"Ignorant Art" is the debut mixtape by rapper Iggy Azalea, released on September 27, 2011. The mixtape features guest appearances from YG, Joe Moses, Chevy Jones, and Problem.
Background[]
History and promotion[]
The mixtape was released on September 27, 2011. Iggy Azalea said she made the mixtape with "the intent to make people question and redefine old ideals." The mixtape was inspired by the late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and aims to challenge the status quo in hip-hop with tracks like "My World" and "Treasure Island".[1] Even though Iggy Azalea hasn't released any of the songs from the mixtape as singles, she has released music videos for "Pu$$y",[2]"My World"[3] and "The Last Song".[4]
Critical reception[]
The mixtape received positive reviews from critics."My World" became the most popular song from the mixtape and received positive reviews."Pu$$y" became a controversial song and received negative reviews, mostly due to a provactive music video featuring a child. On DatPiff the mixtape currently holds five out of five stars.
Track listing[]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dirt In Your P***y Ass Bitch" | 1:07 |
| 2. | "Hello" (featuring Joe Moses) | 3:49 |
| 3. | "My World" | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Pu$$y" | 2:43 |
| 5. | "You" (featuring YG) | 2:51 |
| 6. | "Backseat" (featuring Chevy Jones) | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Treasure Island" | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Drop That" (featuring Problem) | 2:43 |
| 9. | "The Last Song" | 3:17 |
Credits[]
- Executive produced by Chordz 3D for D.R.U.G.S.
- Co-executive produced by Iggy Azalea and Stix
Sample credits[]
- "My World" samples "Astromania" by Tony Igy.[5]
- "You" samples "Crash Into Me" by Dave Matthews.
- "Backseat" samples "Last Night" by Niki and the Dove and "Backseat" by STAYGOLD,Spank Rock,Damian Adore and Lady Tigra.
Release history[]
| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States[6] | September 27, 2011 | Free download |
| United Kindgom[7] | May 15, 2012 |
References[]
- ↑ Rap-Up.com || Iggy Azalea paints a new face on Hip-Hop with Ignorant Art
- ↑ Is This The New Kreayshawn??? Iggy Azalea - Pussy (Official Video) on Perez TV
- ↑ Rap-Up.com || Video: Iggy Azalea – ‘My World’
- ↑ Video: Iggy Azalea "The Last Song" | Complex
- ↑ Iggy Azalea's My World sample of Tony Igy's Astronomia | WhoSampled
- ↑ Rap-Up.com || Iggy Azalea paints a new face on Hip-Hop with Ignorant Art
- ↑ Amazon.co.uk: Iggy Azalea -Ignorant Art [Explicit]