Book of Ryan

Book of Ryan
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 4, 2018
Recorded2013–2018
Studio
Various studios
GenreHip hop
Length65:25
Label
Producer
Royce da 5'9" chronology
PRhyme 2
(2018)
Book of Ryan
(2018)
The Allegory
(2020)
Singles from Book of Ryan
  1. "Boblo Boat"
    Released: March 2, 2018[1]
  2. "Stay Woke"
    Released: April 13, 2018
  3. "Dumb"
    Released: April 20, 2018
  4. "Caterpillar"
    Released: May 3, 2018
  5. "Amazing"
    Released: August 31, 2018
  6. "Power"
    Released: September 7, 2018
  7. "Cocaine"
    Released: January 18, 2019[2]

Book of Ryan is the seventh studio album by American rapper Royce da 5'9". It was released on May 4, 2018 by Royce's own label Heaven Studios and eOne Music.[3] The album features guest appearances from artists Eminem, J. Cole, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Fabolous, T-Pain, Logic, pianist Robert Glasper, Chavis Chandler, Agent Sasco, King Green, Ashley Sorrell, Melanie Rutherford, and Marsha Ambrosius. Meanwhile, the production was handled by a wide array of producers, including Mr. Porter, S1, Boi-1da, Cool & Dre, DJ Khalil and Frank Dukes, among others. Upon its release, the album received critical acclaim.

Background

Discussing the album in a Vibe interview weeks prior to the release of his sixth album Layers in April 2016, Royce stated Book of Ryan will be a "very personal one" and more introspective than his previous discography, saying that "it's really, really a lot of the stuff that I want to share".[4] He also stated that the album was approaching completion and was going to be released the same year. Little was said about Book of Ryan until after two years of delays for unknown reasons, the tracklist and cover art were revealed on March 22, 2018, after the collaborative release of PRhyme 2 with producer DJ Premier as a part of the duo PRhyme.[5][6] On the same day, it was also announced that Royce, along with producers Mr. Porter and S1 (both who did production for Layers), are serving as executive producers for the album.

On April 25, Royce officially revealed the producers for Book of Ryan.[7] The next day on April 26, Royce announced the featured artists on the album.[8]

Singles

The lead single, "Boblo Boat" featuring J. Cole, was released on March 23, 2018.[9] A music video for the single, directed by Cole, was released on Apple Music and Royce's official Vevo channel three days later on March 26.[10] In "Boblo Boat", the two artists focus on reminiscing on their childhood while the video centers on a group of children going to a local carnival and walking around the park while simultaneously getting into trouble, with frequent references to the Boblo Island Amusement Park. Comedian Cedric the Entertainer makes a cameo in the video as a security guard, who also contributed additional vocals at the beginning of the song.

"Stay Woke", the second single featuring female Detroit singer Ashley Sorrell, was released on April 13, 2018.[11] In the song, Royce talks about his documented past struggles with alcohol addiction, while celebrating how long it has been since he became sober. In an interview with HotNewHipHop on April 13, 2018, Royce elaborated on the choice of "Stay Woke" being the second single for Book of Ryan:

“Stay Woke” is more like an excerpt off the album. When you listen to the album in its entirety, “Stay Woke” serves as a commercial. Like a small gap in the story, just for you to hear some bars for a second.[12]

The third single, "Dumb" featuring Shady Records rapper Boogie, was released on April 19, 2018. It describes Royce and Boogie's frustration with the music industry. Joel Zela of 2DOPEBOYZ described the song being a "bar-for-bar" collaboration and also noted the production, calling it "piano-driven".[13] The fourth and last single, "Caterpillar" featuring Eminem and King Green, was released and accompanied by a music video on May 3, 2018.[14]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic84/100[15]
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!9/10[16]
HipHopDX[17]
HotNewHipHop88%[18]
JOE[19]
XXL[20]

Upon its release, Book of Ryan was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, receiving a score of 84 from review aggregator Metacritic.[21] Will Lavin of JOE stated that Book of Ryan "proves Royce Da 5’9” is a Top 5 dead or alive rapper, no question. Wearing his heart on his sleeve throughout, the album is an introspective gift that not too many people are capable of giving. Combining transcendent lyricism with incredible instrumental choices, it's an excellent example of how beats and rhymes are supposed to marry one another."[19]

Commercial performance

Book of Ryan debuted at number 24 on the US Billboard 200, with 19,000 album-equivalent units, which included 11,000 pure album sales.[22]

