The Price of Tea in China

2020 studio album by Boldy James & The Alchemist

The Price of Tea in China

Studio album by

Boldy James & The Alchemist

Released| February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
Genre| Hip hop
Length| 38:44
Label| ALC Records
Producer| The Alchemist
Boldy James & The Alchemist chronology
| Boldface
(2019)  | The Price of Tea in China
(2020)  | Bo Jackson
(2021)

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Boldy James chronology
| Boldface
(2019)  | The Price of Tea in China
(2020)  | Manger on McNichols
(2020)

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The Alchemist chronology
| Boldface
(2019)  | The Price of Tea in China
(2020)  | Lulu
(2020)

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
HipHopDX| 4.2/5[1]
Pitchfork| 8.0/10[2]

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[3][4] 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

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Accolades for The Price of Tea in China Publication  | Accolade  | Rank  | Ref.

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Complex | Complex's 50 Best Albums of 2020  |

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Consequence of Sound | Consequence of Sound's Top 50 Albums of 2020  |

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Rolling Stone | Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2020  |

[7]

Spin | Spin's 30 Best Albums of 2020 – Mid-Year  | —  |

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Stereogum | Stereogum's 50 Best Albums of 2020  |

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Stereogum's 50 Best Albums of 2020 – Mid-Year  |

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## Track listing

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The Price of Tea in China track listingNo.| Title| Writer(s)| Length

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1.| "Carruth"|

* Daniel Maman
* James Jones III

| 2:13
2.| "Giant Slide"|

* Maman
* Jones

| 4:25
3.| "Surf & Turf" (featuring Vince Staples)|

* Maman
* Jones
* Vincent Staples

| 3:43
4.| "Run-Ins"|

* Maman
* Jones

| 2:29
5.| "Scrape the Bowl" (featuring Benny the Butcher)|

* Maman
* Jones
* Jeremie Pennick

| 3:38
6.| "Pinto"|

* Maman
* Jones

| 3:17
7.| "Slow Roll"|

* Maman
* Jones

| 4:10
8.| "S.N.O.R.T." (featuring Freddie Gibbs)|

* Maman
* Jones
* Fredrick Tipton

| 3:11
9.| "Grey October" (featuring Evidence)|

* Maman
* Jones
* Michael Perretta

| 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

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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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Boldy James

Studio albums|

* My 1st Chemistry Set (2013)
* The Price of Tea in China (2020)
* Manger on McNichols (2020)
* Bo Jackson (2021)

Extended plays|

* Magnolia Leflore (2025)

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The Alchemist

* Production discography

Studio albums|

* 1st Infantry (2004)
* Return of the Mac (with Prodigy) (2007)
* Chemical Warfare (2009)
* Russian Roulette (2012)
* 360 Waves (with Durag Dynasty) (2013)
* Albert Einstein (with Prodigy) (2013)
* Fetti (with Currensy and Freddie Gibbs) (2018)
* Alfredo (with Freddie Gibbs) (2020)
* Haram (with Armand Hammer) (2021)
* Continuance (with Currensy) (2022)
* The Elephant Man's Bones (with Roc Marciano) (2022)
* The Great Escape (with Larry June) (2023)
* Voir Dire (with Earl Sweatshirt) (2023)
* The Skeleton Key (with Roc Marciano) (2024)
* Life Is Beautiful (with Larry June and 2 Chainz) (2025)
* Forensics (with Mos Def) (2025)
* Alfredo 2 (with Freddie Gibbs) (2025)

Extended plays|

* The Alchemist's Cookbook (2008)
* Fashionably Late (with Fashawn) (2009)
* This Thing of Ours (2021)
* Flying High (2023)

Mixtapes|

* The Cutting Room Floor (2003)
* No Days Off (2006)
* The Antidote (with Fashawn) (2009)
* Covert Coup (with Currensy) (2011)
* No Idols (with Domo Genesis) (2012)
* Rare Chandeliers (with Action Bronson) (2012)
* The Cutting Room Floor 3 (2013)
* The Carrollton Heist (with Currensy) (2016)

Instrumentals|

* Rapper's Best Friend 3 (2014)
* Israeli Salad (2015)

Related|

* "Hold You Down"
* Boldy James & The Alchemist
* Gangrene
* Gutter Water
* Vodka & Ayahuasca
* You Disgust Me
* Step Brothers
* The Whooliganz
* Music of Grand Theft Auto V

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* MusicBrainz release group

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