Lazarus (Travie McCoy album)

Lazarus
Studio album by
Travie McCoy
ReleasedJune 8, 2010[1]
Recorded2008–2010
GenrePop
Length35:13
Label
Travie McCoy chronology
Lazarus
(2010) 		Never Slept Better
(2022)
Singles from Lazarus
  1. "Billionaire"
    Released: March 9, 2010[2]
  2. "Need You"
    Released: September 14, 2010[3]
  3. "We'll Be Alright"
    Released: October 18, 2010[4]

Lazarus is the debut studio album by American rapper Travie McCoy released on June 8, 2010. McCoy announced his plans to pursue a solo career in early 2010, although he insisted that Gym Class Heroes had not broken up. After creating demos of melancholy and low-tempo songs, McCoy decided to abandon his early material and start over, as he claimed the songs were "too personal". He began to write more uptempo "party anthems" with lyrical themes of overcoming grief. Musically, McCoy draws from various influences on the record, including hip hop, reggae, and rock.

Upon its release, Lazarus debuted at number 25 on the US Billboard 200 chart with sales of 15,000 copies. The lead single from the album was "Billionaire", which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs "Need You" and "We'll Be Alright" have also been released as singles. Critical response to the album has been mixed to positive, with most critics praising the album's upbeat songs yet criticizing the overabundance of featured collaborations.

  1. ^ Montgomery, James (March 8, 2010). "Travis McCoy Says New Album Is 'Music To Have A Good Time To'". MTV News. Archived from the original on March 10, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars) – Single by Travie McCoy". Itunes.apple.com. March 9, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
  3. ^ "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  4. ^ "Video: Travie McCoy – 'We'll Be Alright'". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 9, 2011.