Poison
Studio album by
Swizz Beatz
ReleasedNovember 2, 2018[1]
Length32:57
LabelEpic
Producer
Swizz Beatz chronology
One Man Band Man
(2007) 		Poison
(2018)
Singles from Poison
  1. "Pistol on My Side (P.O.M.S.)"
    Released: September 14, 2018
  2. "25 Soldiers"
    Released: October 3, 2018
  3. "Come Again"
    Released: October 26, 2018[2]

Poison is the second studio album by American rapper and producer Swizz Beatz, released on November 2, 2018 by Epic Records. It is Beatz' first album as a lead artist since his 2007 album One Man Band Man.[1] Poison features collaborations with Nas, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and Young Thug, among others. The music video for the song "Pistol on My Side (P.O.M.S.)", featuring Lil Wayne and keyboards by Alicia Keys, was released on September 14, 2018. The single "25 Soldiers" was released on October 3, 2018.

Background

Beatz credited J. Cole as executive producer alongside him as he advised him on song selection and album release.[1][3] Beatz had recorded 70 songs for the album and used 10.[4] He said he removed songs that were potential radio and chart hits.[5] Three of the songs not included on the album are a track featuring Kanye West and Bono, another featuring Bruno Mars, and a collaboration with Jay Z, Nas, DMX, and Jadakiss that Beatz had previewed at a DJ battle with Just Blaze in 2017.[6][5] Beatz said that the latter song will be released "when the timing is right".[5] On the collaborations with other artists, he stated: "I handed all the creativity on the album to the artists, in their comfort zone. I didn’t make it about Swizz. It’s my album, but I’m a producer, and it needs to be about the artists that are on it".[5] The album artwork, titled "End of Empire", was created by Los Angeles-based artist Cleon Peterson, and represents "upending the system, taking power back from the corrupt and fighting for justice."[7] Producers on the album include Beatz, AraabMuzik, MusicMan Ty and Avery Chambliss.[8]

Release

The track list and album artwork was released by Beatz on September 13, 2018.[1][9] "Pistol on My Side (P.O.M.S.)", featuring rapper Lil Wayne and Alicia Keys on piano, was the first song released, with its music video premiering on September 14, 2018.[10] On October 3, "25 Soldiers" was released as a single.[11] The album became available for pre-order at midnight September 14, 2018.[9][3] It was released on November 2, 2018 by Epic Records.[9]

Track listing

Track listing information is taken from the official liner notes and credits from Qobuz and Tidal.[12][13][14]

POISON
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Poison Intro" (featuring Áine Zion)
1:43
2."Pistol On My Side (P.O.M.S)" (featuring Lil Wayne)
2:35
3."Come Again" (featuring Giggs)
  • Swizz Beatz
2:59
4."Something Dirty/Pic Got Us" (featuring Kendrick Lamar, Jadakiss and Styles P)
  • AraabMuzik
2:46
5."Preach" (featuring Jim Jones)
  • Gian Bravo
2:18
6."Echo" (featuring Nas)
5:05
7."Cold Blooded" (featuring Pusha T)
  • Swizz Beatz
3:47
8."25 Soldiers" (featuring Young Thug)
  • AraabMuzik
4:47
9."Stunt" (featuring 2 Chainz)
2:59
10."SWIZZMONTANA" (with French Montana)
  • Swizz Beatz
3:58
Total length:32:57

Notes

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[15] 73
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] 39

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Swizz Beatz's 'Poison' Album Tracklist Features Kendrick Lamar And More". XXL. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  2. ^ "Come Again (Epic/Swizz Beatz Productions Inc.) by Giggs, Swizz Beatz". Beatport. October 26, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Swizz Beatz Releases "Pistol On My Side" Single and Video f/ Lil Wayne". Complex. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "Swizz Beatz New Album to Feature Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nas and More". The Source. July 2, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d "Swizz Beatz's 'Poison' Album Features Major Guests, But You'll Have To Wait For One Song". Vibe. September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  6. ^ "Swizz Beatz Talks New Album Featuring Kendrick, Nas, Lil Wayne, Pusha T, More". Pitchfork. July 2, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  7. ^ "Swizz Beatz Reveals Cover Art For 'Poison' Album". The Source. September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  8. ^ "Swizz Beatz: 'J. Cole Gave Me Something Different' As Executive Producer". Vibe. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  9. ^ a b c "Swizz Beatz and Lil Wayne Share New Song "Pistol on My Side (P.O.M.S)": Listen". Pitchfork. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  10. ^ "Lil Wayne Joins Swizz Beatz, Sets a Piano on Fire in 'Pistol on My Side' Video". Rolling Stone. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  11. ^ "Swizz Beatz & Young Thug Drop a Lyrical Bomb With New '25 Soldiers' Video: Watch". Billboard. October 4, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  12. ^ POISON (booklet). Swizz Beatz. Epic. 2018. 19075872242.((cite AV media notes)): CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^ "Album POISON, Swizz Beatz". Qobuz. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  14. ^ "POISON / Swizz Beatz". Tidal. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  15. ^ "Swizz Beatz Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  16. ^ "Swizz Beatz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
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