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2020 studio album by Boldy James & The Alchemist
The Price of Tea in China
Studio album by Boldy James & The Alchemist
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
GenreHip hop
Length38:44
LabelALC Records
ProducerThe Alchemist
Boldy James & The Alchemist chronology
Boldface
(2019) 		The Price of Tea in China
(2020) 		Bo Jackson
(2021)
Boldy James chronology
Boldface
(2019) 		The Price of Tea in China
(2020) 		Manger on McNichols
(2020)
The Alchemist chronology
Boldface
(2019) 		The Price of Tea in China
(2020) 		Lulu
(2020)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX4.2/5
Pitchfork8.0/10

The Price of Tea in China is the second studio album by American rapper Boldy James and American DJ and producer The Alchemist. It was released on February 7, 2020 under ALC Records and features guest appearances from Vince Staples, Benny the Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, and Evidence. Production was handled entirely by The Alchemist, making this their third full length collaboration after Boldface EP a year prior. The album received positive reviews and ended up on many publications end of year top albums of 2020 lists.

Accolades

Accolades for The Price of Tea in China
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
Complex Complex's 50 Best Albums of 2020 24
Consequence of Sound Consequence of Sound's Top 50 Albums of 2020 34
Rolling Stone Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2020 46
Spin Spin's 30 Best Albums of 2020 – Mid-Year —
Stereogum Stereogum's 50 Best Albums of 2020 35
Stereogum's 50 Best Albums of 2020 – Mid-Year 31

Track listing

The Price of Tea in China track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Carruth"2:13
2."Giant Slide"
  • Maman
  • Jones
4:25
3."Surf & Turf" (featuring Vince Staples)3:43
4."Run-Ins"
  • Maman
  • Jones
2:29
5."Scrape the Bowl" (featuring Benny the Butcher)3:38
6."Pinto"
  • Maman
  • Jones
3:17
7."Slow Roll"
  • Maman
  • Jones
4:10
8."S.N.O.R.T." (featuring Freddie Gibbs)3:11
9."Grey October" (featuring Evidence)3:38
10."Mustard"
  • Maman
  • Jones
1:32
11."Speed Demon Freestyle"
  • Maman
  • Jones
2:37
12."Phone Bill"
  • Maman
  • Jones
3:51

Notes

  • "S.N.O.R.T." features additional vocals by Earl Sweatshirt
  • "Giant Slide" features additional vocals by Helios Hussain

References

  1. Wallace, Riley (March 23, 2020). "Boldy James & Alchemist's 'The Price Of Tea In China' Is Headphone Caviar". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  2. Thompson, Paul (February 24, 2020). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  3. Threadcraft, Torry (February 2, 2020). "Boldy James And Alchemist Reunite For 'The Price Of Tea In China'". Okayplayer. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  4. Brydon, Grant (February 21, 2020). "Boldy James and The Alchemist Reunite For New Album". RWD Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  5. McKinney, Jessica; Gee, Andre; Skelton, Skelton (December 2, 2020). "The Best Albums of 2020". Complex. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  6. "Top 50 Albums of 2020". Consequence of Sound. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  7. Bernstein, Jonathan; Blake, Emily; Blistein, Jon; Dolan, Jon; Doyle, Patrick; Ehrlick, Brenna; Freeman, Jon; Grow, Kory; Hoard, Christian; Hudak, Joseph; Leight, Elias; Martoccio, Angie; Shaffer, Claire; Sheffield, Rob; Shteamer, Hank; Vozick-Levinson, Simon (December 4, 2020). "Best Albums of 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  8. "The 30 Best Albums of 2020". Spin. May 21, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  9. "Best Albums of 2020". Stereogum. December 1, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  10. "Best Albums of 2020 So Far". Stereogum. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
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