Minorville (album)

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Minorville
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Studio album by Derek Minor
Released September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)
Genre Christian hip hop
Label Reflection, Reach
Derek Minor chronology
Dying to Live
(2011)Dying to Live2011		 Minorville
(2013)		 Empire
(2015)Empire2015

Minorville is the fourth album by American Christian hip hop artist Derek Minor, released on September 10, 2013 through Reflection Music Group and Reach Records.

Reception

Critical reception

Andy Kellman from AllMusic gave the album a 3.5 out of 5 calling it "his most sonically rich and lyrically creative work yet".[1] Michael Weaver from Jesus Freak Hideout gave the album a 4 out of 5, he said the album was a "slight step below" Minor's previous album Dying to Live but gave some positive feedback about the album for its messages saying " the record contains some important messages that are definitely powerful in nature".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 3.5/5 stars[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout 4/5 stars[2]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at No. 40 on Billboard 200, No. 2 on Christian Albums and No. 6 on Rap Albums, with approximately 8,300 copies sold in its first week.[3] The album has sold 19,000 copies in the US as of January 2015.[4]

Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Lost to Minorville" (featuring J.R.- uncredited) Derek Johnson, Courtney Peebles, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny Derek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prilozny 1:48
2. "IGWT" (featuring Thi'sl) D. Johnson, Torrance Esmond, Charles Dunlap, Lincoln Morris Derek Minor, The Heat Academy 3:45
3. "Gimmie" (featuring Tasha Catour- uncredited) D. Johnson, C. Mackey, J. Prielozny Derek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny 3:58
4. "We Gone Make It" (featuring Canton Jones) D. Johnson, J. Prielozny, Krishon Gaines Derek Minor, Joseph Prilozny, KG On The Track 3:55
5. "Ready, Set, Go"   D. Johnson, C. Mackey, J. Prielozny Derek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny 3:32
6. "Hot Air Balloon" (featuring Kiya Lacey) D. Johnson, Thomas Johnson, C. Mackey, J. Prielozny Derek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny 3:24
7. "We Are (Champions)" (featuring SPZRKT) D. Johnson, Xavier Adams, George Ramirez G Roc for Beat Mekanicz 3:43
8. "Love You Better" (featuring JC) D. Johnson, T. Esmond, Brian Tistog, Justin Norvell Crowder Mr. Inkredible 3:38
9. "Respect That" (featuring Deraj and RMG) D. Johnson, Jared Wells, Toney Frazier, Chad Jones, Aaron McCain, J. Prielozny, Blair Atkinson Derek Minor, Joseph Prielozny, Supaman Beatz 4:24
10. "Making Me More" (featuring Mel Washington) D. Johnson, Mel Washington Derek Minor 4:03
11. "Sweet Dreams" (featuring Kiya Lacey- uncredited) D. Johnson, J. Prielozny Derek Minor, Joseph Prielozny 3:49
12. "Dear Mr. Christian," (featuring Dee-1 and Lecrae) D. Johnson, David Augustine, Jr., Lecrae Moore, T. Esmond, C. Dunlap, L. Morris The Heat Academy 4:25
13. "Heaven's Little Runaway" (featuring Danika Hawkins- uncredited) D. Johnson, J. Prielozny Derek Minor, Joseph Prielozny 1:23
14. "Homecoming" (featuring Isaac Caree) D. Johnson, C. Mackey, J. Prielozny Derek Minor, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny 4:33
15. "Deaf [Bonus Track]"   D. Johnson, Gabriel Azucena Gawvi 3:26
16. "Level Up [Hidden Bonus Track]" (featuring Foure) D. Johnson   3:20

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References

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