Kenny Dennis III

Kenny Dennis III
Studio album by
Serengeti
ReleasedNovember 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)
GenreHip hop
Length46:48
LabelJoyful Noise Recordings
ProducerOdd Nosdam
Serengeti chronology
Kenny Dennis LP
(2013) 		Kenny Dennis III
(2014) 		Kaleidoscope
(2016)

Kenny Dennis III is a studio album by American rapper Serengeti.[1] It was released on Joyful Noise Recordings on November 11, 2014.[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Christgau's Consumer Guide(1-star Honorable Mention)[4]
Pitchfork7.9/10[5]
PopMatters[6]
Wondering Sound[7]

David Jeffries of AllMusic says, "more than any of the earlier releases, it draws upon Chicago blues and other American roots music for its beats."[3]

Spin included it on the "40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014" list.[8] Rolling Stone placed it at number 28 on the "40 Best Rap Albums of 2014" list.[9]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."No Beginner"2:43
2."Off/On"4:04
3."Shidoshi"3:55
4."Win Big"1:11
5."Perfecto"1:16
6."On the Road"1:08
7."@ the Mall"1:47
8."Buddy Guy"2:22
9."Tanya T"3:11
10."Damn Dz"2:32
11."Big Betty"2:27
12."Dz Goes On"3:54
13."Mr. Drummond"2:10
14."Ain't No Joke"0:59
15."Get Back to Rap"0:26
16."Parkour"2:26
17."Lose Big"3:51
18."Need Clarity"2:02
19."Tickled Pink"4:24

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

  • Serengeti – vocals
  • Joji Kojima – vocals (2, 3, 11, 12, 18)
  • Anders Holm – vocals (4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16)
  • Jel – drums (10), vocals (13, 16), turntables
  • D.A. Fisher – guitar (12)
  • Robert Brooks – cello (19)
  • Odd Nosdam – production, arrangement, mixing
  • Daddy Kev – mastering
  • Silas – painting
  • David Woodruff – layout

Charts

Chart Peak
position
US Alternative Albums (Billboard)[10] 25
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] 7
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 42
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 36
US Rap Albums (Billboard)[14] 23

References

  1. ^ Millard, Drew (October 7, 2014). "Listen to "No Beginner" From Serengeti AKA Kenny Dennis". Vice. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "Serengeti "Shidoshi"". Self-Titled. October 30, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Kenny Dennis III - Serengeti". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  4. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Serengeti". Christgau's Consumer Guide. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  5. ^ Patrin, Nate (November 21, 2014). "Serengeti: Kenny Dennis III". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  6. ^ Paul, John (November 13, 2014). "Serengeti: Kenny Dennis III". PopMatters. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  7. ^ Reeves, Mosi (November 11, 2014). "Sergenti, Kenny Dennis III". Wondering Sound. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  8. ^ "The 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014: Serengeti, Kenny Dennis III (Joyful Noise Recordings)". Spin. December 12, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  9. ^ "40 Best Rap Albums of 2014: 28. Serengeti, 'Kenny Dennis III'". Rolling Stone. December 23, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  10. ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  11. ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  12. ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  13. ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  14. ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.