Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf

Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf
Compilation album by The Game
Released October 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)
Recorded 2013–14
Genre Hip hop
Length 60:05
Label
Producer
The Game chronology
Jesus Piece
(2012)		 Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf
(2014)		 The Documentary 2
(2015)
Singles from Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf
  1. "Bigger Than Me"
    Released: June 16, 2014
  2. "Or Nah"
    Released: July 1, 2014

Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf is the second compilation album[1][2] by American hip hop recording artist The Game. The album was released on October 14, 2014, by Blood Money Entertainment and eOne Music.[3] The album was supported by the singles "Bigger Than Me" and "Or Nah". Upon its release Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf received generally mixed reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 33,000 copies in its first week of release.

Background

In December 2012, The Game founded a new record label, Rolex Records along with rapper Stat Quo.[4] Following its founding, he bought his entire team at the record label Rolex watches. After a six-month legal battle with Rolex, he was forced to change the name and logo of the record label. He officially would then change the name of the label to The Firm.[5] Which then became Blood Money Entertainment.[6] The label signed West Coast rappers Skeme and Dubb as its first two artists.[7]

Promotion

On June 16, 2014, The Game released the album's first single "Bigger than Me".[8][9] The song heavily samples rock group Poliça's 2013 single "Warrior Lord". The second single off of Year of the Wolf, titled "Or Nah" was released on July 1, 2014[10][11] The album was originally scheduled to be released on September 16, 2014 but was pushed back a month for last minute touches and changes.[12] The Game held a contest in which the fans could design the album cover. He found it so difficult to pick a cover that he pushed back the winners announcement twice. Finally, on September 4, 2014 he announced that Instagram user "xoramos661" had made the cover he would use for the album.[13]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[14]
HipHopDX[15]
XXL4/5 (XL)[16]

Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf received mixed reviews from music critics. David Jeffries of AllMusic said, "More a misrepresentation than a failure, Blood Moon is a loose label comp that would do fine living in the forgiving lands of stopgap and second tier. Labeled as a Game album proper, it's a serious dip."[14] Kellan Miller of XXL stated, "With a heavy heart and head against the backdrop of soulful, funereal sounding instrumentals, The Game puts together two of the deepest, enduring cuts in his entire catalog." However, he characterizes much of the album as "filler".[16] Dean Mayorga of HipHopDX said, "The album ultimately fails in establishing a balance and plunges into unfocused aggression."[15]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200, with sales of 33,000 copies in the United States.[17] In its second week, the album dropped to number 31 on the chart, selling 9,000 copies.[18] The album has sold 80,000 copies as of October 2015.[19]

Track listing

No. TitleProducer(s) Length
1. "Bigger Than Me"  Jordan Mosley 5:31
2. "F.U.N."  Matthew Burnett 3:05
3. "Really" (featuring Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy & T.I.)
 5:27
4. "Fuck Yo Feelings" (featuring Lil Wayne & Chris Brown)Ocean & Nova 3:36
5. "On One" (featuring King Marie & Ty Dolla Sign)Isabella Summers 3:14
6. "Married To The Game" (featuring French Montana, Dubb & Sam Hook)Boi-1da 4:40
7. "The Purge" (featuring Stacy Barthe)Cozmo 5:14
8. "Trouble On My Mind" (performed by Dubb & Jake&Papa)
 2:58
9. "Cellphone" (featuring Dubb)The Mekanics 3:59
10. "Best Head Ever" (featuring Tyga & Eric Bellinger)Dupri 3:39
11. "Or Nah" (featuring Too Short, Problem, AV & Eric Bellinger)Dre 4:14
12. "Take That" (performed by Tyga & Pharaoh Prophet)Jereme Jay 3:04
13. "Food For My Stomach" (performed by Dubb & Skeme)Duke Dinero 4:16
14. "Hit Em Hard" (featuring Bobby Shmurda, Freddie Gibbs & Skeme)Amadeus 4:41
15. "Black On Black" (featuring Young Jeezy & Kevin Gates)
  • The MeKanics
  • Yung Ladd
 5:11

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[21] 27
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[22] 36
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[23] 8
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[24] 47
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[25] 36
UK Albums (OCC)[26] 60
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[27] 5
US Billboard 200[28] 7
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[29] 2
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[30] 1

References

  1. ↑ "The Game Confirms 'Blood Money' Is Only A Compilation Album; Hasn't Signed New Deal Yet". HipHop-N-More. June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Fleischer, Adam (October 14, 2014). "These 4 Tracks From Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf Prove That Game Is Still West Coast Royalty". MTV. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Game "Year Of The Wolf" Release Date, Tracklist, Cover Art". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Game, Stat Quo Launching New Record Label – XXL". Xxlmag.com. December 2, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Game Loses Legal Battle Over 'Rolex Records' Name, Renames Label – XXL". Xxlmag.com. July 27, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Game Addresses 50 Cent, G-Unit Reunion & Lil Durk Beef". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Game Signs Skeme And Dubb To Blood Money Entertainment". XXL. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Bigger Than Me – Single by Game". iTunes. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Listen to The Game Diss Rap's 'New Generation,' Frank Ocean on 'Bigger Than Me'". Radio.com. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  10. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Or Nah (feat. Too $hort, Problem, AV & Eric Bellinger) – Single by Game". iTunes. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Game "Year Of The Wolf" Release Date, Tracklist, Cover Art". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  12. ↑ Navjosh. "The Game Pushes Back 'Year Of The Wolf'; Announces 'The Documentary 2′ Release Date". Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  14. 1 2 David Jeffries. "Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf – Game – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  15. 1 2 HipHopDX. "Game". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  16. 1 2 "The Game Sounds Hungrier Than Ever On His Album 'Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf' – XXL". XXL. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  17. ↑ Tardio, Andres (October 11, 2014). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Game, Hoodie Allen, Chris Brown". HipHop DX. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  18. ↑ Tardio, Andres (October 29, 2014). "Hip Hop Album Sales: T.I., Logic, Game". HipHop DX. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf PA – CD – Best Buy". Best Buy. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – The Game – Blood Moon - Year Of The Wolf". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – The Game – Blood Moon - Year Of The Wolf" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Game – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Game. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  25. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – The Game – Blood Moon - Year Of The Wolf". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  26. ↑ "The Game | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  27. ↑ 25, 2014 "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  28. ↑ "Game – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Game. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  29. ↑ "Game – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Game. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Game – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Game. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
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