Track listing

Standard edition[23]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
  • Ryan Montgomery
  • Anthony Reid
AntMan Wonder1:29
2."Woke"
Key Wane1:32
3."My Parallel (Skit)"
Mr. Porter1:09
4."Caterpillar" (featuring Eminem and King Green)
  • S1
  • Epikh Pro
4:43
5."God Speed" (featuring Ashley Sorrell)
  • Montgomery
  • Porter
  • Ashley Sorrell
  • Lowery
Mr. Porter3:10
6."Dumb" (featuring Boogie)
  • S1
  • Epikh Pro
3:07
7."Who Are You (Skit)"
Mr. Porter2:36
8."Cocaine"
DJ Khalil3:33
9."Life Is Fair"
2:47
10."Boblo Boat" (featuring J. Cole)
4:42
11."Legendary"
  • Montgomery
  • Porter
Mr. Porter3:26
12."Summer on Lock" (featuring Pusha T, Jadakiss, Fabolous and Agent Sasco)
  • StreetRunner
  • Tarik Azzouz
3:44
13."Amazing" (featuring Melanie Rutherford)
  • Montgomery
  • Melanie Rutherford
  • Griffin Jr.
  • Lowery
  • S1
  • Epikh Pro
3:44
14."Outside" (featuring Marsha Ambrosius and Robert Glasper)
Mr. Porter3:19
15."Power"6:42
16."Protecting Ryan (Skit)"
  • Montgomery
  • Porter
  • Glasper
Mr. Porter3:19
17."Strong Friend"
  • Montgomery
  • Porter
Mr. Porter2:38
18."Anything/Everything"
  • Montgomery
  • Porter
Mr. Porter2:10
19."Stay Woke" (featuring Ashley Sorrell)3:15
20."First of the Month" (featuring T-Pain and Chavis Chandler)
Key Wane4:21
Total length:54:59
Bonus track edition[23]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
21."Caterpillar (Remix)" (featuring Logic and King Green)
  • S1
  • Epikh Pro
5:11
Total length:65:25

Notes

  • "Cocaine" features additional vocals by Nikki Grier.
  • "Boblo Boat" features additional vocals by Cedric the Entertainer.

Sample credits

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[25]

General personnel

  • Ryan Montgomery – composition, executive producer, A&R direction
  • Denaun Porter – composition, executive producer, producer (tracks 3, 5, 7, 11, 14, 16–18)
  • Larry Griffin Jr. – composition, co-executive producer, producer (tracks 4, 6, 13, 21)
  • Akino Childrey – co-executive producer, management, marketing
  • Brian Jones – recording
  • I.V. Duncan – recording
  • Morning Estrada – recording
  • Mike "Kuz" – recording
  • Sal Buscemi – recording
  • Ryan Highland – recording
  • Alexander "Smitty Beatz" Smith – recording
  • Mike Strange – recording (Eminem vocals)
  • Juro "Mez" Davis – recording (J. Cole vocals)
  • Kevin Luu – recording (Marsha Ambrosius vocals)
  • Mauricio Iragorri – mastering
  • Steve Baughman – mastering
  • Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering ("Caterpillar")

Additional personnel

  • Tresa Sanders – publicity
  • Chelsea Donini – digital marketing
  • Mike Saputo – art direction, design
  • Bruce Seckendorf – business management
  • Roger Mendoza – business management
  • Cindy De Sabato – business management

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[26] 27
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[27] 136
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[28] 7
Scottish Albums (OCC)[29] 52
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[30] 78
UK Albums (OCC)[31] 70
US Billboard 200[32] 24
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[33] 3
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[34] 14

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  9. ^ Sapaonara, Michael (March 23, 2018). "Royce Da 5'9" Enlists J. Cole for New Track 'Boblo Boat': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  10. ^ Sapaonara, Michael (March 26, 2018). "Royce Da 5'9" & J. Cole Reminisce About Old Times in 'Boblo Boat' Video". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  11. ^ Robertson, Darryl (April 13, 2018). "Royce da 5'9" Celebrates Sobriety On "Stay Woke" Feat. Ashley Sorrell". Vibe. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  12. ^ Findlay, Mitch (April 13, 2018). "Royce Da 5'9's "Book Of Ryan" Is His Most Important Album Yet". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  13. ^ Zela, Joel (April 19, 2018). "Royce 5'9" & Boogie Go "Dumb" On New Banger". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  14. ^ Clark, Trent (May 3, 2018). "Royce Da 5'9 & Eminem Lyrically Spaz In "Caterpillar" Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
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  16. ^ Wallace, Riley. "Royce 5'9": Book of Ryan". Exclaim! Media.
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