The Crossroads (album)

The Crossroads
A blurry black and white photo of Cordae covering his face with his hands
Studio album by
Cordae
ReleasedNovember 15, 2024
Recorded2024
Length48:09
Label
Producer
Cordae chronology
From a Birds Eye View
(2022) 		The Crossroads
(2024)
Singles from The Crossroads
  1. "Two Tens"
    Released: January 25, 2023
  2. "Saturday Mornings"
    Released: July 24, 2024
  3. "Summer Drop"
    Released: August 28, 2024
  4. "Mad as Fuck"
    Released: October 11, 2024
  5. "Syrup Sandwiches"
    Released: November 7, 2024

The Crossroads is the third studio album by the American rapper Cordae, released through Art@War and Atlantic Records on November 15, 2024. The album has guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Joey Badass, Jordan Ward, Juicy J, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Ravyn Lenae, and Ty Dolla Sign. Several producers worked on the album, including FnZ, Hitmaka, J. Cole, Thelonious Martin, Cordae himself, and others. His previous studio album was From a Birds Eye View (2022).[1]

Background and recording

Before the release of the album, Cordae told Billboard that it was his strongest work yet. "I think it’s ready. I think I’m better than I’ve ever been as an artist".[2] He said he had spent the time since releasing his previous album to live, "access life", and grow as an artist.[2]

I wanted to get better, like, as a songwriter, as a rapper. I wanted my verses to be better. I wanted my storytelling to be better. I wanted my beat selection and taste in beat selection to get better, and that requires work and time, so I feel like this is my best foot forward thus far.

Asked about the album's title, Cordae said that he had reached a turning point where he felt as though he was at a crossroads in life: "It was like life or death. … If I go right, everything is gonna be perfect and yay, life is great, and if I go left, all life is horrible. I’ve kinda realized that one decision doesn’t hold that much weight. It’s a culmination of decisions".[2]

Release and promotion

On January 25, 2023, Cordae released the album's lead single, "Two Tens" featuring Anderson .Paak.[3][4] The album's second single, "Saturday Mornings" featuring Lil Wayne was released on July 24, 2024.[5][6] The album's third single, "Summer Drop" featuring Anderson .Paak was released on August 28, 2024.[7] The record's fourth single, "Mad as Fuck" was released on October 11, 2024.[8] The album's fifth single, "Syrup Sandwiches" featuring Joey Badass was released on November 7, 2024.[9]

Track listing

The Crossroads track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
  • Biako
  • D. Phelps
  • Smoko Ono
  • Tommy Parker
1:10
2."06 Dreamin"
  • Dunston
  • Smoko Ono
  • FnZ
  • Tommy Parker[b]
  • Ashton Sellars[b]
2:34
3."Back on the Road" (featuring Lil Wayne)
  • Smoko Ono
  • Don Mills
2:37
4."Summer Drop" (featuring Anderson .Paak)
J. Cole2:49
5."Nothings Promised"
3:32
6."Mad as Fuck"
  • Dunston
  • Garcia
  • Julius Herold
  • Paul Agyei
  • Smoke Ono
  • Darko
  • Elkan
3:42
7."All Alone"
  • Smoke Ono
  • Angwang Jin
  • Illuid Haller
  • Biako[b]
1:53
8."Never See It" (featuring Juicy J)
  • Smoko Ono
  • Jaasu
3:28
9."Pray" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)
3:22
10."Don't Walk Away" (featuring Jordan Ward and Ravyn Lenae)
  • Smoko Ono
  • Alex Goldblatt
  • Linden Jay
  • Ryan James Carr
3:32
11."Saturday Mornings" (featuring Lil Wayne)
  • Dunston
  • Carter
  • Garcia
  • Jahmal Gwin
  • Nicholas Smith
  • Smoko Ono
  • BoogzDaBeast
4:23
12."No Bad News" (featuring Kanye West)
2:32
13."Shai Afeni"
  • Dunston
  • Garcia
  • Mallory
  • Shapira
  • Thomas Lumpkins
  • Bobby Eli
  • Jeff Prusan
  • Smoko Ono
  • Jaasu
  • Biako[a]
  • Tommy Parker[a]
2:56
14."What Really Matters"
  • Dunston
  • Garcia
  • Shapira
  • Daniel Johnson
  • Lumpkins
  • Doug Edwards
  • Thomas Richardson
  • Smoko Ono
  • Biako
  • Dkjbeats
  • Tommy Parker[b]
2:03
15."Syrup Sandwiches" (featuring Joey Badass)
  • Smoko Ono
  • Thelonious Martin
2:59
16."Now You Know"
2:11
17."Two Tens" (featuring Anderson .Paak)
2:32
Total length:48:09

