Faith (Pop Smoke album)

Faith is the second and final studio album by late American rapper Pop Smoke. It was released on July 16, 2021, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. Faith is a drill, trap, and hip hop record with elements of pop-trap, gospel, and pop.

Faith
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 16, 2021
Genre
Length56:04
Label
Producer
Pop Smoke chronology
Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon
(2020)
Faith
(2021)
Singles from Faith
  1. "Mr. Jones"
    Released: July 16, 2021
  2. "Demeanor"
    Released: July 20, 2021
  3. "Woo Baby"
    Released: July 22, 2021
  4. "Bad Boys"
    Released: July 30, 2021

Critical reception

Faith was met with mixed reviews from music critics. [1][2]

Singles

A total of four singles were released throughout 2021.

The lead single "Mr. Jones" featuring Future was released the same day as the album. It peaked at number 71 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 70 on the Billboard Global 200.

"Demeanor" featuring Dua Lipa was released to rhythmic contemporary and contemporary hit radio formats in the United States on July 20, 2021, as Faith's second single. It peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Woo Baby" featuring Chris Brown was also sent to the American rhythmic contemporary radio as the album's third single on July 22, 2021. The song peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard airplay Rhythmic chart.

Rankings

Entertainment Weekly, HipHopDX, and Yardbarker placed Faith on their lists of worst albums of 2021. Capital Xtra placed the album on their best albums of 2021 list.

Faith was a commercial success, as it debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. It gave Pop Smoke his second US number-one hit. Pop Smoke became the first artist in history to have his first two albums posthumously debut at number one on the Billboard 200. The album also peaked at number one on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Canadian Albums Charts. It reached the top-10 of 17 other regions, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland.

Track listing

Faith track listing
No. TitleProducer(s) Length
1. "Good News"  808MeloBeats 0:46
2. "More Time"  
2:00
3. "Tell the Vision" (featuring Kanye West and Pusha T)
  • West
  • Jahlil
  • Rico Beats
  • FnZ
  • SethInTheKitchen
  • Boogz
3:35
4. "Manslaughter" (featuring Rick Ross and The-Dream)
4:09
5. "Bout a Million" (featuring 21 Savage and 42 Dugg)Axl 3:23
6. "Brush Em" (featuring Rah Swish)
  • 808MeloBeats
  • J. Jackson[b]
  • Dylan Jackson[b]
2:30
7. "Top Shotta" (with The Neptunes, featuring Pusha T, Travi and Beam)The Neptunes 4:19
8. "30" (featuring Bizzy Banks)Rico Beats 3:48
9. "Beat the Speaker"  
  • 808MeloBeats
  • Fritz tha Producer
1:46
10. "Coupe"  Rico Beats 2:03
11. "What's Crackin'" (featuring Takeoff)Rico Beats 2:57
12. "Genius" (with Lil Tjay and Swae Lee)
3:28
13. "Mr. Jones" (featuring Future)
3:34
14. "Woo Baby Interlude"    0:28
15. "Woo Baby" (featuring Chris Brown)
  • Boogz
  • 2300
2:36
16. "Demeanor" (featuring Dua Lipa)
  • Decaro
  • Mantra
  • Gomes
  • J. Jackson
  • Corey "Cutz" Nutile[b]
3:04
17. "Spoiled" (featuring Pharrell)The Neptunes 1:44
18. "8-Ball" (featuring Kid Cudi)
2:56
19. "Back Door" (featuring Quavo and Kodak Black)
  • Tahj Money
  • TNT
  • Kidd Fredo
4:03
20. "Merci Beaucoup"  The Neptunes 2:55
Total length:
56:04
Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)
No. TitleProducer(s) Length
21. "Questions"  808MeloBeats 2:25
22. "Run Down" (featuring OnPointLikeOP and G Herbo)Yoz 3:00
23. "Money Man" (featuring Killa)Yamaica 2:15
24. "Defiant" (featuring Dread Woo and Travi)
  • Fritz tha Producer
  • LSP
3:54
25. "Rumble" (featuring Tay Floss)Joezee 3:24
26. "Don't Know Em" (with Rah Swish)Axl 1:51
27. "Double It" (featuring Fetty Luciano)808MeloBeats 2:46
28. "Mr. Jones" (Remix; with Anuel AA)
  • CashMoneyAP
  • Foreign Teck
  • Los the Producer
  • JW Lucas
3:49
29. "Bad Boys" (featuring Obasi Jackson)O. Jackson 2:42
30. "Dior"  808MeloBeats 3:36
Total length:
86:02

Notes

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

References

  1. Kyles, Yohance (July 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke Makes History As Second Posthumous Album 'Faith' Debuts at No. 1". AllHipHop. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. Coscarelli, Joe (July 26, 2021). "Pop Smoke's Second Posthumous Album, 'Faith,' Hits No. 1". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.