The Space Between (Majid Jordan album)
The Space Between | ||||
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Released | October 27, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
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Length | 49:34 | |||
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Majid Jordan chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Space Between | ||||
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The Space Between is the second studio album by Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan, released on October 27, 2017, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records.[1] It features guest appearances from OVO label-mates PartyNextDoor and Dvsn. The album's production was handled primarily by Majid Jordan, alongside Nineteen85 and Stargate.
Background
[edit]On July 31, 2017, Majid Jordan took to Instagram to announce the album.[2][3] The tracklist was revealed on October 17, 2017.[4]
Singles
[edit]The lead single, "Phases", was released on April 28, 2017.[5] The second single, "One I Want", featuring OVO label-mate PartyNextDoor, was released on June 15, 2017.[6] The third and final single, "My Imagination", featuring another OVO label-mate Dvsn, was released on September 28, 2017.[7]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Exclaim! | 7/10[8] |
Pitchfork | 7.4/10[9] |
Promotion
[edit]Tour
[edit]On January 1, 2018, Majid Jordan announced an official headlining concert tour to further promote the album, titled The Space Between Tour. The tour began on January 16, 2018 in Montreal, at M Telus.[10][11]
Tour dates | |||
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Date | City | Venue | |
North America | |||
January 16, 2018 | Montreal | M Telus | |
January 17, 2018 | Boston | House of Blues | |
January 19, 2018 | Philadelphia | The Fillmore | |
January 20, 2018 | New York City | Terminal 5 | |
January 22, 2018 | Brooklyn | Brooklyn Steel | |
January 23, 2018 | Washington | The Lincoln Theatre | |
January 26, 2018 | Atlanta | Buckhead Theatre | |
January 28, 2018 | Miami | Jackie Gleason Theater | |
January 29, 2018 | Orlando | The Beacham | |
January 31, 2018 | Houston | Warehouse Live | |
February 2, 2018 | Austin | Emo's | |
February 3, 2018 | Dallas | South Side Music Hall | |
February 6, 2018 | San Diego | The Observatory North Park | |
February 7, 2018 | Los Angeles | The Wiltern | |
February 9, 2018 | Santa Ana | The Observatory Orange County | |
February 10, 2018 | San Francisco | The Warfield Theatre | |
February 12, 2018 | Portland | Roseland Theater | |
February 13, 2018 | Vancouver | Orpheum | |
February 15, 2018 | Seattle | Showbox SoDo | |
February 18, 2018 | Denver | Gothic Theatre | |
February 21, 2018 | Chicago | The Vic Theatre | |
February 24, 2018 | Detroit | Majestic Theatre | |
April 4, 2018 | Toronto | Rebel | |
April 5, 2018 | Toronto | Rebel | |
Asia | |||
March 2, 2018 | Bahrain Bay | Spring of Culture | |
Europe | |||
March 5, 2018 | Manchester | O2 Ritz Manchester | |
March 7, 2018 | London | O2 Forum Kentish Town | |
March 9, 2018 | Birmingham | O2 Institute Birmingham | |
March 11, 2018 | Paris | Élysée Montmartre | |
March 14, 2018 | Rotterdam | Poppodium Annabel | |
March 15, 2018 | Amsterdam | Paradiso Grote Zaal | |
March 17, 2018 | Brussels | Bloody Louis | |
March 18, 2018 | Cologne | Live Music Hall | |
March 21, 2018 | Vienna | Simm City Festsaal Zentrum Simmering | |
March 22, 2018 | Prague | Roxy | |
March 24, 2018 | Warsaw | Niebo | |
March 26, 2018 | Berlin | Huxleys Neue Welt | |
March 27, 2018 | Hamburg | Docks | |
March 28, 2018 | Copenhagen | Koncerthuset | |
March 30, 2018 | Stockholm | Garaget | |
March 31, 2018 | Oslo | Vulkan Arena |
Critical reception
[edit]The Space Between received positive reviews from critics. Briana Younger from Pitchfork said, "The writing is simple but effective; the productions are intricate but subtly propulsive. There is plenty that can stand alone here, but the album is best consumed all the way through, present and unhurried."[12] Yasin Rahman from Exclaim' stated, "The Space Between is enjoyable and interesting. Majid Jordan haven't strayed too far from their typical formula, but keep things interesting for their fans with introspective lyrics and new sounds."[13]
Track listing
[edit]Credits were adapted from Tidal.[14]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | Ullman | 1:07 | |
2. | "Gave Your Love Away" |
| Ullman | 4:45 |
3. | "OG Heartthrob" |
| Ullman | 4:28 |
4. | "Body Talk" |
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| 3:27 |
5. | "Not Ashamed" |
| Ullman | 4:00 |
6. | "One I Want" (featuring PartyNextDoor) |
| Majid Jordan | 3:32 |
7. | "You" |
| Ullman | 5:42 |
8. | "Phases" |
| Ullman | 3:37 |
9. | "Asleep" |
| Ullman | 3:49 |
10. | "What You Do to Me" |
| Ullman | 3:36 |
11. | "My Imagination" (featuring Dvsn) |
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| 3:45 |
12. | "The Space Between" |
| Ullman | 3:25 |
13. | "Outro" |
| Ullman | 4:21 |
Total length: | 49:34 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits were adapted from Tidal.[14]
Performers
Technical
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Production
Managerial
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Charts
[edit]Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 30 |
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[16] | 38 |
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[17] | 10 |
US Billboard 200[18] | 74 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[19] | 35 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Space Between by Majid Jordan on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 1, 2017). "Majid Jordan Announce Sophomore Album 'The Space Between'". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "MAJID JORDAN [|] THE SPACE BETWEEN [|] COMING THIS FALL". Instagram. July 31, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 17, 2017). "Majid Jordan Reveal "The Space Between" Tracklist". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Majid Jordan Releases New Single "Phases" Ahead of Upcoming Album". Highsnobiety. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Platon, Adelle (June 15, 2017). "Majid Jordan Teams With PARTYNEXTDOOR for 'One I Want'". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "New Music: Majid Jordan feat. dvsn – 'My Imagination'". Rap-Up. September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Majid Jordan The Space Between Album Review". Exclaim!. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ Younger, Briana. "Majid Jordan The Space Between Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ Nelson, Daryl (October 19, 2017). "Majid Jordan hitting various U.S. Cities in 2018 on The Space Between Tour". AXS. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ HP Cheung (October 18, 2017). "Majid Jordan Announces 'The Space Between' World Tour". Hypebeast. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ Younger, Briana. "The Space Between". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ Rahman, Yasin. "The Space Between". Exclaim. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Space Between / Majid Jordan TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ "Downie, The Hip, Kelly Clarkson Hot On The Albums Chart This Week". FYIMusicNews. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "Majid Jordan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Majid Jordan Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.