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Never Gets Late Here
Studio album by
Released24 May 2024 (2024-05-24)
Genre
Length35:56
Label
Producer
  • Andy
  • Archer
  • Banx & Ranx
  • Believve
  • C. Stewart
  • Chimney Records
  • Cubeatz
  • Di Genius
  • Dunw3ll
  • FNZ
  • Gitty
  • Gxlden
  • Harvey Chaplin
  • Ilya
  • King Wizard *Kuji
  • Likeminds
  • London on da Track
  • Nick Bane
  • Phil the Keys
  • Remey Williams
  • Romeich Major
  • Rvssian
  • Stargate
  • Supa Dups
  • Supah Mario
  • TONEDEAF
Shenseea chronology
Alpha
(2022)
Never Gets Late Here
(2024)
Singles from Never Gets Late Here
  1. "Hit & Run"
    Released: 26 January 2024
  2. "Die For You"
    Released: 28 March 2024 [1]
  3. "Neva Neva"
    Released: 26 April 2024
  4. "Flava"
    Released: 24 May 2024 [2]

Never Gets Late Here is the second studio album by Jamaican singer Shenseea. It was released through Rich Immigrants and Interscope Records on 24 May 2024. The album contains guest appearances from Coi Leray, Masicka, Rvssian, Di Genius, Wizkid and Anitta. [3] It serves as the follow-up to her debut album, Alpha (2022).

Background and release

"Never Gets Late Here” was released on 24 May 2024. The album builds upon the success of Shenseea’s critically acclaimed debut album, “ Alpha” (2022).

The album features a lineup of artists including Afrobeats star Wizkid, Coi Leray, Anitta, Masicka, and Di Genius. [4] The first single "Hit & Run" which featured Masicka and Di Genius was released on 26 January 2024 to critical and commercial success becoming a massive hit in Shenseea's home country Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean. The music video has garnered over 60 million views as of July 2024. [5] [6] [7] The next single "Die For You" was released on 28 March 2024 and was also a success with the music video garnering over 5 million views by May 2024. It was followed by "Neva Neva" and "Flava", the latter featuring American rapper Coi Leray. [8]

Composition

The album is a blend of dancehall, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, pop, and reggaeton with influences of afrobeats and latin-trap. [9] [4] [10]

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews upon it's release. Hypebeast admired Shenseea's signature Jamaican pop sound while complimenting the album's use of other genres as well such as hip-hop and R&B. [11] Kaboom magazine said the album "solidified Shenseea as the leading Jamaican international artist of our generation" meanwhile People commented on the summery dancehall-pop vibes and showed appreciation for it's soundscape of Latin trap and heavy Afrobeats. [10]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number four on Billboard Reggae Albums charts with sales of over 2,000 units; However, it was significantly less than her previous album's sales of 4,900 units. [12]

The album reached number 1 on the US iTunes Album charts. [13]

Track listing

Charts

References

  1. ^ Anglin, Kady (29 March 2024). "Shenseea Shares Her Fantasies In "Die For You" Video Produce By Rvssian". Urban Islandz. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  2. ^ Thompson, Chantel (24 May 2024). "Shenseea Initially Wanted Bruno Mars On "Flava" But Coi Leray Makes It Playfully Perfect". World Music Views®. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Shenseea Has 'No Expectations' for Never Gets Late Here, but She Does Have 'One Wish': 'Get a Grammy' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Grant, Shawn (1 May 2024). "Shenseea Unveils Sophomore Album 'Never Gets Late Here' - The Source". Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  5. ^ Watkis, Donovan (28 January 2024). "Shenseea & Masicka's 'Hit & Run' Becomes the Fastest Dancehall Music Video to Reach 2 Million Views on YouTube In 2024". World Music Views®. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Shenseea's Song 'Hit & Run' Passes 60 Million Views In 5 Months On YouTube, Fastest All Jamaican Collaboration To Reach Milestone – Radio Dubplate". Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ^ Francis, Stevian (1 July 2024). "Shenseea and Masicka's "Hit & Run" crosses 60M on YouTube". Sleek Jamaica Media. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  8. ^ Harris, Akeeile (24 May 2024). "Shenseea Drops Sophomore Album 'Never Gets Late Here'". Kaboom. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Shenseea Announces 'Never Gets Late Here' Album Release Date and Tracklist - YARDHYPE". Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Shenseea Has 'No Expectations' for Never Gets Late Here, but She Does Have 'One Wish': 'Get a Grammy' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Jamaican Pop Artist Shenseea Shares Sophomore Album 'Never Gets Late Here'". Hypebeast. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  12. ^ Mallick, Dani (4 June 2024). "Shenseea's 'Never Gets Late Here' Debuts On Billboard Reggae Chart With Lower-Than-Expected First Week Sales". DancehallMag. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Shenseea's "Never Gets Late Here" Peaked at #1 on the U.S. iTunes Album Chart". Kaboom. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Never Gets Late Here
Studio album by
Released24 May 2024 (2024-05-24)
Genre
Length35:56
Label
Producer
  • Andy
  • Archer
  • Banx & Ranx
  • Believve
  • C. Stewart
  • Chimney Records
  • Cubeatz
  • Di Genius
  • Dunw3ll
  • FNZ
  • Gitty
  • Gxlden
  • Harvey Chaplin
  • Ilya
  • King Wizard *Kuji
  • Likeminds
  • London on da Track
  • Nick Bane
  • Phil the Keys
  • Remey Williams
  • Romeich Major
  • Rvssian
  • Stargate
  • Supa Dups
  • Supah Mario
  • TONEDEAF
Shenseea chronology
Alpha
(2022)
Never Gets Late Here
(2024)
Singles from Never Gets Late Here
  1. "Hit & Run"
    Released: 26 January 2024
  2. "Die For You"
    Released: 28 March 2024 [1]
  3. "Neva Neva"
    Released: 26 April 2024
  4. "Flava"
    Released: 24 May 2024 [2]

