4. ^ "Music".
  5. ^ "Dreamville's First Lady Ari Lennox Releases 'PHO' EP: Listen". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Ari Lennox - Backseat ft. Cozz". YouTube. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  7. ^ "Ari Lennox - GOAT". YouTube. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ari Lennox 'PHO EP' Will Lift Your Soul And Make You Feel Good". Stereo Champions.