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CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3
Studio album by
Jaden
ReleasedAugust 28, 2020
Recorded2019–2020
Genre
Length51:00
Label
Producer
Jaden chronology
Erys
(2019) 		CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3
(2020)
Singles from CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3
  1. "Cabin Fever"
    Released: July 23, 2020
  2. "Rainbow Bap"
    Released: August 14, 2020

CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 is the third studio album by American rapper Jaden Smith and the fourth installment in the Cool Tape series (preceded by The Cool Cafe: Cool Tape Vol. 1, CTV2, and The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story). It includes features from Justin Bieber and Raury. The singles "Cabin Fever" and "Rainbow Bap" were released on July 23, 2020, and August 14, 2020, respectively.

Summary

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Following the release of the album's lead single "Cabin Fever", the 17-track album was announced on August 14, 2020, and that it would feature guest appearances from Justin Bieber and Raury.[2][3][4] Smith taught himself guitar for the album.[1] Smith stated the album acts as a prequel to Syre, taking place when Smith was 15 years old going onto 17.[5][6]

Reception

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Reviews commented on the nostalgic feeling of the album and its departure as something new and different from Smith's previous works.[7][8] Some reviews noted that CTV3 branched off into new styles like '60s psych-rock.[9][6]

Track listing

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CTV3 has seventeen tracks that run for a total of 51 minutes.[10][11]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Circa 2015"
  • Josiah Bell
  • Omarr
2:12
2."Falling for You" (with Justin Bieber)
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
3:43
3."Rainbow Bap"
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
4:40
4."LUCY!"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Stoubis
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
2:08
5."Everything"
  • Boi-1da
  • Sweet
  • Turner
  • Kevinshideout
  • Omarr
  • Bell
2:49
6."In the Hills"
Trippy Summer Band2:33
7."Bad Connection"
1:44
8."Muted Sunrise"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Stoubis
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
  • Trippy Summer Band
2:23
9."Young in Love"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
4:51
10."Cabin Fever"
Burns3:15
11."Photograph"
  • Lee
  • Rim
2:21
12."Drops of Sun"
  • Smith
  • Stoubis
  • Rim
Trippy Summer Band2:20
13."Sunburnt"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
3:09
14."Deep End"
  • Smith
  • Lee
  • Rim
  • Lee
  • Rim
4:00
15."Endless Summer" (featuring Raury)
  • Bell
  • Omarr
3:30
16."The Birth of SYRE"
  • Smith
  • Stoubis
Trippy Summer Band2:14
17."Boys and Girls"
  • Smith
  • Bell
  • Rambert
  • Bell
  • Omarr
3:42
Total length:51:00

Expanded release

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On August 28, 2021 (exactly a year after the release of CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3) Jaden Smith released the CTV3: Day Tripper’s Edition, a 19-track expansion that includes features from Joey Badass, ¿Téo?, and Babe Rainbow.[12][13] The first single off of his CTV3 Day Trippers Edition album was titled “BYE.” and was released early on June 22, 2021.[14] Jaden is quoted as saying about the single, “I was sad when I made this song, but I’m happy it’s out. Welcome to CTV3, welcome to trippy summer. It was the time of our lives.”[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b Britton, Luke Morgan (September 1, 2020). "Jaden – 'CTV3: Cool Tape Vol.3' review: rap agitator swaps hip-hop for Beatles-style bops". NME. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 18, 2020). "Jaden Smith Announces New Album 'Cool Tape Volume 3' Featuring Justin Bieber & Raury: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Cabin Fever - Single by Jaden on Spotify". July 23, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020 – via Spotify.
  4. ^ "Rainbow Bap - Single by Jaden on Spotify". August 14, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020 – via Spotify.
  5. ^ Smith, Jaden (August 27, 2020). "@Jaden status:1299064575271157760". Twitter. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Caraan, Sophie (August 27, 2020). "Jaden Retraces His Musical Steps With New Mixtape 'CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3'". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Darrell, Mitch. "Review: "CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3" Album by Jaden Smith". DOPECAUSEWESAID. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  8. ^ Williams, Aaron (August 31, 2020). "Jaden's 'Cool Tape Vol. 3' Is An Eclectic Ode To Nostalgia". UPROXX. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  9. ^ McKinney, Jessica (September 22, 2021). "Inside Jaden's Psychedelic World of Innovation". Complex. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  10. ^ "CTV: Cool Tapes Vol. 3 by Jaden". Retrieved September 12, 2020 – via Tidal.
  11. ^ "Jaden Smith Reveals 'Cool Tape Vol. 3' Tracklist". Rap-Up. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Callas, Brad (August 27, 2021). "Jaden Smith Shares 'CTV3: Day Tripper's Edition'". Complex. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  13. ^ Blistein, Jon (August 20, 2021). "Jaden Smith Previews New Album 'CTV3: Day Tripper's Edition' With 'Summer'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  14. ^ "Jaden Releases 'BYE,' First Single off 'CTV3 Day Trippers Edition'". HYPEBEAST. June 22, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  15. ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (June 22, 2021). "Jaden Smith Shares New Song "Bye" From 'CTV3 Day Trippers Edition'". Complex. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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