Never Gets Late Here is the second studio album by Jamaican singer Shenseea. It was released through Rich Immigrants and Interscope Records on 24 May 2024. The album contains guest appearances from Coi Leray, Masicka, Rvssian, Di Genius, Wizkid and Anitta. [3] It serves as the follow-up to her debut album, Alpha (2022).

Background and release

"Never Gets Late Here” was released on 24 May 2024. The album builds upon the success of Shenseea’s critically acclaimed debut album, “ Alpha” (2022).

The album features a lineup of artists including Afrobeats star Wizkid, Coi Leray, Anitta, Masicka, and Di Genius. [4] The first single "Hit & Run" which featured Masicka and Di Genius was released on 26 January 2024 to critical and commercial success becoming a massive hit in Shenseea's home country Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean. The music video has garnered over 60 million views as of July 2024. [5] [6] [7] The next single "Die For You" was released on 28 March 2024 and was also a success with the music video garnering over 5 million views by May 2024. It was followed by "Neva Neva" and "Flava", the latter featuring American rapper Coi Leray. [8]

Composition

The album is a blend of dancehall, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, pop, and reggaeton with influences of afrobeats and latin-trap. [9] [4] [10]

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews upon it's release. Hypebeast admired Shenseea's signature Jamaican pop sound while complimenting the album's use of other genres as well such as hip-hop and R&B. [11] Kaboom magazine said the album "solidified Shenseea as the leading Jamaican international artist of our generation" meanwhile People commented on the summery dancehall-pop vibes and showed appreciation for it's soundscape of Latin trap and heavy Afrobeats. [10]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number four on Billboard Reggae Albums charts with sales of over 2,000 units; However, it was significantly less than her previous album's sales of 4,900 units. [12]

The album reached number 1 on the US iTunes Album charts. [13]

Track listing

Charts

References

  1. ^ Anglin, Kady (29 March 2024). "Shenseea Shares Her Fantasies In "Die For You" Video Produce By Rvssian". Urban Islandz. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  2. ^ Thompson, Chantel (24 May 2024). "Shenseea Initially Wanted Bruno Mars On "Flava" But Coi Leray Makes It Playfully Perfect". World Music Views®. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Shenseea Has 'No Expectations' for Never Gets Late Here, but She Does Have 'One Wish': 'Get a Grammy' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Grant, Shawn (1 May 2024). "Shenseea Unveils Sophomore Album 'Never Gets Late Here' - The Source". Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  5. ^ Watkis, Donovan (28 January 2024). "Shenseea & Masicka's 'Hit & Run' Becomes the Fastest Dancehall Music Video to Reach 2 Million Views on YouTube In 2024". World Music Views®. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Shenseea's Song 'Hit & Run' Passes 60 Million Views In 5 Months On YouTube, Fastest All Jamaican Collaboration To Reach Milestone – Radio Dubplate". Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ^ Francis, Stevian (1 July 2024). "Shenseea and Masicka's "Hit & Run" crosses 60M on YouTube". Sleek Jamaica Media. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  8. ^ Harris, Akeeile (24 May 2024). "Shenseea Drops Sophomore Album 'Never Gets Late Here'". Kaboom. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Shenseea Announces 'Never Gets Late Here' Album Release Date and Tracklist - YARDHYPE". Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Shenseea Has 'No Expectations' for Never Gets Late Here, but She Does Have 'One Wish': 'Get a Grammy' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Jamaican Pop Artist Shenseea Shares Sophomore Album 'Never Gets Late Here'". Hypebeast. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  12. ^ Mallick, Dani (4 June 2024). "Shenseea's 'Never Gets Late Here' Debuts On Billboard Reggae Chart With Lower-Than-Expected First Week Sales". DancehallMag. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Shenseea's "Never Gets Late Here" Peaked at #1 on the U.S. iTunes Album Chart". Kaboom. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.

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