! (Trippie Redd album)

August 2019 ! album Trippie Redd Trippie Redd - !.png Trippie Redd's face in clouds, some of which being in the shape of his face, with a red exclamation mark underneath. August 9, 2019 2018–2019https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2019/07/trippie-redd-new-album-release-date Trippie Redd announces new album, releases new song XXL July 24, 2019 July 24, 2019 Emo rap 38:22 * 10k Caroline * Bobby Raps Bryvn Chopsquad DJ Diplo Frank Dukes G Koop G. Ry Hammad Beats Jr Blender KD33 Kyle Stemberger MTK Murda Beatz Nils OZ Staccato Wheezy WondaGurl A Love Letter to You 3 2018 A Love Letter to You 4 2019 studio ! Under Enemy Arms May 29, 2019 Mac 10 July 24, 2019 ! (pronounced as Exclamation Mark) is the second studio album by American rapper Trippie Redd, following his debut album Life's a Trip (2018). It was released on August 9, 2019, by TenThousand Projects and Caroline Records.https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2019/07/trippie-redd-new-album-release-date/ Trippie Redd Announces New Album XXL Mendez Marisa July 24, 2019 July 25, 2019 The album includes appearances from The Game, Lil Duke, Lil Baby and Redd's then-girlfriend Coi Leray. The album also originally included the song "They Afraid of You" (featuring Playboi Carti), but it was removed from streaming services just six days after its release, on August 15, 2019.II C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman 2019-08-17 Trippie Redd's Song With Playboi Carti Removed From Streaming Services https://www.xxlmag.com/trippie-redd-playboi-carti-song-removed-streaming-services/ 2024-08-10 XXL Mag en Production was primarily handled by Hammad Beats, MTK, OZ, and Chopsquad DJ, among others. ! sees Trippie Redd delve further into emo rap; The Guardian wrote that "[a]s part of the sonically esoteric but staggeringly high-selling emo-rap brigade, White knows how to blur the boundaries of hip-hop, to send shockwaves through its foundations." The album was supported by two singles: "Under Enemy Arms" and "Mac 10" (featuring Lil Baby and Lil Duke). The record project was a commercial success, peaking at a higher point on the Billboard 200 than Life's a Trip despite moving fewer album-equivalent units in its first week. The album was initially met with mixed critical reviews but resonated positively with listeners. Background On May 29, 2019, Trippie was featured on Beats 1 Radio and confirmed that his upcoming album would be called "!". He also confirmed that Playboi Carti and The Game would be featured on the album. ! (Exclamation Mark) (Trippie Redd) https://genius.com/albums/Trippie-redd/Exclamation-mark en Genius 2025-06-21 The album's name is a reference to XXXTentacion's album ?; https://genius.com/a/stream-read-all-the-lyrics-to-trippie-redd-s-new-album-exclamation-mark Read All The Lyrics To Trippie Redd's New Album '! (Exclamation Mark)' Genius August 9, 2019 March 31, 2025 RapReviews opined that the album "is a tribute to his [Redd's] fallen comrade." https://www.rapreviews.com/2019/08/trippie-redd-exclamation-mark/ Trippie Redd: ! (Exclamation Mark) RapReviews August 20, 2019 March 31, 2025 It has also been speculated that the name is short for the word 'Immortal'. https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/trippie-redd-interview-travis-barker-new-album-8524463/ Trippie Redd Talks New '!' Album, Working With Travis Barker & His Love for Lil Wayne's Rock Pivot Billboard August 2, 2019 March 31, 2025 On May 29, 2019, Trippie Redd released the lead single from the project: a song called "Under Enemy Arms". In June 2019, Redd stated that the purpose of the album was all about "elevation" and taking the next step in his career. During the 2019 Wireless Festival, Trippie confirmed the album's release date of 9 August 2019. Promotion Redd held an album release party in Los Angeles, California. https://blurredculture.com/trippie-redd-celebrates-the-release-of-his-new-album-in-hollywood/ Trippie Redd celebrates the release of his new album "!" in Hollywood Blurred Culture August 20, 2019 April 1, 2025 Songs Tracks 1–7 left horizontal The song "!" is the second collaboration between Trippie Redd (left) and producer Diplo (right). left Trippie Redd 2019.png Trippie redd 156 Diplo 2014 Press Photo (cropped).jpg Diplo 167 The album's opener, "!", is produced by Diplo. The two previously collaborated on Wish. https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/trippie-redd-exclaimation-point-album-8527013/ Trippie Redd Releases '!' Album Featuring Playboi Carti, The Game & Lil Baby: Stream It Now Billboard Saponara Michael August 9, 2019 The song opens with the voice of Apple's Siri repeating the album's title. ! https://genius.com/17745501 en Genius 2025-06-21 The next song, "Snake Skin", focuses on themes of suicide. Redd stated: "It's kind of suicidal, in a stay away from it type of shit... That's the whole concept of it, stay away from suicide. Don't worry about what other people say, you could be doing what they're doing or even better than them. It's just living life and knowing how to overcome shit." The third track, "Be Yourself", stands as the sequel to "I Know How to Self Destruct" (A Love Letter to You 2). Redd previewed the track in late 2018. Lyrically, the song calls for people to remain strong in the face of life's trials. Redd also makes it clear that he will not tolerate anyone who fails to follow this principle. Be Yourself https://genius.com/Trippie-redd-be-yourself-lyrics en Genius 2025-06-21 The fourth song, "I Try", sees Redd detail a rocky relationship with his girlfriend.I Try https://genius.com/Trippie-redd-i-try-lyrics en Genius 2025-06-21 The song became the center of controversy after Kid Buu claimed that Redd had stolen "I Try" from him on Instagram on September 21, 2019. Buu cited a song on his computer titled "I TRY – 1.0," which was created on March 6, 2019. Later the same day, Buu released this version of the track, "I TRY / ++ LuV $ick". Redd later stated that his own version of the song had existed since 2018. Redd also stated that Kid Buu had originally wanted to be on his song, but that he "kicked him off the song cause [sic] he was so damn trash". The next track, "Immortal", sees Redd and featured artist The Game reflect on their use of drugs. Immortal https://genius.com/Trippie-redd-immortal-lyrics en Genius 2025-06-23 The track makes the first – and, to date, last – collaboration between the two artists. In the sixth track, "Throw It Away", Redd recounts difficulties he has encountered with relationships. Throw It Away https://genius.com/Trippie-redd-throw-it-away-lyrics en Genius 2025-06-23 The seventh track, "Keep Your Head Up", marks his second collaboration with producer Murda Beatz. Keep Your Head Up https://genius.com/17787758 en Genius 2025-06-23 He previously collaborated with him on "Forever Ever" on his debut album, Life's a Trip. On the song, Redd advocates for resilience and determination. Tracks 8–13 The eighth track, "Riot" (stylized in all capitals), sees Redd tough talking. He also mentions that he raps for his deceased brother. RIOT https://genius.com/17778083 en Genius 2025-06-23 The ninth song, "Mac 10", serves as the album's second single. Mac 10 https://genius.com/Trippie-redd-mac-10-lyrics en Genius 2025-06-23 The song is produced by Wheezy and Bobby Raps and is a collaboration between Trippie Redd, Lil Duke and Lil Baby. Its title refers to the MAC-10, a compact, blowback operated machine pistol/submachine gun which was developed by Gordon Ingram in 1964.Pearce Sheldon The Ones: Trippie Redd's "Mac 10" [ft. Lil Duke & Lil Baby] https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/trippie-redd-lil-duke-lil-baby-mac-10-new-song-listen/ 2020-07-09 Pitchfork 26 July 2019 en-us Redd debuted the song at a concert in March 2019, performing it with Lil Duke.Trippie Redd performs new unreleased song Mac 10 feat. Lil