Peace of Mind (Jay Whiss album)

Peace of Mind
Studio album by
Jay Whiss
ReleasedMarch 3, 2020
Recorded2019–2020
GenreCanadian hip hop
Length33:03
LabelUniversal Music Canada
Producer
Jay Whiss chronology
Koba World
(2018) 		Peace of Mind
(2020)
Singles from Peace of Mind
  1. "Dark Cloud"
    Released: June 5, 2019[1]
  2. "Valet"
    Released: December 3, 2019
  3. "Lay Low"
    Released: February 6, 2020
  4. "Mind in a Maze"
    Released: March 3, 2020
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!8/10[2]
HNHH[3]

Peace of Mind is the debut studio album by Canadian rapper Jay Whiss released via Universal Music Canada. After released a 3 track EP which contained the single "Every Night" which features vocals from Jimmy Prime and Safe and "Dark Cloud" it was said to be served as a prequel to this album. The PE included the single "Dark Cloud" which was also confirmed to be the first single on the album. Peace of Mind was released on March 3, 2020, and was also supported by the singles "Valet" featuring Puffy L'z, "Lay Low" featuring Donnie and "Mind in a Maze". The album received an 8/10 rating by Exclaim!.

Background

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During the month of December in 2019, Whiss announced that his debut album Peace of Mind is slated for a release in early 2020 and will be titled Peace of Mind. The lead single of the album "Valet" was released on December 3, 2020, and featured vocals from Puffy L'z and was produced by Murda Beatz.[4] The album was also supported by another Murda Beatz produced track titled "Lay Low" featured Donnie was released and on February 6, 2020.[5] The album was officially released on March 3, 2020, and also saw a vocal appearance from Jimmy Prime on the song "Left Me For Dead".[6] Whiss also released visuals for the song "Mind in a Maze" on the same day of the album release.[7][8] A song he describes as his favorite song ever made, going on to say that "It's not just a song; it's literally me."[9][10]

Critical reception

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Peace of Mind was met with generally positive reviews. The album received an 8/10 rating by Kyle Mullin of Exclaim!, who outlined Whiss as an artist who balances such "hood hedonism with genuinely thoughtful bars that make for a well-rounded listen" and a powerful solo debut from the artist.[2] HotNewHipHop's Aron A., described Peace Of Mind as a raw and unfiltered portrayal of Jay Whiss as a person and the city that raised him. Giving the album a 5 star rating.[3]

Track listing

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Peace of Mind track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Change on Me"
03:47
2."Dark Cloud"
  • George Allison
  • Sebastian Lopez
  • Whiston
  • 1Mind
03:22
3."Please"
  • Damian Birdsey
  • Amir Jammalieh
  • Lindstrom
  • Whiston
  • Damian Birdsey
  • Amir Jamm
  • Murda Beatz
04:16
4."Valet" (featuring Puffy L'z)
  • Cubeatz
  • Murda Beatz
03:00
5."Left Me for Dead" (featuring Jimmy Prime)
  • Damian Birsey
  • Richie Souf
03:08
6."Lay Low" (featuring Donnie)
  • Damian Birdsey
  • Richie Souf
02:59
7."Back Track"
  • Andrew Franklin
  • Lindstrom
  • Whiston
  • Pro Logic
  • Murda Beatz
03:07
8."Know Right"
  • Amir Jammalieh
  • Jelani Mack
  • Whiston
  • Amir Jamm
  • Lani Christ
02:33
9."Either Way"
  • Birdsey
  • Jammalieh
  • Whiston
  • Damian Birsey
  • Amir Jamm
03:04
10."Mind in a Maze"
  • Ahmed Ainab
  • Jammalieh
  • Whiston
  • Damian Birsey
  • Amir Jamm
  • ticks
03:43

Personnel

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Credits for Peace of Mind adapted from AllMusic.[11]

  • Jay Whiss – Primary artist, composer
  • Donnie – Featured artist, composer
  • Puffy L'z – Featured artist, composer
  • Jimmy Prime – Featured artist, composer
  • 1Mind – Producer
  • Chris Athens – Mastering engineer
  • Murda Beatz – Producer
  • Damian Birdsey – Engineer, producer
  • Lani Christ – Producer
  • Cubeatz – Producer
  • Amir Jammalieh – Engineer, mastering engineer, mixing, producer
  • Pro Logic – Engineer, producer
  • Richie Souf – Producer

References

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  1. ^ "Jay Whiss - Dark Cloud (Music Video)". YouTube.
  2. ^ a b "Jay Whiss Peace of Mind". exclaim.ca.
  3. ^ a b "Jay Whiss Unleashes His Debut Album "Peace of Mind"". HNHH. 4 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Jay Whiss Heats Up The City With New Release "Valet" + Music Video". Sidedoor Magazine.
  5. ^ "Prime Boys' Jay Whiss Taps Donnie For "Lay Low" Off Upcoming Solo Album". HotNewHipHop. 7 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Jay Whiss Gives Us His "Peace Of Mind"". Sidedoor Magazine.
  7. ^ "Jay Whiss Unleashes His Debut Album "Peace Of Mind"". HotNewHipHop. 4 March 2020.
  8. ^ News, Breaking (March 4, 2020). "Jay Whiss dévoile son premier album "Peace Of Mind"". Vivez l'actualité avec Breakingnews.fr. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "Jay Whiss Pops Some Bubbly to Discuss His Major Label Debut". Complex.
  10. ^ "Jay Whiss is Bringing Toronto to the World". 9 March 2020.
  11. ^ Peace of Mind at AllMusic. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
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