A Gift & a Kers
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| Released | 23 June 2023 | |||
| Genre | Australian hip hop | |||
| Length | 73:21 | |||
| Label | ABK | |||
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A Gift & a Kers is the tenth and final[1][2] album by Australian rapper Kerser, released through ABK and Warner Music Australia on 23 June 2023. It was preceded by the lead single "Winner".[2] The album marks Kerser's first number-one album in Australia.[3]
At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Hip Hop/Rap Release .[4]
Background[edit]
Kerser had expressed a desire to record 10 albums in 10 years, but his plan was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed him three years to finish his final album rather than his usual four-month period between touring.[1] Kerser stated: "I honestly feel like I reached my full potential on this album."[2] He also said, "I feel like I covered every Kers style, so it really takes the fans on a journey. [...] My final thank you and my final imprint on the scene I built."[1]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Main Event" | 2:09 |
| 2. | "Hit After Hit" | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Ask About Me" (featuring Dekstah) | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Winner" | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Reppin'" | 2:24 |
| 6. | "High Demand" | 3:43 |
| 7. | "Move wit' da Rhymes" | 3:03 |
| 8. | "Telem How" | 2:57 |
| 9. | "I Look Like Money" | 2:23 |
| 10. | "Never Be the Same" | 3:55 |
| 11. | "Tryin'" | 2:49 |
| 12. | "Take You Back" | 3:29 |
| 13. | "On a Mission" | 3:02 |
| 14. | "Swimmin' in da Air" | 3:11 |
| 15. | "Seen It All" | 2:30 |
| 16. | "Claimed My Crown" | 3:00 |
| 17. | "Walk wit' Me" | 3:11 |
| 18. | "Back Again" | 3:19 |
| 19. | "Been Some Time" | 3:33 |
| 20. | "Modern Love" | 3:23 |
| 21. | "Mmm So Good" | 2:58 |
| 22. | "Like I'm Trapped" | 3:46 |
| 23. | "Will I Ever See You Again" | 4:08 |
| Total length: | 73:21 | |
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] | 1 |
Year-end charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| Australian Artist Albums (ARIA)[6] | 28 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Lochrie, Conor (27 June 2023). "Kerser Gives Fans a Parting Gift With His Final Album". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Chrisfield, Bryget (28 June 2023). "On A Gift & a Kers, every Kerser style is reprazented". Beat. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Kerser gives the gift of two straight Aussie #1s". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Album Chart for 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2024.