Homeless N*gga Pop Music
| Homeless N*gga Pop Music | ||||
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| Released | 26 April 2023 | |||
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| Length | 25:09 | |||
| Label | (!) | |||
| Jim Legxacy chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Homeless N*gga Pop Music | ||||
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Homeless N*gga Pop Music (shortened to HNPM) is the debut mixtape by British rapper and record producer Jim Legxacy. It was released on 26 April 2023.
Release
On 31 March 2022, Jim Legxacy released the mixtape's first single, titled "Eye Tell (!)".[5] The track was listed as The Fader's 15th best song of 2022.[6] On 19 May 2022, he released the mixtape's second single, titled "Hit It Light It Twist It".[7][8] On 20 October 2022, he release the mixtape's third single, titled "DJ".[9][10][11] On 2 March 2023, he released the mixtape's fourth and final single, titled "Old Place".[12][13][14]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Arts Desk | [2] |
| NME | [4] |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10[15] |
Accolades
| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex UK | Best Albums Of 2023 | 7
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| Crack | The Top 50 Albums of the Year | 1
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| Dazed | The 20 best albums of 2023 | 14
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| The Fader | The 50 best albums of 2023 | 46
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| Gorilla vs. Bear | Albums of 2023 | 25
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| The Guardian | The 50 best albums of 2023 | 42
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| Paste | The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2023 | N/a |
Track listing
All tracks written and produced by Jim Legxacy unless listed.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "DJ" | 2:15 | ||
| 2. | "Candy Reign (!)" |
| 2:18 | |
| 3. | "Amnesia111" | 2:35 | ||
| 4. | "Mileys Riddim" | 1:59 | ||
| 5. | "Eye Tell (!)" | 2:10 | ||
| 6. | "Old Place" | 1:38 | ||
| 7. | "Block Hug" |
| 2:52 | |
| 8. | "Ur Marges Crib" | |||
| 9. | "Fake Smiles" |
| 2:37 | |
| 10. | "Call Ur Dad" |
| 1:22 | |
| 11. | "Homeless Nigga Pop Music" | 1:29 | ||
| 12. | "Hit It Light It Twist It" | 1:54 | ||
| Total length: | 25:09 | |||
Notes
- "Dj" contains a sample of "Homerton B" as performed by Unknown T.[23][24][25]
- "Candy reign (!)" contains a sample of "Candy Rain" as performed by Soul for Real[15][26] and an interpolation of "Wifey" as performed by Tinie Tempah.[27]
- "Mileys riddim" contains a sample of "Ordinary Girl" as performed by Miley Cyrus.[15][28][22]
- "OId place" contains a sample of "Grip & Ride" as performed by Harlem Spartans.[29][30]
- "Block hug" contains a sample of "Let’s Lurk" as performed by 67 and Giggs.[27]
- "Hit it light it twist it" contains a sample of "Nasty" as performed by Skepta.[8]
References
- ^ a b Reshaw, David (October 24, 2022). "Jim Legxacy's HNPM mixtape is here". The Fader. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ a b c Thorfinn-George, Harry (2023-12-30). "Albums of the Year 2023: Jim Legxacy - HNPM". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Van Nguyen, Dean (2023-06-07). "Cover story: Jim Legxacy is going places". Crack. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ a b Evans, Nathan (2023-04-26). "Jim Legxacy – 'HNPM' review: a distinctly unique and thrilling listen". NME. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Smith, Niall (2022-03-31). "Jim Legxacy Shares New Indie-Inspired Drop "Eye Tell (!)"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ "The 100 best songs of 2022". The Fader. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ Keith, James (May 23, 2022). "Jim Legxacy Returns With Tender New Track "Hit It Light It Twist It"". Complex. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ a b Renshaw, David (May 23, 2022). "Song You Need: Jim Legxacy's "Hit It Light It Twist It" is for anyone who knows they messed up". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Kim, Joshua Minsoo (October 24, 2022). "Jim Legxacy: "DJ"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Nylander, Davina (2022-10-21). "Jim Legxacy Delivers Heaven-Sent Vocals in Brand New release "dj"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (October 20, 2022). "Song You Need: Jim Legxacy shares a heartbroken, party-starting collage with "dj"". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Keith, James (March 2, 2023). "Jim Legxacy, R&B Experimentalist, Takes Us On A Trip To Lewisham In "Old Place" Video". Complex. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Renshaw, David (March 3, 2023). "Song You Need: Jim Legxacy wants to reconcile, dance on "old place"". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Green, Dylan (March 6, 2023). "Jim Legxacy: "Old Place"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ a b c Green, Dylan. "Jim Legxacy: HNPM". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Patterson, Joseph JP; Keith, James; Cagna, Claudia. "Complex UK's Best Albums Of 2023". Complex. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Best albums of 2023: Our pick of the top records". Crack. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "The 20 best albums of 2023". Dazed. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "The 50 best albums of 2023". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Gorilla vs. Bear's Albums of 2023". Gorilla vs. Bear. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Snapes, Laura; Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2023-12-22). "The 50 best albums of 2023". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Matt. "The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2023". Paste. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ Kim, Joshua Minsoo. "Jim Legxacy: "DJ"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Simpson, Joe (2022-10-20). "Jim Legxacy Shines On New Single, 'dj'". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Live Report: Jim Legxacy – The Albany, London". Clash. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ Keith, James (August 4, 2022). "Jim Legxacy Nods To A Soul For Real Classic On New Cut "Candy Reign"". Complex. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ a b Pace-McCarrick, Solomon (2025-07-18). "Black British Music: How Jim Legxacy remixed UK rap, grime and drill". Dazed. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ Hoste, Elliot (2023-04-28). "7 albums to stream this week". Dazed. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Green, Dylan. "Jim Legxacy: "Old Place"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Keith, James (March 2, 2023). "Jim Legxacy, R&B Experimentalist, Takes Us On A Trip To Lewisham In "Old Place" Video". Complex. Retrieved 2025-01-26.