''That's a Girls Name'' is the fourth EP by American rapper

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, released on July 18, 2018, via

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. Produced by

Josh Abraham Josh Abraham is an American record producer, songwriter, and music executive. He has worked with artists including P!nk, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Weezer, Linkin Park, Velvet Revolver, Carly Rae Jepsen, Adam Lambert, Alk ...

and Oligee, it was a surprise release, and consists of three songs that were characterized by ''

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'' as "deeply goofy and fun takes on '80s soul".

Music

The EP's opening track, "Best Hugs", is a "shimmery adult-contempo synth-glide" that is an "ode to another person's girlfriend", while second song "WWYD?" contains a "cocktail bar" feel with "canned" horn accompaniment that features "amateurish rapping" from DRAM. The third and final track, "Sundress", features a prominent, funky bassline and was considered to be influenced by

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. The release was called "inspired by hugs, carwashes, construction workers and

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" with witty lyrics.

Critical reception

''Stereogum'' and ''

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'' found the three tracks "very, very good", with ''Paste'' further calling the EP "profoundly goofy, in true DRAM style, and it plays on '80s soul vibes". '' Clash'' judged it to be an EP of "irresistible Summer funk", while ''

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'' stated that its tracks have DRAM "compellingly embracing elements of soul and hip-hop". ''

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'' called the EP a "typically bubbly and optimistic group of poppy hip-hop songs". ''RapReviews'' said, "... s faras extended plays go, this one is definitely worth going out of your way for.

Track listing

Personnel

* Theo Martins – artwork *Asato Iida – photography

References

2018 EPs DRAM (musician) albums Empire Distribution EPs Atlantic Records EPs Albums produced by Josh Abraham {{EP-stub