6 Kiss is the second full-length solo mixtape by American rapper Lil B. At 20 years old, he released the album on December 22, 2009.[1][2] It follows the release of his first solo mixtape I’m Thraxx that was released on September 24, 2009.[2][3] The album cover was illustrated by Benjamin Marra which depicts Lil B shirtless with a halo on his head.[4] Clams Casino is the primary producer of the album.[5]
| 6 Kiss | ||||
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| Mixtape by | ||||
| Released | December 22, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Rap, cloud rap, underground hip hop, West Coast hip hop, alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 87:46 | |||
| Label | Permanent Marks | |||
| Producer | Trey G., Clams Casino, Keyboard Kid, Just Blaze, Nic Swagger, Omega One, Emynd, Squadda B, Beat Flippaz, DecadeZ, Cracka Lack, DJ Paul, Juicy J | |||
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Background
Prior to releasing 6 Kiss, Lil B was a part of a hip hop group, The Pack, and released a song "Vans" that reached #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006.[6][7] During 2008 and 2009, he was busy uploading songs on Myspace where he started to develop a cult-like underground following.[8]
Reception
The Rolling Stone ranked the second track on the album, "I'm God" at 37th on their 2023 list of "The 100 Greatest West Coast Hip-Hop Songs of All Time"[5]
Soulja Boy, a prominent rapper, stated that one of his all-time favorite albums is 6 Kiss, therefore further popularizing the album.[9] Additionally, rappers including Kendrick Lamar and Tyler the Creator applauded his work and revolutionary style. Despite this, older rappers ignored his mixtape as it strayed from traditional styles.[5] Lil B has also faced criticism from fans for some materialistic and misogynistic lyrics.[8]
Influence
The release of 6 Kiss started the sub-genre of rap: cloud rap, which is know for ethereal sounds combined with melodic rapping.[10] Many critics attribute 6 Kiss to be one of the most influential albums of all time[11][2] and say that it allowed for the success of many rappers, such as A$AP Rocky, Yung Lean, Playboi Carti and Bladee.[11][12] The instrumental of "I'm God" received a cult following on the Internet and is considered one of the most important cloud rap tracks.[13][14][15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "B.O.R. (Birth of Rap)" | 3:56 |
| 2. | "I'm God" | 4:38 |
| 3. | "Walk the World" | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Beat the Odds" | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Based" | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Real Plexxx" | 3:13 |
| 7. | "Rolls Royce" | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Let the Eagles Go" | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Ridin' 4 My Niggaz" | 3:13 |
| 10. | "Myspace" | 3:56 |
| 11. | "What I Mean" | 3:05 |
| 12. | "I Want Your Bitch" | 3:58 |
| 13. | "All Alone" | 4:45 |
| 14. | "Pretty Bitch" | 4:39 |
| 15. | "Finna Hit a Lick" | 3:31 |
| 16. | "I'm the Devil" | 3:45 |
| 17. | "What You Doin'" | 4:21 |
| 18. | "O My God 66" | 4:07 |
| 19. | "I Got Bitches" | 6:53 |
| 20. | "We Ridin' Scraper" | 4:59 |
| 21. | "X-Men" | 3:05 |
| 22. | "Smoke Trees Fxxx Hoes" | 3:15 |
| Total length: | 87:46 | |