Duke live @ Life's a Trip Tour, SF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUC1SLi-Ucg YouTube In an interview with Zane Lowe, Redd stated: "Baby was sleep [sic] on the couch and Duke was up with me, we were just smoking and vibing then Wheezy came in the studio, I asked him for a beat. I did the chorus, Duke got on it then I woke Baby's ass up told him [sic] to record his shit... He took damn near 30 minutes but he woke up out his sleep and got that out the way."https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.6ef2aee0-ada8-11e9-bdae-dfabc2483b1f?app=music&ign-itsct=con_show_zanelowe_null&ign-itscg=80024 https://web.archive.org/web/20200221153734/https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.6ef2aee0-ada8-11e9-bdae-dfabc2483b1f?app=music&ign-itsct=con_show_zanelowe_null&ign-itscg=80024 dead February 21, 2020 Zane Lowe and Trippie Redd iTunes July 23, 2019 Lil Duke and Lil Baby have previously collaborated on "Up" (Perfect Timing), "I'm Gettin' Paid," and "Still On My Shit". "Mac 10" marks Redd's first collaboration with either artist. The tenth track, "Everything BoZ", features Redd's then-girlfriend Coi Leray. Everything BoZ https://genius.com/Trippie-redd-everything-boz-lyrics en Genius 2025-06-23 The title of the track is a play off Leray's debut project Everythingcoz. One of Redd's lines in the song's chorus, 'P*ssy n*gga know I came from toting poles', likely refers to his early hit "Poles 1469". 165px|right|thumb|alt=An image of 6ix9ine|The rat in the video for "Under Enemy Arms" likely refers to rapper 6ix9ine. The following song, "Under Enemy Arms", is !s lead single. Under Enemy Arms https://genius.com/Trippie-redd-under-enemy-arms-lyrics en Genius 2025-06-23 The song juxtaposes violent lyrics over an upbeat, orchestral instrumental. On May 31, 2019, Trippie Redd published the music video for "Under Enemy Arms". Trippie Redd has Live Rat with Rainbow Fur in New Music Video https://www.xxlmag.com/trippie-redd-under-enemy-arms-video-rat/ en XXL 2025-06-23 The end of the video sees the appearance of a rainbow-colored rat, seemingly referring to 6ix9ine testifying as a witness for the state against his criminal associates. The twelfth song, "Lil Wayne" was written by the rapper of the same name as well as Redd. However, review site Pitchfork fictitiously claimed that the song "isn't indebted to him, stylistically or otherwise."https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/trippie-redd-exclamation-point/ Trippie Redd: ! Album Review Pitchfork O'Connor Andy August 14, 2019 August 17, 2019 Initially, the record project was supposed to contain a collaboration with Lil Wayne, but after the song leaked online Redd replaced it with "Lil Wayne". The thirteenth and final song on the album is called "Signing Off". Other The album previously contained the track "They Afraid of You" (featuring Playboi Carti), but it was later removed from streaming services and physical releases just six days after its release, on August 15, 2019. RapReviews speculated that there had been sample clearance issues. Critical reception 59/100! by Trippie Redd https://www.metacritic.com/music/!/trippie-redd en 2021-09-16 Metacritic AllMusic 2.5 5https://www.allmusic.com/album/%21-mw0003309366 ! Review by Fred Thomas 9 August 2019 allmusic.com 9 August 2019 The Guardian 3 5https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/aug/09/trippie-redd-exclamation-mark-review Trippie Redd: ! review – compelling but contradictory emo-rap The Guardian August 9, 2019 August 10, 2019 Rachel Aroesti HotNewHipHop 'VERY HOTTTTT'Marie Erika https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/182426-trippie-redd-experiments-musically-on-sophomore-album-new-mixtape Trippie Redd Experiments Musically On Sophomore Album "!" HotNewHipHop July 5, 2026https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/trippie-redd/mixtapes Trippie Redd Scores HotNewHipHop July 5, 2026 HipHopDX 3.5 5 