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer

Sample credits

Personnel

Musicians

  • Cordae – vocals
  • Tommy Parker – background vocals (tracks 1, 2, 13, 14)
  • Brandy Haze – background vocals (tracks 2, 5, 15)
  • Dem Jointz – background vocals (track 4)
  • The Last Artful, Dodgr – background vocals (track 4)
  • Alex Vaughn – background vocals (tracks 5, 9)
  • Lekan – background vocals (tracks 5, 16)
  • Darius Coleman – background vocals (track 13)
  • Jabari Rayford – background vocals (track 15)
  • Lydia Kitto – background vocals (track 15)
  • Caleb McLaughlin – background vocals (track 16)
  • Ashton Sellars – guitar (track 2)
  • Kelsey Gonzales – bass (track 4)
  • Linden Jay – bass (track 10)
  • Ryan James Carr – drums (track 10)
  • Alex Goldblatt – guitar (track 10)
  • Dominique Sanders – live bass (track 12)
  • Johan Lenox – strings (track 16)

Technical

  • Zach Pereyra – mastering (tracks 1–16), mixing assistance (tracks 2–4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14)
  • Emerson Mancini – mastering (17)
  • Manny Marroquin – mixing (tracks 2–4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14)
  • Elton "L10" Chueng – mixing (tracks 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 16)
  • Chris Galland – mixing (track 5)
  • Jeremie Inhaber – mixing (track 17)
  • Anthony Vilchis – mixing assistance (tracks 2–4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14)
  • Trey Station – mixing assistance (tracks 2–4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14)
  • Daniel Vargas – mixing assistance (tracks 5, 7, 12, 15, 16)
  • Robert Mendioro – mixing assistance (tracks 5, 7, 12, 15, 16)
  • Luca Zadra – engineering (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7, 14)
  • Mesa D – engineering (tracks 1–3, 5, 7, 8–10, 12–16)
  • Shaan Singh – engineering (tracks 1–3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 17)
  • Bryan Schwaller – engineering (track 10)
  • Jhair Lazo – engineering (track 17)

Charts

Chart performance for The Crossroads
Chart (2024-2025) Peak
position
Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ)[10] 28
US Billboard 200[11] 143

References

  1. ^ Horvath, Zachary (November 15, 2024). "Cordae Claims The Crossroads Is The One". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Atkinson, Katie (November 12, 2024). "Cordae on The Crossroads, His Evolution & Why Kendrick/Drake Feud Was "Great for Hip-Hop"". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Paul, Larisha (January 25, 2023). "Cordae and Anderson .Paak Reunite on J. Cole-Produced Song 'Two Tens'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Bowenbank, Starr (January 25, 2023). "Cordae & Anderson .Paak Hit the Club, Ponder Relationships in 'Two Tens' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Schube, Will (July 24, 2024). "Lil Wayne Asserts 'G.O.A.T.' Status On New Cordae Collab 'Saturday Mornings'". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Bernstein, Elaina (July 24, 2024). "Cordae x Lil Wayne Reflect on "Saturday Mornings"". Hypebeast. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Murray, Robin (August 29, 2024). "Cordae, Anderson .Paak Combine On 'Summer Drop'". Clash. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  8. ^ Kearns, Sarah (November 19, 2024). "Cordae Drops New Song and Music Video "Mad as F***"". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Bernstein, Elaina (November 19, 2024). "Joey Bada$$ Hops on Cordae's New Single "Syrup Sandwiches"". Hypebeast. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  10. ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2025. 10. hét". MAHASZ. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  11. ^ @billboardcharts (November 25, 2024). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved November 26, 2024 – via Twitter.
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