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Morning After is the second studio album by Canadian R&B duo Dvsn. It was released on October 13, 2017, by OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records.[2][3]
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| Released | October 13, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | Alternative R&B | |||
| Length | 51:28 | |||
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| Dvsn chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Morning After | ||||
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The lead single "Mood" was released on September 5, 2017, which they announced on Instagram.[4][5] A teaser was revealed by dvsn on Instagram about the album on August 29, 2017.[6][7] The official artwork was released in the form of a 'movie poster-like' image.[8][9][10] In June 2017, they shared the song "Don't Choose", which was included as a single.[11]
AllMusic's Andy Kellman wrote that the new producers don't stray the duo away from the "downcast style of slow jams and ballads" of Sept. 5th, but concluded that: "Compared to the debut, this has a little more definition."[13] Yasin Rahman of Exclaim! praised Nineteen85's expansive "range of tempos and sound" and Daley's "vocal prowess" throughout the track listing but critiqued that more detailed lyricism than your typical R&B fare was needed, concluding that: "In general, dvsn have honed their skills since their debut, and it's resulted in a better-rounded and polished sound. With the cohesive and captivating Morning After, dvsn have used soothing vocals and layered beats to paint a sonic portrait of modern R&B."[14] Pitchfork contributor Marcus J. Moore also praised both Daley's "delicate and powerful voice" and Nineteen85's "shadowy, cinematic" production for crafting a heartbreak album that captures the "essence of R&B pillars" like Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange without utilizing either one for support.[15] Kevin Ritchie of NOW felt that Daley was more of an "interesting, expressive singer than [he is] a lyricist", noting the track listing was more "straightforward and plaintive than poetic or analytical," and was mixed on Nineteen85's production throughout the record, praising the "catchiness and precision" of the melodies (highlighting the "mid-tempo R&B" in the middle section) but critiqued that the replacement of Sept. 5th's "female gospel singers" with acoustic instrumentation, "wandering and jazzy piano riffs, melodic guitar and classic soul/R&B nods" overemphasized the overall sentimentality.[16]
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Credits adapted from Tidal.[17]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Run Away" | Nineteen85 | 2:20 | |
| 2. | "Nuh Time / Tek Time" |
| Nineteen85 | 5:40 |
| 3. | "Keep Calm" |
| 4:44 | |
| 4. | "Think About Me" |
| Nineteen85 | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Don't Choose" |
| Nineteen85 | 3:41 |
| 6. | "Mood" |
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| 3:35 |
| 7. | "P.O.V." |
| Nineteen85 | 3:36 |
| 8. | "You Do" |
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| 4:14 |
| 9. | "Morning After" |
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| 4:29 |
| 10. | "Can't Wait" |
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| 3:13 |
| 11. | "Claim" |
| 3:08 | |
| 12. | "Body Smile" |
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| 4:39 |
| 13. | "Conversations in a Diner" |
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| 4:03 |
| Total length: | 51:28 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- "P.O.V." is an abbreviation for 'Point Of View'
- "Run Away" and "Conversations in a Diner" features background vocals from Amoy Levy, Camille Harrison, Rahiem Hurlock, Renee Rowe and Shantel May Marquardt
- "Nuh Time / Tek Time" features additional vocals from Delilah and spoken vocals from Sabrina Brown
- "Keep Calm" features background vocals from Amoy Levy, Camille Harrison and Shantel May Marquardt
- "Don't Choose" features background vocals from Partynextdoor
- "Claim" features background vocals from Noël Cadastre and additional vocals from Brian Morgan
Sample credits
- "Keep Calm" contains a sample of "Slow Dance", written by Curtis Gadson, Roz Newberry and Ron Sanders and performed by David Ruffin
- "P.O.V." contains a sample of "Fortunate", written by Robert Kelly and performed by Maxwell
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Credits adapted from Tidal.[17]
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| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[18] | 154 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[19] | 19 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[20] | 163 |
| New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[21] | 4 |
| US Billboard 200[22] | 38 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[23] | 22 |
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