https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.3509/title.review-trippie-redds-is-an-obvious-attempt-at-crossover-clout Review: Trippie Redd's "!" is an obvious attempt at crossover clout HipHopDX August 28, 2019 August 17, 2019 NME 3 5Williams Kyann-Sian Trippie Redd - '!' review https://www.nme.com/reviews/trippie-redd-review-2537646 NME August 13, 2019 June 27, 2026 Pitchfork 5.5/10 RapReviews 5.5/10Juon Steve Trippie Redd - ! (Exclamation Mark) https://www.rapreviews.com/2019/08/trippie-redd-exclamation-mark/ RapReviews August 20, 2019 June 27, 2026 "!" mixed 59 6 Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian described the album as "compelling but contradictory emo-rap", noting lyrical contradictions and concluding it "is doubtless part of the genre's forward march – but it's hard to get past the sense that White has sacrificed a coherent artistic identity in the name of progress." Pitchforks Andy O'Connor opined that the "songs touch on being true to oneself at all costs, but these half-baked lessons land flat since Redd himself doesn't really have an identity, musical or otherwise", and concluded that "the most enjoyable moments feel like controlled chaos. Redd [...] does at least sound more composed. That's to his credit as a person but it's not to his advantage as an artist." Nevertheless, community feedback suggested that "!" has resonated positively with many listeners, many of whom described the album as "underrated" or "overhated". https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/166852-trippie-redd-.php ! By Trippie Redd Album of the Year "Mac 10" and "Immortal", among other songs, were identified as highlights of the album. Erika Marie of HotNewHipHop wrote that "! shows that the 20-year-old is open to evolving as an artist, something that many other rappers who began their careers on SoundCloud refuse to acknowledge." Blurred Culture said that "! is truly a personal glimpse into his [Redd's] own life." The magazine concluded: "The album has a bit of everything for everyone. ... On this album, Trippie Redd does a great job of trying new sounds and styles. It's still dark, emotional Trippie, but he is really showcasing his versatility here." Commercial performance The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 with 51,000 album-equivalent units, of which 7,000 were pure album sales in its first week.https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8527688/slipknot-third-no-1-album-billboard-200 Slipknot Ties Up Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'We Are Not Your Kind' Billboard Caulfield Keith August 18, 2019 August 19, 2019 The album charted behind only Slipknot's We Are Not Your Kind and Rick Ross' Port of Miami 2. ! thus became Redd's third top 10 album in the United States, all three of which charted in the previous 12 months. https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2019/08/19/rick-ross-and-trippie-redd-chart-new-albums-right-behind-slipknots-new-no-1/ Rick Ross And Trippie Redd Chart New Albums Right Behind Slipknot's New No. 1 Forbes McIntyre Hugh August 19, 2019 April 1, 2025 From the record project, "Under Enemy Arms" peaked at No. 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Redd his tenth appearance on that chart. Mac 10 (64) and "Snake Skin" (87) also charted on the Billboard Hot 100. "!" (12) and "They Afraid of You" (21) charted within the Bubbling Under Hot 100. On 8 October 2020, "Under Enemy Arms" achieved Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). https://www.riaa.com/gold-%20platinum/?se=Trippie+Redd&tab_active=default-award&col=certification_date&ord=asc Gold & Platinum – Trippie Redd Billboard August 19, 2019 23 June 2025 On 9 November 2022, "Mac 10" achieved Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Track listing Credits adapted from Apple Music.https://music.apple.com/us/album/1473653804 ! by Trippie Redd Apple Music July 