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No Hands (album)

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No Hands
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)
RecordedOctober 2023[1] – March 2024[2]
Genre
Length31:25
LabelSelf-released
ProducerJoey Valence, Patrick Nissley, Lucas Banker
Joey Valence & Brae chronology
Punk Tactics
(2023)
No Hands
(2024)
Singles from No Hands
  1. "The Baddest"
    Released: April 26, 2024
  2. "Packapunch"
    Released: June 3, 2024

No Hands (stylized in all uppercase) is the second studio album by American rap duo Joey Valence & Brae. It was self released on June 7, 2024. Excluding two songs, it exclusively features production from Joey Valence, one-half of the duo. Its featured artists consist of Danny Brown, Z-Trip, and Terror Reid. The album went on to receive critical acclaim.

On September 13, 2024, the deluxe edition was released, featuring 3 new songs, "Pineapple Fried Rice", "Freaks" and a cover of Charli XCX's "365".

Background

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The title of the album refers to a double entendre on the concept of "no hands", meaning to be skillful without the need of hands. The album explores concepts of rebellion, confidence, violence and authenticity.[3]

On August 24, 2024, a breakdown of the album's production was livestreamed on the Joey Valence & Brae YouTube channel.[4][5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Joey Valence, excluding "Ok" and "Doughboy", which are co-produced with Patrick Nissley and Luke Banker.

No Hands track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Bussit"
  • Joey Valence
  • Braedan Lugue
2:35
2."Packapunch" (featuring Danny Brown)
  • Valence
  • Lugue
  • Danny Brown
3:00
3."No Hands" (featuring Z-Trip)
  • Valence
  • Lugue
2:47
4."Like a Punk"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
2:24
5."Where U From"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
2:46
6."Intermission 2"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
1:49
7."The Baddest"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
  • Lucas Banker
  • Patrick Nissley
2:23
8."Ok"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
  • Banker
2:23
9."Doughboy" (featuring Terror Reid)
  • Valence
  • Banker
  • Nissley
2:53
10."What U Need"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
2:18
11."John Cena"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
2:43
12."Omnitrix"
  • Valence
  • Lugue
3:18
Total length:31:25

References

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  1. ^ Joey Valence & Brae | NO HANDS | LIVE PRODUCTION BREAKDOWN (PART 2). Joey Valence & Brae. YouTube. August 24, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Joey Valence & Brae | Making Of 'NO HANDS' | Documentary. Joey Valence & Brae. YouTube. July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "NO HANDS - Joey Valence & Brae". www.genius.com. June 7, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Joey Valence & Brae (2024-08-24). Joey Valence & Brae | NO HANDS | LIVE PRODUCTION BREAKDOWN. Retrieved 2024-09-16 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Joey Valence & Brae (2024-08-24). Joey Valence & Brae | NO HANDS | LIVE PRODUCTION BREAKDOWN (PART 2). Retrieved 2024-09-16 – via YouTube.
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