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'''''The Perfect LUV Tape''''' is the fourth [[mixtape]] by American rapper [[Lil Uzi Vert]]. It was released on July 31, 2016 by [[Atlantic Records]] and Generation Now.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/liluzivert/sets/the-perfect-luv-tape-r|title=THE PERFECT LUV TAPE®️|website=SoundCloud}}</ref> The mixtape features [[guest appearance]]s from [[Playboi Carti]], [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]] and [[Future (rapper)|Future]]. And features productions from [[Cubeatz]], [[Don Cannon]], DP Beats, Ike Beatz, Lyle LeDuff, [[Maaly Raw]], [[Nard & B]], [[Metro Boomin]], XL Eagle and [[Zaytoven]]. The mixtape is considered a spiritual successor to ''[[Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World]]'' as it retains subtle references to the mixtape, as well as the graphic novel series [[Scott Pilgrim]], on its cover art. The cover art was created by Eryck Sakutaro. The song "Do What I Want" has been featured in the soundtrack for the video game "[[NBA 2K18]]".
'''''The Perfect LUV Tape''''' is the fourth mixtape by American rapper and singer [[Lil Uzi Vert]]. It was released through Generation Now and [[Atlantic Records]] on July 31, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=THE PERFECT LUV TAPE®️ |url=https://soundcloud.com/liluzivert/sets/the-perfect-luv-tape-r |website=SoundCloud}}</ref> The mixtape features [[guest appearance]]s from American rappers [[Playboi Carti]], [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]], and [[Future (rapper)|Future]]. The mixtape's production was handled by [[Don Cannon]], [[DJ Drama]], [[Cubeatz]], [[Maaly Raw]], [[Metro Boomin]], [[Zaytoven]], [[Nard & B]], and among others. The mixtape is considered a spiritual successor to ''[[Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World]]'' (2016) as it retains subtle references to the mixtape, as well as the graphic novel series [[Scott Pilgrim]], on its cover art. The cover art was created by Eryck Sakutaro. The song "[[Do What I Want]]" has been featured in the soundtrack for the video game "[[NBA 2K18]]".

The album was supported by two singles, "Seven Millions" and "Erase Your Social". ''The Perfect LUV Tape'' received mostly positive reviews from critics, debuting at number 55 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. In February 2018, the mixtape was certified gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) for combined sales, streaming, and track-sale equivalents of 500,000 units.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-15 |title=Lil Uzi Vert's "The Perfect LUV Tape" Certified Gold |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/99181-lil-uzi-verts-the-perfect-luv-tape-certified-gold-news |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |language=en}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 03:38, 11 December 2024

The Perfect LUV Tape
Mixtape by
ReleasedJuly 31, 2016
Recorded2016
StudioMeans Street Studios (Atlanta, GA)
Genre
Length30:07
Label
Producer
Lil Uzi Vert chronology
Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World
(2016)
The Perfect LUV Tape
(2016)
1017 vs. the World
(2016)
Singles from The Perfect Luv Tape
  1. "Seven Million"
    Released: July 31, 2016
  2. "Erase Your Social"
    Released: July 31, 2016
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HotNewHipHop76%[2]
Pitchfork6.9/10[3]
PopMatters6/10[4]

The Perfect LUV Tape is the fourth mixtape by American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released through Generation Now and Atlantic Records on July 31, 2016.[5] The mixtape features guest appearances from American rappers Playboi Carti, Offset, and Future. The mixtape's production was handled by Don Cannon, DJ Drama, Cubeatz, Maaly Raw, Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, Nard & B, and among others. The mixtape is considered a spiritual successor to Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World (2016) as it retains subtle references to the mixtape, as well as the graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim, on its cover art. The cover art was created by Eryck Sakutaro. The song "Do What I Want" has been featured in the soundtrack for the video game "NBA 2K18".

The album was supported by two singles, "Seven Millions" and "Erase Your Social". The Perfect LUV Tape received mostly positive reviews from critics, debuting at number 55 on the US Billboard 200. In February 2018, the mixtape was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales, streaming, and track-sale equivalents of 500,000 units.[6]

Track listing

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Credits were adapted from the album's liner notes.[7]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Do What I Want"2:55
2."Of Course We Ghetto Flowers" (featuring Playboi Carti and Offset)Maaly Raw4:22
3."Original Uzi (4 of Us)"
  • Woods
  • Henry
  • Ivison Smith
2:46
4."Money Mitch"Zaytoven4:07
5."SideLine Watching (Hold Up)"
  • Woods
  • Dotson
Zaytoven3:11
6."I Can Drive"
  • Woods
  • Don Paschall
DP Beats2:33
7."You're Lost"
  • Woods
  • Cannon
  • Marcus Slade
  • Don Cannon
  • Slade Da Monsta
2:38
8."Erase Your Social"
  • Woods
  • Cannon
  • Lyle LeDuff
  • Don Cannon
  • LeDuff[a]
3:20
9."Ronda (Winners)"3:36
10."Seven Million" (featuring Future)
3:02
Total length:30:07

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an uncredited co-producer

Personnel

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Credits were adapted from the album's liner notes.[7]

Technical

  • Kesha "K. Lee" Lee – recording (all tracks), mixing (tracks 1–6)
  • Don Cannon – mixing (tracks 7–10)
  • Chris Athens – mastering (all tracks)

Additional personnel

  • Don Cannon – album producer
  • Carolyn Tracey – project manager
  • Farris Knudsen – cover art design
  • Matt Meiners – package design

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "The Perfect Luv Tape – Lil Uzi Vert". AllMusic. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  2. ^ Lyons, Patrick (August 6, 2016). "Lil Uzi Vert's "The Perfect Luv Tape" (Review)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  3. ^ Pearce, Sheldon (August 4, 2016). "Lil Uzi Vert: The Perfect Luv Tape". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  4. ^ Duricy, Sheldon (August 8, 2016). "Lil Uzi Vert: The Perfect Luv Tape". PopMatters. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  5. ^ "THE PERFECT LUV TAPE®️". SoundCloud.
  6. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert's "The Perfect LUV Tape" Certified Gold". www.hotnewhiphop.com. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  7. ^ a b The Perfect Luv Tape (CD liner notes). Lil Uzi Vert. Atlantic Records. 2016.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  9. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  10. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  11. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "American album certifications – Lil Uzi Vert – The Perfect Luv Tape". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 12, 2018.