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Morning After is the second studio album by Canadian R&B duo Dvsn. It was released on October 13, 2017, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records.[2][3]

Background

The lead single "Mood" was released on September 5, 2017, which they announced on Instagram.[4][5] A teaser was revealed by dvsn on Instagram about the album on August 29, 2017.[6][7] The official artwork was released in the form of a 'movie poster-like' image.[8][9][10] In June 2017, they shared the song "Don't Choose", which was included as a single.[11]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic74/100[12]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[13]
Exclaim!7/10[14]
Pitchfork7.6/10[15]

AllMusic's Andy Kellman wrote that the new producers don't stray the duo away from the "downcast style of slow jams and ballads" of Sept. 5th, but concluded that: "Compared to the debut, this has a little more definition."[13] Yasin Rahman of Exclaim! praised Nineteen85's expansive "range of tempos and sound" and Daley's "vocal prowess" throughout the track listing but critiqued that more detailed lyricism than your typical R&B fare was needed, concluding that: "In general, dvsn have honed their skills since their debut, and it's resulted in a better-rounded and polished sound. With the cohesive and captivating Morning After, dvsn have used soothing vocals and layered beats to paint a sonic portrait of modern R&B."[14] Pitchfork contributor Marcus J. Moore also praised both Daley's "delicate and powerful voice" and Nineteen85's "shadowy, cinematic" production for crafting a heartbreak album that captures the "essence of R&B pillars" like Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange without utilizing either one for support.[15] Kevin Ritchie of NOW felt that Daley was more of an "interesting, expressive singer than [he is] a lyricist", noting the track listing was more "straightforward and plaintive than poetic or analytical," and was mixed on Nineteen85's production throughout the record, praising the "catchiness and precision" of the melodies (highlighting the "mid-tempo R&B" in the middle section) but critiqued that the replacement of Sept. 5th's "female gospel singers" with acoustic instrumentation, "wandering and jazzy piano riffs, melodic guitar and classic soul/R&B nods" overemphasized the overall sentimentality.[16]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[17]

Morning After[13]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Run Away"
Nineteen852:20
2."Nuh Time / Tek Time"
Nineteen855:40
3."Keep Calm"
4:44
4."Think About Me"
  • Daley
  • Jefferies
Nineteen854:06
5."Don't Choose"
Nineteen853:41
6."Mood"
  • Daley
  • Maneesh Bidaye
  • Jefferies
  • Maneesh
  • Nineteen85
3:35
7."P.O.V."
Nineteen853:36
8."You Do"
  • Daley
  • Jefferies
  • Noel Cadastre
  • Nineteen85
  • Noël
4:14
9."Morning After"
  • Nineteen85
  • Hannibal
4:29
10."Can't Wait"
  • Maneesh
  • Nineteen85
3:13
11."Claim"
  • Brian Morgan
  • Daley
  • Mark McKay
  • Cadastre
  • Jefferies
  • Brandon Robertson
3:08
12."Body Smile"
  • Daley
  • Tennant
  • Shebib
  • Jefferies
  • Nineteen85
  • 40
4:39
13."Conversations in a Diner"
  • Nineteen85
  • 40
4:03
Total length:51:28

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer
  • "P.O.V." is an abbreviation for 'Point Of View'
  • "Run Away" and "Conversations in a Diner" features background vocals from Amoy Levy, Camille Harrison, Rahiem Hurlock, Renee Rowe and Shantel May Marquardt
  • "Nuh Time / Tek Time" features additional vocals from Delilah and spoken vocals from Sabrina Brown
  • "Keep Calm" features background vocals from Amoy Levy, Camille Harrison and Shantel May Marquardt
  • "Don't Choose" features background vocals from Partynextdoor
  • "Claim" features background vocals from Noël Cadastre and additional vocals from Brian Morgan

Sample credits

  • "Keep Calm" contains a sample of "Slow Dance", written by Curtis Gadson, Roz Newberry and Ron Sanders and performed by David Ruffin
  • "P.O.V." contains a sample of "Fortunate", written by Robert Kelly and performed by Maxwell

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[17]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[18] 154
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[19] 19
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[20] 163
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[21] 4
US Billboard 200[22] 38
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[23] 22

References

  1. ^ Slingerland, Calum (August 3, 2017). "Dvsn Announce Sophomore 'Morning After' LP". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "Morning After by dvsn on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "dvsn Announces 'Morning After' Release Date". Rap-Up. September 7, 2017. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  4. ^ Montgomery, Sarah Jasmine (September 6, 2017). "dvsn Announce Release Date For New Album". The Fader. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  5. ^ Aron A. (September 6, 2017). "DVSN Announce "Morning After" Release Date". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Renshaw, David (August 29, 2017). "dvsn Tease New Music In Morning After Album Trailer". The Fader. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  7. ^ "Watch dvsn's 'Morning After' Trailer". Rap-Up. August 29, 2017. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  8. ^ Giulione, Bianca (August 10, 2017). "dvsn Announce New Album 'Morning After' on Instagram". Highsnobiety. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  9. ^ Goddard, Kevin (September 5, 2017). "DVSN Drops Off New Single "Mood"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  10. ^ Milca P. (August 12, 2017). "DVSN Unveil 'Morning After' Artwork". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  11. ^ Craighead, Olivia (August 9, 2017). "dvsn Announces New Album Morning After". The Fader. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  12. ^ "Morning After by dvsn". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  13. ^ a b c Kellman, Andy. "Morning After - dvsn". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  14. ^ a b Rahman, Yasin (October 19, 2017). "dvsn - Morning After". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  15. ^ a b Moore, Marcus J. (October 18, 2017). "dvsn: Morning After". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  16. ^ Ritchie, Kevin (October 25, 2017). "Dvsn get stark and sentimental on Morning After". NOW. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Morning After / dvsn TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  18. ^ "Ultratop.be – Dvsn – Morning After" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  19. ^ "P!nk and The Hip Dominate The Albums Sales Chart This Week". FYIMusicNews. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  20. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Dvsn – Morning After" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  21. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
  22. ^ "Dvsn Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  23. ^ "Dvsn Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
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