SremmLife 2 is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd. It was released on August 12, 2016, by EarDrummers Entertainment and Interscope Records. The album serves as a sequel to their previous studio effort, SremmLife (2015).
The album was supported by four singles: "By Chance", "Look Alive", "Black Beatles" featuring Gucci Mane, and "Swang" (which was included as a deluxe edition bonus track).
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Singles
The lead single from the album, called "By Chance" was released on February 13, 2016. The track was produced by the duo's frequent collaborator Mike Will Made It, with additional production by one of these newest members from his EarDrummers label Resource. The song did not fare well commercially, becoming the group's only single that has failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
The second single from the album, called "Look Alive" was released on April 14, 2016. Mike Will Made It also produced this track. The song performed moderately on charts, peaking at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Black Beatles" was sent to urban radio on September 13, 2016, as the third single. On September 22, 2016, the music video for "Black Beatles" was released on Rae Sremmurd's Vevo account on YouTube. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Rae Sremmurd's first number one single and making it the most successful single of their career.
"Swang" was sent to urban radio on January 24, 2017, as the fourth single. It will be pushed to rhythmic radio March 7, 2017.
Other songs
The first promotional single from the album, called "Over Here" was released on March 25, 2016. The track was released as an interactive music video powered by Doritos. The song features guest vocals from a local rapper and one of the newest member of their SremmLife Crew Bobo Swae, with Mike Will Made It, who also produced this track. "Set the Roof", featuring Lil Jon' was premiered as the second promotional single the week leading up to the album's release. The music video for "Shake It Fast" was released on November 30, 2016 on Rae Sremmurd's Vevo account on YouTube. The music video for "Real Chill" was released on December 26, 2016 on Rae Sremmurd's Vevo account on YouTube.
Promotion
Rae Sremmurd announced that they would tour with American rapper Lil Yachty, in promotion of his new album. The SremmLife 2 Tour began in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Republic NOLA on October 1, 2016, and ended in San Diego, California at the Observatory on November 16, 2016.
Commercial performance
SremmLife 2 debuted at number seven on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 15,000 copies and 30,000 sales-plus-streaming units. It re-entered at a new peak of number five on the chart on the issue dated November 26, 2016, due to the success of "Black Beatles". The next week, it moved up another spot to number four. As of January 2017 the album has sold over 223,000 units.
Critical reception
SremmLife 2 received generally positive reviews, with most praise going toward the maturation in tone in contrast to their debut. Swae Lee's presence received wide praise, with some critics suggesting potential for a strong solo career. Exclaim!'s Calum Slingerland gave the album a positive review, calling it "a rarely relenting party with more substance than the last."
Year-end lists
Track listing
Notes
- ^a signifies a co-producer.
Sample credits
- "Set the Roof" contains interpolations from the composition "I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops)", written by Lonnie Simmons, Charlie Wilson, Robert Wilson, Ronnie Wilson and Rudolph Taylor and performed by The Gap Band.
- "Black Beatles" contains interpolations of "Hey Ya!" by Outkast.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album booklet.
Performance
Production
Technical
Miscellaneous
Charts
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