| Kenny Dennis III | ||||
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| Released | November 11, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 46:48 | |||
| Label | Joyful Noise Recordings | |||
| Producer | Odd Nosdam | |||
| Serengeti chronology | ||||
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Kenny Dennis III is a studio album by American rapper Serengeti.[1] It was released on Joyful Noise Recordings on November 11, 2014.[2]
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Kenny Dennis - "No Beginner"
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Serengeti as Kenny Dennis - "Shidoshi" (Official Video)
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Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Christgau's Consumer Guide |  [4] |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[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. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ Millard, Drew (October 7, 2014). "Listen to "No Beginner" From Serengeti AKA Kenny Dennis". Vice. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Serengeti "Shidoshi"". Self-Titled. October 30, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Kenny Dennis III - Serengeti". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Serengeti". Christgau's Consumer Guide. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (November 21, 2014). "Serengeti: Kenny Dennis III". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ Paul, John (November 13, 2014). "Serengeti: Kenny Dennis III". PopMatters. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ Reeves, Mosi (November 11, 2014). "Sergenti, Kenny Dennis III". Wondering Sound. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "The 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014: Serengeti, Kenny Dennis III (Joyful Noise Recordings)". Spin. December 12, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "40 Best Rap Albums of 2014: 28. Serengeti, 'Kenny Dennis III'". Rolling Stone. December 23, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Serengeti: Chart History (Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
External links
- Kenny Dennis III at Discogs (list of releases)
This page was last edited on 10 December 2021, at 22:45