Beware the Book of Eli

Beware the Book of Eli (stylized in all caps) is the third mixtape by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God. It was officially released on May 11, 2018, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records, after it was originally released on May 1, 2018 on SoundCloud, but was quickly taken down by his management at the time.[2]

Beware the Book of Eli
Mixtape by
ReleasedMay 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)
Recorded2017–2018
Genre
Length21:48
Label
Producer
Ski Mask the Slump God chronology
You Will Regret
(2017)
Beware the Book of Eli
(2018)
Stokeley
(2018)
Singles from Beware the Book of Eli
  1. "Bukkake"
    Released: December 16, 2017
  2. "Child's Play"
    Released: January 2, 2018
  3. "DoIHaveTheSause?"
    Released: February 23, 2018

Recording sessions took place from 2017 to 2018, which features production from Murda Beatz, Timbaland, Jimmy Duval and Natra Average, among others. The album features guest appearances from Rich the Kid, Ronny J, Danny Towers and SahBabii.[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[4]

Track listing

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Lost Souls" (featuring Rich the Kid)Natra Average2:46
2."Run"
Timbaland1:47
3."Throwaway" (featuring Ronny J)
Kashaka1:48
4."Coolest Monkey in the Jungle" (featuring SahBabii)2:32
5."Suicide Season"
  • Goulbourne
  • Gibbs
Natra Average2:12
6."DoIHaveTheSause?"
  • Goulbourne
  • Freddy Harris III
FH3 Beats2:58
7."Geekin" (featuring Danny Towers)
  • Goulbourne
  • Daniel Towers
  • Gibbs
Natra Average2:25
8."Child's Play"
  • Goulbourne
  • James Duval
  • Arnold Gutierrez Jr.
  • Jimmy Duval
  • ArnoldIsDead
1:37
9."Dapper Dan"
  • Goulbourne
  • Gibbs
Natra Average1:35
10."Bukkake" (featuring Rich the Kid)
  • Goulbourne
  • Roger
  • Duval
Jimmy Duval2:01
Total length:21:45

Notes

  • All tracks are stylized in all caps, except "DoIHaveTheSause?". For example, "Suicide Season" is stylized as "SUICIDE SEASON".
  • "DoIHaveTheSause?" was titled "The Bees Knees" in the original release.
  • "Child's Play" was titled "Poltergeist" in the original release.
  • "SkiMeetsWorld", "With Vengeance", and "Worldwide" were removed from the final track list.

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[6] 94
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[7] 3
US Billboard 200[8] 50
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 28

References

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  1. ^ Bromfield, Daniel (June 6, 2018). "Ski Mask the Slump God: Beware the Book of Eli". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  2. ^ "BEWARE THE BOOK OF ELI by Ski Mask the Slump God". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  3. ^ Skelton, Eric (May 10, 2018). "Ski Mask The Slump God Officially Releases 'Beware The Book Of Eli' Project". Pigeons & Planes. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  4. ^ "Beware the Book of Eli Review by Mark Deming". allmusic.com. April 30, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "BEWARE THE BOOK OF ELI / Ski Mask the Slump God TIDAL". TIDAL. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  6. ^ "Ski Mask the Slump God Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 21, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ski Mask the Slump God Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "Ski Mask the Slump God Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2018.