''Top Shotta'' is the debut studio album by American rapper

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. It was released on August 7, 2020, by

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. It was initially set for release in early 2020, but was delayed due to the

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and Black Lives Matter protests.

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on the album was handled by several record producers, including

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, Javar Rockamore, and TNTXD, among others. It features guest appearances from

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, and

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. The album debuted at number ten on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album was promoted by six singles: " Shotta Flow 3", "

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", " Walk Em Down", " Shotta Flow 5", " Narrow Road", and "Make Em Say".

Critical reception

''Top Shotta'' was met with mostly favorable reviews from music critics. ''

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'' awarded the album three out of five stars, criticizing the first half of the album for its lack of cohesiveness, but praising the album's second half for its more reflective subject matter, saying "He's only 18, and yet the rap protege here proves himself with a collection that balances his braggadocio and vulnerability to thrilling effect." ''

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'' magazine gave the album a score of 7/10, saying "The young rapper's major-label debut, ''Top Shotta'', is at its best when he's open, honest and emotional."

Critical reception

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References