The 1st (album)

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2017 studio album by Willow

The 1st

Studio album by

Willow

Released| October 31, 2017 (2017-10-31)
Genre|

* Soul rock[1]
* pop[2]

Length| 34:49
Label|

* MSFTSMusic
* Roc Nation
* Interscope

Producer|

* Willow Smith
* Dev Hynes

Willow chronology
| Ardipithecus
(2015)  | The 1st
(2017)  | Willow
(2019)

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Singles from  The 1st

1. "Romance"
Released: November 13, 2017

The 1st is the second studio album by American singer Willow. It was released on October 31, 2017, through MSFTSMusic, Roc Nation and Interscope Records. It was written and produced entirely by Willow.[3]

## Background

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The album was released on Willow's 17th birthday, noting that the making of this album was putting her in uncomfortable positions, and is much more raw and organic. Her vocal performances were inspired by Alanis Morissette and Tori Amos.[4]

## Critical reception

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
Allmusic| [5]
Pitchfork| 6.7/10[1]

The 1st received a favorable review from Cameron Cook of Pitchfork. Cook gave the album a 6.7 and noted that the "more organic and raw" sound on the album was a "huge leap in the right direction".[1]

## Track listing

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All tracks written and produced by Willow Smith, except where noted.

No.| Title| Writer(s)| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Boy"|  |  | 3:01
2.| "An Awkward Life of an Awkward Girl"|  |  | 1:45
3.| "And Contentment"|  |  | 3:34
4.| "Ho' ihi Interlude"|  |  | 2:55
5.| "Israel"|  |  | 3:36
6.| "Oh No!!!"|

* Smith
* Devonte Hynes

* Smith
* Hynes

| 3:11
7.| "Warm Honey"|  |  | 2:55
8.| "Human Leech"|  |  | 2:43
9.| "Lonely Road"|

* Smith
* Chloe Bailey
* Halle Bailey

|  | 2:39
10.| "A Reason"|  |  | 4:16
11.| "Romance"|  |  | 4:14
Total length:| 34:49

## Personnel

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* Willow – vocals, production
* Devonte Hynes – vocals, production (track 6)
* Chloe Bailey – vocals (track 9)
* Halle Bailey – vocals (track 9)
* James Chul Rim – mixing

## References

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1. ^ a b c Cook, Cameron (March 5, 2019). "Willow: The 1st Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
2. ^ Bromfield, Daniel (November 12, 2017). "Willow: The 1st Album Review". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
3. ^ Olivia Malone (October 31, 2017). "Willow Smith Releases Hotly-Anticipated New Album 'The 1st'". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
4. ^ Spanos, Brittany (October 31, 2017). "Willow Smith Talks Coming of Age on Honest New LP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
5. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "The 1st - Willow Smith". Allmusic.

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Discography

Studio albums|

* Ardipithecus (2015)
* The 1st (2017)
* Willow (2019)
* Lately I Feel Everything (2021)
* Coping Mechanism (2022)
* Empathogen (2024)

Collaborative albums|

* The Anxiety (2020)

Singles|

* "Whip My Hair"
* "21st Century Girl"
* "Fireball"
* "Wait a Minute!"
* "Transparent Soul"
* "Meet Me at Our Spot"
* "Emo Girl"
* "Purge"
* "Maybe It's My Fault"
* "Hover Like a Goddess"
* "Symptom of Life"
* "Big Feelings"

Featured singles|

* "Psychofreak"
* "Where You Are"

Related articles|

* Will Smith
* Jada Pinkett Smith
* Jaden Smith

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