Audacious (album)

Audacious is the debut studio album by American hip-hop artist CupcakKe, released on October 14, 2016.[1] It was preceded by the release of two mixtapes, S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas) and Cum Cake. CupcakKe released it independently. The album was preceded by its leading single "Picking Cotton".[2][3]

Audacious
Studio album by
CupcakKe
ReleasedOctober 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)
GenreHip hop
Length
  • 36:36
Label
CupcakKe chronology
S.T.D (Shelters to Deltas)
(2016)		 Audacious
(2016)		 Queen Elizabitch
(2017)
Updated cover
Singles from Audacious
  1. "Picking Cotton"
    Released: September 30, 2016

Background and promotion

In September, The Fader published an interview with CupcakKe, which she discussed her new album that would address "rape and everything else".[4]

On October 11, 2016, CupcakKe uploaded an image of her track list on Instagram.[5] Days later, on October 14, 2016, Audacious was available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music but not available on SoundCloud unlike its predecessor, S.T.D. (Shelters to Deltas).

The music video for "Picking Cotton" was released on October 13, 2016.[3] "Spider-Man Dick" was released on November 9, 2016.[6] "Budget" had a music video released on November 27, 2016.[7] "LGBT" received a music video on December 11, 2016.[8] "Ace Hardware" was released on January 9, 2017.[9] The music video for "Homework" was released on January 19, 2017.[10] "Mistress" was the final music video released on February 6, 2017.[11]

Composition

"LGBT" is an electro-infused LGBT anthem[2] and a "rap anthem for queer acceptance".[12] The album contains dirty rap songs such as "Spider-Man Dick." "Budget" is a hip hop track with trap and urban influences. "Picking Cotton" addresses racial injustice.

Artwork

The Fader describes the artwork as "provocative".[2]

Singles

"Picking Cotton" was released as the lead single on September 30, 2016.[2]

Track listing

Credits adapted from ASCAP and BMI.[13]

Audacious[14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Homework Intro"Elizabeth Eden HarrisDef Starz1:46
2."Mistress"HarrisDef Starz3:06
3."Budget"HarrisDef Starz2:34
4."LGBT"HarrisDef Starz2:41
5."Spider-Man Dick"HarrisTurreekk3:48
6."Picking Cotton"HarrisDef Starz3:30
7."Cock a Doodle Doo"HarrisDef Starz3:43
8."Ace Hardware"HarrisReddman Bangerz4:28
9."Keep Hoes Alive"HarrisDef Starz2:08
10."Birth Mark"HarrisDef Starz3:18
11."Lime"HarrisDef Starz2:11
12."Jesus"Harris
3:25
Total length:36:36
Sampling credits

References
  1. Bundy, Will (October 6, 2016). "CupcakKe Announces New Album "Audacious"". Fader. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  2. "CupcakKe Shares Audacious Album". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  3. cupcakKe (2016-10-13), CupcakKe - Picking Cotton, retrieved 2017-06-24
  4. Smith, Josh (28 September 2016). "Meet CupcakKe, The Dazzling Rapper Who's Just As Freaky As You And Me THE FADER". The Fader. FADER Magazine. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  5. "I'm Marilyn MonHOE on Instagram: "Surprise 💯 The tracklist is here 🙌🏿"". Instagram. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  6. "CupcakKe - Spider-Man Dick". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  7. cupcakKe (2016-11-27), CupcakKe - Budget, retrieved 2017-06-24
  8. cupcakKe (2016-12-11), CupcakKe - LGBT, retrieved 2017-06-24
  9. cupcakKe (2017-01-09), CupcakKe - Ace Hardware, retrieved 2017-06-24
  10. cupcakKe (2017-01-19), CupcakKe - Homework, retrieved 2017-06-24
  11. cupcakKe (2017-02-06), CupcakKe - Mistress, retrieved 2017-06-24
  12. Daw, Stephen (26 March 2018). "CupcakKe Drops New Video for Her LGBTQ Banger 'Crayons'". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  14. "Audacious by cupcakKe". iTunes (U.S.). 12 November 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
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