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Discs1
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Released2013-08-27
Record labelDef Jam, GOOD Music
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AddedJune 26th, 2013
Last updatedSeptember 8th, 2019
AboutHall of Fame is the second studio album by American rapper Big Sean. It was released on August 27, 2013, by Def Jam Recordings and GOOD Music. The album features guest appearances from Nas, Jhené Aiko, Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Jeezy, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, and Juicy J, while the production on the album was primarily handled by Key Wane, Hey DJ, No I.D., Da Internz, Mano and Young Chop, among others. It was supported by six singles: "Guap", "Switch Up", "Beware", "Fire", "Ashley" and "You Don't Know".
Hall of Fame received generally positive reviews from critics. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 72,000 copies in its first week. As of February 2015, the album has sold 155,000 copies in the United States.
On September 27, 2012, Big Sean announced his second studio album with the title Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player, and then has announced a release date for December 2012. Sean explains why he chose this to be the title, stating that "it's because it'll represent who he is". He then said that he feels "like situations are really going to be relatable to people." He then stated that he "didn't want to just do another club song", and he didn't even wanted to follow these popular music standards. "This is just what the fuck I want to do. Some people are going to like it. Some people are going to hate it; regardless, I'm just doing me." Sean then said that Hall of Fame will be a far more inspirational and a more conceptually-driven project than his debut album. He even went on by saying the fact that he wants to teach, while making his lasting impact on peoples' lives with this second album. During an interview with Power 105, Sean stated that he would include some skits on the album to give it a "classic feel". He even indicated that the song "Mula" featuring French Montana (which also this track was included on the mixtape Detroit), could be featuring as the track for his deluxe edition.
In December 2012, Sean said that this album will be featuring all types of songs, so that everyone can hear the album at this point to make them being "blown away", including its contributions from his label-mate Kanye West, alongside with No I.D. and J. Cole. The single "Clique" from GOOD Music's album Cruel Summer, which was rumored to be featured on Hall of Fame. Starting off the year, the album was included on multiple "Most Anticipated Albums of 2013" lists, including those by MTV, XXL, who ranked it fourth and Complex ranked it eleventh.
Hall of Fame received generally positive reviews from critics. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 72,000 copies in its first week. As of February 2015, the album has sold 155,000 copies in the United States.
On September 27, 2012, Big Sean announced his second studio album with the title Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player, and then has announced a release date for December 2012. Sean explains why he chose this to be the title, stating that "it's because it'll represent who he is". He then said that he feels "like situations are really going to be relatable to people." He then stated that he "didn't want to just do another club song", and he didn't even wanted to follow these popular music standards. "This is just what the fuck I want to do. Some people are going to like it. Some people are going to hate it; regardless, I'm just doing me." Sean then said that Hall of Fame will be a far more inspirational and a more conceptually-driven project than his debut album. He even went on by saying the fact that he wants to teach, while making his lasting impact on peoples' lives with this second album. During an interview with Power 105, Sean stated that he would include some skits on the album to give it a "classic feel". He even indicated that the song "Mula" featuring French Montana (which also this track was included on the mixtape Detroit), could be featuring as the track for his deluxe edition.
In December 2012, Sean said that this album will be featuring all types of songs, so that everyone can hear the album at this point to make them being "blown away", including its contributions from his label-mate Kanye West, alongside with No I.D. and J. Cole. The single "Clique" from GOOD Music's album Cruel Summer, which was rumored to be featured on Hall of Fame. Starting off the year, the album was included on multiple "Most Anticipated Albums of 2013" lists, including those by MTV, XXL, who ranked it fourth and Complex ranked it eleventh.