Global InformationList of songs recorded by Azealia Banks information
American rapper Azealia Banks has recorded songs for one studio album, one extended play (EP) and two mixtapes, as well as various other releases and guest appearances. Between 2009 and 2011, Banks uploaded several demo tracks on to the internet, including "Barbie Shit", "P-U-S-S-Y" and "Seventeen". These tracks caught the attention of XL Recordings, who subsequently signed a developmental record deal with Banks.[1] In 2011, Banks self-released "212" as the lead single from her debut EP, 1991.[2] "212" was a commercial success, peaking within the Top 40 of the regional charts in Ireland, Scotland, and the United Kingdom, later being certified platinum by the latter.[3] The EP also spawned the single "Liquorice", which failed to mirror the success of its predecessor.[4] In July 2012, Banks released a free nineteen-track mixtape titled Fantasea, which included collaborations with Shystie and Styles P. The mixtape received positive reviews from critics, with The Guardian commenting that it "showcase[s] an artist brimming with ideas".[5]
Throughout 2013, Banks released various stand-alone tracks, including diss tracks to Angel Haze and Jim Jones, a collaboration with Paul Oakenfold titled "Venus", and a promotional single with Pharrell titled "ATM Jam".[6] In November 2014, after numerous delays, Banks' debut studio album, Broke with Expensive Taste, was released. The album spawned four singles, "Yung Rapunxel",[7] "Heavy Metal and Reflective",[8] "Chasing Time"[9] and "Ice Princess".[10] The singles had limited commercial impact compared to that of "212", with none of them managing to break into any mainstream charts. To promote her album, a music video for the track "Wallace" was released, to widespread acclaim from critics.[11] Banks' overall sound has been described as a mix of hardcore hip hop and indie pop,[12] while her individual releases have been seen as house rap,[13] witch hop,[14] and dance pop[15] records, respectively.
- ^ "BBC Sound of 2012 – Artist Profile – Azealia Banks". BBC. January 4, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Battan, Carrie (February 13, 2012). "Azealia Banks Announces "212" EP, UK Tour". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ "British single certifications – Azealia Banks ft Lazy Jay – 212". British Phonographic Industry. July 22, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Liquorice – Single by Azealia Banks". iTunes Store (GB). Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Virtue, Graeme (September 30, 2012). "Azealia Banks – review". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 20, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Battan, Carrie (July 2, 2013). "Listen to the Studio Version of Azealia Banks' "ATM JAM", Featuring Pharrell". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ^ Minsker, Evan; Snapes, Laura (March 11, 2013). "Listen: Azealia Banks: 'Yung Rapunxel'". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (July 27, 2014). "Azealia Banks Shares New Single 'Heavy Metal and Reflective'". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (September 22, 2014). "Azealia Banks Shares New Track 'Chasing Time'". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on November 6, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ^ "ultratop.be – Azealia Banks – Ice Princess". Ultratop. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (March 12, 2015). "Watch Azealia Banks' Interactive Video for 'Wallace'". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Lymangrover, Jason. "Azealia Banks – Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "1991 – Azealia Banks – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Carley, Brennan (November 6, 2014). "Review: Azealia Banks Silences Haters on Debut 'Broke With Expensive Taste'". Spin. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Carroll, Jim (November 21, 2014). "Azealia Banks: Broke With Expensive Tastes". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on January 5, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.