Stardust is the fourth mixtape by Swedish rapper Yung Lean.Pitchfork Stardust review - January 29, 2024, 2022 It was released on 8 April 2022 by the label World Affairs.
Background Yung Lean began work on Stardust in 2020, influenced by the work of Phil Spector and his Wall of Sound."Yung Lean: Doctor Said He's Gonna Be A Sad Boy" - Office Magazine - January 29, 2024, 2022 A snippet of "Bliss" was released on 30 September 2020 to the rapper's social media. The lead and only single for the project, "Trip", was released on 25 March 2022 along with an accompanying video."Yung Lean returns with first drop since 2020 with Stardust" - Our Generation Music - January 29, 2024, 2022"Yung Lean Drops Off His Latest Single 'Trip'" - HotNewHipHop - January 29, 2024, 2022
Critical reception
Nadine Smith of Pitchfork remarked, "Set against the glistening voices of his Drain Gang associates Bladee and Ecco2k on "SummerTime Blood", Lean's tone is rougher and more down to earth, whereas his collaborators tilt toward the angelic. On “Starz2TheRainbow", featuring Thaiboy Digital, several layers of overdubs circle and collide with one another, transforming Lean into an erratic choir." In a mixed review, Malachi Lui of Analog Planet stated, "While Stardust doesn't offer anything groundbreaking, it's a good mixtape from a restlessly creative legend who's far from finished."
Track listing
Notes "Bliss" contains a sample of "Na Zare" by Alyans
Charts +Chart performance for Stardust Chart (2022) Peakposition
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