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CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3

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CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 28, 2020
Recorded2019–2020
Genre
Length51:00
Label
Producer
Jaden chronology
Erys
(2019)
CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3
(2020)
Singles from CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3
  1. "Cabin Fever"
    Released: July 23, 2020
  2. "Rainbow Bap"
    Released: August 14, 2020

CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 is the third studio album by American rapper Jaden Smith and the fourth installment in the Cool Tape series (preceded by The Cool Cafe: Cool Tape Vol. 1, CTV2, and The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story). It includes features from Justin Bieber and Raury. The lead singles "Cabin Fever" and "Rainbow Bap" were released separately on July 23, 2020, and August 14, 2020.

Summary

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Following the release of the album's lead single "Cabin Fever", the 17-track album was announced on August 14, 2020, and that it would feature guest appearances from Justin Bieber and Raury.[2][3][4] Smith taught himself guitar for the album.[1] Smith stated the album acts as a prequel to Syre, taking place when Smith was 15 years old going onto 17.[5][6]

Reception

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Reviews commented on the nostalgic feeling of the album and its departure as something new and different from Smith's previous works.[7][8] Some reviews noted that CTV3 branched off into new styles like '60s psych-rock.[9][6]

Track listing

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CTV3 has seventeen tracks that run for a total of 51 minutes.[10][11]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Circa 2015"
  • Josiah Bell
  • Omarr
2:12
2."Falling for You" (with Justin Bieber)
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
3:43
3."Rainbow Bap"
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
4:40
4."LUCY!"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Stoubis
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
2:08
5."Everything"
  • Boi-1da
  • Sweet
  • Turner
  • Kevinshideout
  • Omarr
  • Bell
2:49
6."In the Hills"
Trippy Summer Band2:33
7."Bad Connection"
1:44
8."Muted Sunrise"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Stoubis
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
2:23
9."Young in Love"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
4:51
10."Cabin Fever"Burns3:15
11."Photograph"
  • Lee
  • Rim
2:21
12."Drops of Sun"
  • Smith
  • Stoubis
  • Rim
Trippy Summer Band2:20
13."Sunburnt"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
3:09
14."Deep End"
  • Smith
  • Lee
  • Rim
  • Lee
  • Rim
4:00
15."Endless Summer" (featuring Raury)
  • Bell
  • Omarr
3:30
16."The Birth of SYRE"
  • Smith
  • Stoubis
Trippy Summer Band2:14
17."Boys and Girls"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
3:42
Total length:51:00

Expanded release

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On August 28, 2021 (exactly a year after the release of CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3) Jaden Smith released the CTV3: Day Tripper’s Edition, a 19-track expansion that includes features from Joey Badass, ¿Téo?, and Babe Rainbow.[12][13] The first single off of his CTV3 Day Trippers Edition album was titled “BYE.” and was released early on June 22, 2021.[14] Jaden is quoted as saying about the single, “I was sad when I made this song, but I’m happy it’s out. Welcome to CTV3, welcome to trippy summer. It was the time of our lives.”[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b Britton, Luke Morgan (September 1, 2020). "Jaden – 'CTV3: Cool Tape Vol.3' review: rap agitator swaps hip-hop for Beatles-style bops". NME. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 18, 2020). "Jaden Smith Announces New Album 'Cool Tape Volume 3' Featuring Justin Bieber & Raury: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Cabin Fever - Single by Jaden on Spotify". July 23, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020 – via Spotify.
  4. ^ "Rainbow Bap - Single by Jaden on Spotify". August 14, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020 – via Spotify.
  5. ^ Smith, Jaden (August 27, 2020). "@Jaden status:1299064575271157760". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  6. ^ a b Caraan, Sophie (2020-08-27). "Jaden Retraces His Musical Steps With New Mixtape 'CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3'". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  7. ^ Darrell, Mitch. "Review: "CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3" Album by Jaden Smith". DOPECAUSEWESAID. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  8. ^ Williams, Aaron (2020-08-31). "Jaden's 'Cool Tape Vol. 3' Is An Eclectic Ode To Nostalgia". UPROXX. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  9. ^ McKinney, Jessica (September 22, 2021). "Inside Jaden's Psychedelic World of Innovation". Complex. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  10. ^ "CTV: Cool Tapes Vol. 3 by Jaden". Retrieved September 12, 2020 – via Tidal.
  11. ^ "Jaden Smith Reveals 'Cool Tape Vol. 3' Tracklist". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  12. ^ Callas, Brad (August 27, 2021). "Jaden Smith Shares 'CTV3: Day Tripper's Edition'". Complex. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  13. ^ Blistein, Jon (2021-08-20). "Jaden Smith Previews New Album 'CTV3: Day Tripper's Edition' With 'Summer'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  14. ^ "Jaden Releases 'BYE,' First Single off 'CTV3 Day Trippers Edition'". HYPEBEAST. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  15. ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (June 22, 2021). "Jaden Smith Shares New Song "Bye" From 'CTV3 Day Trippers Edition'". Complex. Retrieved 2022-03-11.