The Space Between (Majid Jordan album)

The Space Between
Studio album by
Majid Jordan
ReleasedOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)
Recorded2016–17
Length49:34
Label
Producer
Majid Jordan chronology
Majid Jordan
(2016) 		The Space Between
(2017) 		Wildest Dreams
(2021)
Singles from The Space Between
  1. "Phases"
    Released: April 28, 2017
  2. "One I Want"
    Released: June 15, 2017
  3. "My Imagination"
    Released: September 28, 2017
  4. "Body Talk"
    Released: October 19, 2017

The Space Between is the second studio album by Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan, released on October 27, 2017, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records.[1] It features guest appearances from OVO label-mates PartyNextDoor and Dvsn. The album's production was handled primarily by Majid Jordan, alongside Nineteen85 and Stargate.

Background

On July 31, 2017, Majid Jordan took to Instagram to announce the album.[2][3] The tracklist was revealed on October 17, 2017.[4]

Singles

The lead single, "Phases", was released on April 28, 2017.[5] The second single, "One I Want", featuring OVO label-mate PartyNextDoor, was released on June 15, 2017.[6] The third and final single, "My Imagination", featuring another OVO label-mate Dvsn, was released on September 28, 2017.[7]

Promotion

Tour

On January 1, 2018, Majid Jordan announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album, titled The Space Between Tour. The tour began on January 16, 2018 in Montreal, at M Telus.[8][9]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!7/10[10]
Pitchfork7.4/10[11]

The Space Between received positive reviews from critics. Briana Younger from Pitchfork said, "The writing is simple but effective; the productions are intricate but subtly propulsive. There is plenty that can stand alone here, but the album is best consumed all the way through, present and unhurried."[12] Yasin Rahman from Exclaim' stated, "The Space Between is enjoyable and interesting. Majid Jordan haven't strayed too far from their typical formula, but keep things interesting for their fans with introspective lyrics and new sounds."[13]

Track listing

The Space Between track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
Ullman1:07
2."Gave Your Love Away"
  • Al-Maskati
  • Ullman
Ullman4:45
3."OG Heartthrob"
  • Al-Maskati
  • Ullman
Ullman4:28
4."Body Talk"
3:27
5."Not Ashamed"
Ullman4:00
6."One I Want" (featuring PartyNextDoor)
Majid Jordan3:32
7."You"
  • Al-Maskati
  • Ullman
Ullman5:42
8."Phases"
  • Al-Maskati
  • Ullman
Ullman3:37
9."Asleep"
Ullman3:49
10."What You Do to Me"
  • Al-Maskati
  • Ullman
  • Juber
Ullman3:36
11."My Imagination" (featuring Dvsn)
3:45
12."The Space Between"
  • Al-Maskati
  • Ullman
  • Parks
Ullman3:25
13."Outro"
  • Al-Maskati
  • Ullman
Ullman4:21
Total length:49:34

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for The Space Between
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[14] 30
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[15] 38
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[16] 10
US Billboard 200[17] 74
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[18] 35

References

  1. ^ "The Space Between by Majid Jordan on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 1, 2017). "Majid Jordan Announce Sophomore Album 'The Space Between'". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "MAJID JORDAN [|] THE SPACE BETWEEN [|] COMING THIS FALL". Instagram. July 31, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  4. ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 17, 2017). "Majid Jordan Reveal "The Space Between" Tracklist". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "Majid Jordan Releases New Single "Phases" Ahead of Upcoming Album". Highsnobiety. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  6. ^ Platon, Adelle (June 15, 2017). "Majid Jordan Teams With PARTYNEXTDOOR for 'One I Want'". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  7. ^ "New Music: Majid Jordan feat. dvsn – 'My Imagination'". Rap-Up. September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  8. ^ Nelson, Daryl (October 19, 2017). "Majid Jordan hitting various U.S. Cities in 2018 on The Space Between Tour". AXS. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  9. ^ HP Cheung (October 18, 2017). "Majid Jordan Announces 'The Space Between' World Tour". Hypebeast. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  10. ^ "Majid Jordan The Space Between Album Review". Exclaim!. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  11. ^ Younger, Briana. "Majid Jordan The Space Between Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  12. ^ Younger, Briana. "The Space Between". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  13. ^ Rahman, Yasin. "The Space Between". Exclaim. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  14. ^ "Majid Jordan Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  15. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  16. ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  17. ^ "Majid Jordan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  18. ^ "Majid Jordan Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.