Isthisforreal? (stylized in all caps) is a studio album by American rapper and record producer Dominique Purdy under the pseudonym the Koreatown Oddity. It was released on July 22, 2022, through Stones Throw Records. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.
Background Dominique Purdy, also known as the Koreatown Oddity, is an American rapper and record producer from Los Angeles. Isthisforreal? is his first studio album since Little Dominiques Nosebleed (2020). It was released on July 22, 2022, through Stones Throw Records.
Critical reception
Paul Simpson of AllMusic commented that the album "deals with perceptions of reality, focusing on moments or situations that are particularly hard to believe, or painful to deal with." He added, "The album taps out at 25 minutes, but it's urgent enough that it clearly makes its point within that time frame." Tom Morgan of PopMatters stated, "It's not its creator's most compelling work, but it's a fascinating artifact nonetheless." Steven Loftin of The Line of Best Fit wrote, "while this isn't an album filled with hooks or the most bombastic beats, it is instead filled with a flare that reeks of originality, moments that shine, and a drawl that explains even the heftiest of topics with inimitable calm."
Kyle Kohner of Beats Per Minute placed it at number 36 on his list of the "Top 50 Albums of 2022".
Track listing
Notes All track titles are stylized in all caps.
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
The Koreatown Oddity – production (1–6, 8–11) Kyle Erby – vocals (1) Paul Sapiano – vocals (1, 5, 6, 8) Skyler Duf – vocals (2) Vertina Love – vocals (6) Eagle Nebula – vocals (6) Kahil Sadiq – vocals (6) Taz Arnold – production (7) Rose – vocals (8) SooMin Chun – vocals (8) Collin Davis – engineering Jake Viator – mixing, mastering Mark Bijasa – artwork, design
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