C.A.S.H. (album)
C.A.S.H.[2] is the fourth studio album by rapper Cassidy. It was released on November 16, 2010.[3]
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| Released | November 16, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2010 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 58:14 | |||
| Label | Kross Over Entertainment, E1 | |||
| Producer | Bink!, Cassidy, Neo Da Matrix, Top Notch, Vinylz, Boi-1da, Allen Ritter | |||
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Background
The album was released under NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony's Kross Over Entertainment and E1 Records labels to which Cassidy is signed.
Cassidy recently explained the title of the album in an interview with MTV, also the title is an acronym that stands for 'Cass Always Stays Hard'.[2]
Singles
- Promo Singles
- "Face 2 Face" was the first promo single and video from the album. A video was released for the single on July 31, 2010.[4]
- Official Singles
- "Drumma Bass" was the first official single from the album and it was released on September 28, 2010.[1] A video was released for the single on October 14, 2010.[5]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [6] |
| RapReviews | (7/10)[7] |
| SPIN | [8] |
Track listing
The track listing was confirmed by Amazon.com.[9]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Face 2 Face (Intro)" | Bink! | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Paper Up" | Cassidy, Neo Da Matrix | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Monsta Muzik" | Bink! | 3:10 |
| 4. | "One Shot" | Vinylz | 3:27 |
| 5. | "All Day All Night" ((With Game) | Cassidy, Neo Da Matrix | 3:25 |
| 6. | "Girl Like Her" (featuring Mýa) | Vinylz, Top Notch, Allen Ritter | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Drumma Bass" | Cassidy, Top Notch, Ritter | 3:23 |
| 8. | "Hate Me or Love Me" | Cassidy, Top Notch, Ritter | 4:17 |
| 9. | "High Off Life" (featuring Junior Reid and Notch) | Vinlyz | 4:08 |
| 10. | "Awww Shit" (featuring Red Café) | Stoopid on da Beat | 4:27 |
| 11. | "I'm a G Boy" (( With AR-AB)) | Cassidy, Rulet Records | 6:24 |
| 12. | "She Addicted" (featuring Naila Boss) | Cassidy, Vinylz | 4:21 |
| 13. | "Peace" | Boi-1da, Nick Brongers | 5:15 |
| 14. | "Music in My Blood" | Cassidy | 2:53 |
- Notes
- Track 11 - "I'm a G Boy" (featuring AR-AB) has been removed from iTunes for unknown reasons.
Release and promotion
Apply Pressure Mixtapes
In 2009-2010 Cassidy released his mixtape series "Apply Pressure" which was hosted by his CEO Carmelo Anthony. Although the actual album was released November the mixtapes were released in late 2009 and early 2010.
Face 2 Face EP
On August 24, 2010 Cassidy released his first Ep to promote the album Face 2 Face EP containing his promo single "Face 2 Face".[10]
Chart positions
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 145 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 11 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rap Albums | 9 |
References
- "iTunes - Music - Drumma Bass - Single by Cassidy". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-09-28. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- Reid, Shaheem (2010-01-27). "Cassidy Is 'Saturating The Game' With New Mixtape, C.A.S.H. Album - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- Paine, Jake (2010-10-25). "Cover Art Revealed To Cee-Lo Green's "Lady Killer" & Cassidy's "C.A.S.H." | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- Video on YouTube
- "Cassidy "Drumma Bass" official video". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- Jeffries, David Review: C.A.S.H.. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-11-25.
- Juon, Steve Cassidy :: C.A.S.H. :: eOne Music. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2010-11-25.
- Detrick, Ben. "Cassidy, 'C.A.S.H.'". SPIN. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
- "C.A.S.H.: Cassidy: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- "iTunes - Music - Face 2 Face - EP by Cassidy". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2012-02-09.