''Stardust'' is the fourth mixtape by Swedish rapper
Yung Lean.
[Pitchfork Stardust review](_blank)
- January 29, 2024, 2022 It was released on 8 April 2022 by the label World Affairs.
Background
Yung Lean began work on ''Stardust'' in 2020, influenced by the work of
Phil Spector
Harvey Phillip Spector (December 26, 1939 – January 16, 2021) was an American record producer and songwriter who is best known for pioneering recording practices in the 1960s, followed by his trials and conviction for murder in the 2000s. S ...
and his
Wall of Sound. A snippet of "Bliss" was released on 30 September 2020 to the rapper's social media. The lead and only single for the project, "Trip", was released on 25 March 2022 along with an accompanying video.
"Yung Lean Drops Off His Latest Single 'Trip'"
- HotNewHipHop
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- January 29, 2024, 2022
Critical reception
Nadine Smith of ''Pitchfork'' remarked, "Set against the glistening voices of his Drain Gang associates Bladee and Ecco2k on "SummerTime Blood", Lean's tone is rougher and more down to earth, whereas his collaborators tilt toward the angelic. On “Starz2TheRainbow", featuring Thaiboy Digital, several layers of overdubs circle and collide with one another, transforming Lean into an erratic choir." In a mixed review, Malachi Lui of ''Analog Planet'' stated, "While ''Stardust'' doesn't offer anything groundbreaking, it's a good mixtape from a restlessly creative legend who's far from finished."
Track listing
Notes
* "Bliss" contains a sample of " Na Zare" by Alyans
Charts
References
External links
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2022 mixtape albums
Yung Lean albums
Year0001 albums
Albums produced by Whitearmor