No Hands (album)
No Hands | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | June 7, 2024 | |||
Recorded | October 2023[1] – March 2024[2] | |||
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Length | 31:25 | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
Producer |
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Joey Valence & Brae chronology | ||||
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Singles from No Hands | ||||
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Source | Rating |
RapReviews | 8/10[4] |
No Hands is the second studio album by American rap duo Joey Valence & Brae. It was self released on June 7, 2024. Excluding two songs, it exclusively features production from Joey Valence, one-half of the duo. Its featured artists consist of Danny Brown, Z-Trip, and Terror Reid. The album went on to receive critical acclaim.
On September 13, 2024, the deluxe edition was released, featuring 3 new songs, "Pineapple Fried Rice", "Freaks" and a cover of Charli XCX's "365".
Background
[edit]On August 24, 2024, a breakdown of the album's production was livestreamed on the Joey Valence & Brae YouTube channel.[5][6]
Critical reception
[edit]Writing for Alternative Press, Neville Hardman called No Hands greater than the duo's previous album and "a total blast throughout its dozen tracks".[3]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Joey Valence, excluding "Ok" and "Doughboy", which are co-produced with Patrick Nissley and Luke Banker.
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bussit" |
| 2:35 |
2. | "Packapunch" (featuring Danny Brown) |
| 3:00 |
3. | "No Hands" (featuring Z-Trip) |
| 2:47 |
4. | "Like a Punk" |
| 2:24 |
5. | "Where U From" |
| 2:46 |
6. | "Intermission 2" |
| 1:49 |
7. | "The Baddest" |
| 2:23 |
8. | "Ok" |
| 2:23 |
9. | "Doughboy" (featuring Terror Reid) |
| 2:53 |
10. | "What U Need" |
| 2:18 |
11. | "John Cena" |
| 2:43 |
12. | "Omnitrix" |
| 3:18 |
Total length: | 31:25 |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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UK Independent Albums Breakers (OCC)[7] | 8 |
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[8] | 18 |
UK Record Store (OCC)[9] | 14 |
References
[edit]- ^ Joey Valence & Brae | No Hands | Live Production Breakdown (Part 2). Joey Valence & Brae. August 24, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Joey Valence & Brae | Making Of 'No Hands' | Documentary. Joey Valence & Brae. July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c Hardman, Neville. "Stream Joey Valence & Brae's new album 'NO HANDS'". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Grant (August 27, 2024). "Joey Valence & Brae :: No Hands". RapReviews. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Joey Valence & Brae (August 24, 2024). Joey Valence & Brae | No Hands | Live Production Breakdown. Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Joey Valence & Brae (August 24, 2024). Joey Valence & Brae | No Hands | Live Production Breakdown (Part 2). Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Official Independent Album Breakers Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Official Record Store Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
External links
[edit]- No Hands at Discogs (list of releases)
- No Hands at RateYourMusic