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190725022613/https://music.apple.com/us/album/1473653804 July 25, 2019 dead Producer(s) 36:11 ! Michael White IV Thomas Pentz Philip Meckseper Diplo Jr Blender 2:15 Snake Skin White Adrian Rupke Matthew Crabtree Hammad Beats MTK 3:06 Be Yourself White Ozan Yildirim Ebony Oshunrinde James Harris Terry Lewis James Wright OZ WondaGurl 3:16 I Try White Darrell Jackson Chopsquad DJ 2:41 Immortal featuring The Game White Jayceon Taylor Rupke Crabtree Hammad Beats MTK 3:24 Throw It Away White Yildirim Ryan Martinez Bryan Yepes OZ G. Ry Bryvn 2:45 Keep Your Head Up White Shane Lindstrom Adam Feeney Murda Beatz Frank Dukes 3:23 Riot White Demetric Franklin, Jr. Kyle Stemberger KD33 Stemberger 3:13 Mac 10 featuring Lil Baby and Lil Duke White Dominique Jones Arnold Martinez Wesley Glass Robert Richardson Wheezy Bobby Raps 2:07 Everything BoZ featuring Coi Leray White Rupke Crabtree Brittany Collins Hammad Beats MTK 3:25 Under Enemy Arms White Rupke Crabtree Hammad Beats MTK 2:42 Lil Wayne White Dwayne Carter, Jr. Yildirim Nils Noehden OZ Nils 1:42 Signing Off White Ryan Bogan Staccato 2:05Notes' "They Afraid of You" (featuring Playboi Carti) originally appeared on the album, but was later removed (including physical), and from all streaming platforms.https://genius.com/a/trippie-redd-s-new-playboi-carti-collab-they-afraid-of-you-disappears-from-streaming-services Trippie Redd's New Playboi Carti Collab "They Afraid of You" Disappears from Streaming Services Charts Weekly charts Chart (2019) PeakpositionAustralia 24 Trippie Redd ! true August 17, 2019Austria 44 Trippie Redd ! true August 22, 2019Flanders 25 Trippie Redd ! true August 16, 2019Wallonia 51 Trippie Redd ! true August 16, 2019BillboardCanada 10 M https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2019/08/19/slipknot-has-weeks-no-1-album Slipknot Has This Week's No. 1 Album FYIMusicNews true August 20, 2019Denmark 27 Trippie Redd ! true August 21, 2019Netherlands 11 Trippie Redd ! true August 16, 2019 Estonian Albums (IFPI)https://ekspress.delfi.ee/artikkel/87171765/eesti-tipp-40-muusikas-no-nii-nublul-jalle-uus-number-uks-hitt EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS: No nii – nublul jälle uus number üks hitt August 19, 2019 August 6, 2024 Eesti Ekspress Estonian 16Finland 37 Trippie Redd ! true August 18, 2019France 60 Trippie Redd ! true August 19, 2019Germany 79 389827 Trippie Redd ! true August 16, 2019Ireland3 20 Trippie Redd 20190816 true July 28, 2022 Latvian Albums (LAIPA)https://www.parmuziku.lv/muzikas-zinas/latvija/muzikas-paterina-tops-33-nedela-8095 Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 33. nedēļa lv LAIPA November 27, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191010115113/https://www.parmuziku.lv/muzikas-zinas/latvija/muzikas-paterina-tops-33-nedela-8095 October 10, 2019 11 Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/savaites-klausomiausi-w16-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100) lt AGATA August 16, 2019 December 2, 2019 25New Zealand 10 Trippie Redd ! true August 17, 2019Norway 8 Trippie Redd ! true August 17, 2019Sweden 51 Trippie Redd ! true August 16, 2019UK2 19 20190816 true August 17, 2019 US Billboard 200 3 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2019-08-24 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart - August 24, 2019 Billboard April 19, 2020 April 22, 2020 2 Year-end charts Chart (2019) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/top-r-and-b-hip-hop-albums Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2019 Billboard January 2, 2013 December 23, 2019 95 References Category:2019 albums Category:Trippie Redd albums Category:Albums produced by Wheezy Category:Albums produced by Bobby Raps Category:Albums produced by Diplo Category:Albums produced by Murda Beatz Category:Albums produced by Frank Dukes Category:Albums produced by WondaGurl Category:Albums produced by Chopsquad DJ Category:10K Projects albums