Tomorrow We Live (album)

Tomorrow We Live
Studio album by KB
Released April 21, 2015 (2015-04-21)
Genre Christian hip hop
Length 50:16
Label Reach
Producer 808xElite, Cobra (Joseph Prielozny and Dirty Rice), De-Capo Music, Gawvi, Justin Ebach, Mpax, Natalie Sims (exec.), Supe, Swoope
KB chronology
100
(2014)
Tomorrow We Live
(2015)
Singles from Tomorrow We Live
  1. "Sideways"
    Released: February 23, 2015
  2. "Crowns & Thorns (Oceans)"
    Released: March 10, 2015
  3. "Ima Just Do It"
    Released: April 4, 2015

Tomorrow We Live is the second album from KB. Reach Records released the project on April 21, 2015.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
The Christian Manifesto[3]
Christian Music Review4.5/5[4]
Christian Review Magazine[5]
Cross Rhythms[6]
Jesus Freak Hideout[7]
[8]
New Release Tuesday[9]
Rapzilla[10]

Mentioning in a three and a half star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins realizes, "Tomorrow We Live is solid, carries good themes" despite its drawbacks listeners will still appreciate the tunes.[7] Richard Spadine, indicating in a three and a half star review from Rapzilla, recognizes, "Tomorrow We Live adds up to slightly less than the sum of its parts, the parts themselves are well worth your time."[10] Signaling in a perfect ten review at Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings responds, "Gospel hip-hop has clearly come of age and this is another gem of an album."[6] Marcus Hathcock, writing a four and a half star review for New Release Tuesday, describes, "this is deep, introspective, challenging material here."[9] Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis says, "Even though his lyrics address struggle and hardship, he always leaves listeners with a Christ-centered promise that hope's right around the corner".[2] Amanda Brogan, specifying in a four and a half review for Christian Music Review, writes, "Tomorrow We Live will provide your answers."[4] Rating the album four stars for The Christian Manifesto, Tyler Martoia says, "it shows that this man is not trying to show himself as just a rapper, but as a true, well-rounded musician."[3] Writing a review for Christian Review Magazine, Leah St. John rating the album five stars, states, "Tomorrow We Live draws you in and makes you long to hear what the next track has to offer, and the next, and so on."[5] David Jeffries of AllMusic, gave the album a three and a half starts by pointing out KB's maturity and musical direction he took on the album saying "fans will appreciate all the musical growth as jazz, R&B, and other genres now figure into KB's rich mix".[1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Rich Forever" (A re-release of a track called "Silver & Gold." Originally released November of 2014.)Kevin Burgess, Lawrence SwoopeSwoope3:47
2."Sideways" (featuring Lecrae)Burgess, Lecrae Moore, Jamal James, CobraCobra4:15
3."I Believe" (featuring Mattie)Supe and Joseph PrieloznyBurgess, Blair Atkinson and Joseph Prielozny3:56
4."(9AM)"    0:39
5."Fall in Love with You"   Cobra3:54
6."Always & Forever"  Burgess, Natalie Sims, CobraCobra4:42
7."Ima Just Do It" (featuring Bubba Watson)Burgess, James, Sims, CobraJoseph Prielozny, Mpax4:56
8."Cruising"  BurgessSupe2:34
9."Calling You" (featuring Natalie Lauren)Burgess, SimsDirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, 808xElite4:17
10."Save Me"  Burgess, Sims, Jeremy EzellDirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny0:58
11."Drowning"  Burgess, Sims, EzellDirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny3:27
12."Lights Go Out" (featuring Blanca and Justin Ebach)Burgess, Justin EbachDirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Justin Ebach4:19
13."Crowns & Thorns (Oceans)"  Hillsong United, Burgess, Tyshane Thompson, Gabriel Azucena808xElite, Gawvi4:52
14."Find Your Way (Bonus)"  Burgess, Sims, Willie Michael Stokes, Noah Ishmael Nwachukwu, Darius Michael BryantDe-Capo Music Group for Vakseen LLC3:50
Total length:50:16

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[11] 18
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[12] 1
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[13] 3
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[14] 2
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[15] 4

References

  1. 1 2 Jeffries, David (April 21, 2015). "KB: Tomorrow We Live". Allmusic. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (May 1, 2015). "KB: Tomorrow We Live". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Martoia, Tyler. "KB – Tomorrow We Live". The Christian Manifesto. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Brogan, Amanda (April 21, 2015). "KB 'Tomorrow We Live'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  5. 1 2 St. John, Leah (April 14, 2015). "Music Review: "Tomorrow We Live" by KB". Christian Review Magazine. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Cummings, Tony. "Review: Tomorrow We Live - KB". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Hoskins, Kevin. "KB, "Tomorrow We Live" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  8. Weaver, Michael. "KB, "Tomorrow We Live" Review - Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Hathcock, Marcus. "Tomorrow We Live, Today We Shine". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Spadine, Richard. "Review: KB - Tomorrow We Live". Rapzilla. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  11. "KB – Chart history" Billboard 200 for KB. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  12. "KB – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for KB. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  13. "KB – Chart history" Billboard Digital Albums for KB. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  14. "KB – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for KB. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  15. "KB – Chart history" Billboard Top Rap Albums for KB. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
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