Idiot (album)
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| Released | 31 January 2020 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 45:04 | |||
| Label | Artige Records | |||
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Idiot is the second solo studio album by Albanian-Danish rapper Artigeardit. The album was released on music streaming platforms by Artige Records on 31 January 2020.
Release and reception
Idiot was announced on 20 January 2020, when Artigeardit announced a release day concert at Hotel Cecil in Copenhagen.[1] Having previously released "Lov mig 1 ting" and "Gothersgade", the title track featuring Karl William was released on 24 January.[2] Nikolaj Boesby Skou described the single as showcasing Artigeardit's strengths as a poet, while discussing the themes of failed relationships and emotional maturity.[2] The album was previously highlighted as one of the most anticipated Danish albums of 2020 by Soundvenue.[3]
Upon release, the album received a positive review from Soundvenue, which gave it five of six stars.[4] In his review, Niklas Krarup Larsen praised Artigeardit's introspective songwriting and the album's musical diversity.[4] The album was later seen as an important step in Artigeardit's transition as an artist when compared to his following studio album, Held & lykke med at komme hjem.[5]
Commercially, the album achieved platinum certification from IFPI Danmark in October 2021.[6] The album's title track with Karl William also went on to peak at number 38 on the Hitlisten charts,[7] while achieving gold certification.[8] "Gothersgade" also went on to become the only other track to reach the Hitlisten charts when it peaked at number 22.[7]
Accolades
In the year following its release, Idiot received recognition from the Danish music industry. At the 2020 Danish Music Awards, Artigeardit was nominated for Songwriter of the Year for the album.[9] That award ultimately went to the Minds of 99.[10] The album was also nominated at the 2021 GAFFA Awards for Danish Hip-hop Release of the Year, though again did not win.[11]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Danish Music Awards | Danish Songwriter of the Year | Artigeardit (for Idiot) |
Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | GAFFA Awards | Danish Hip-hop Release of the Year | Idiot | Nominated | [11] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" |
| Adam Hillebrandt | 1:48 |
| 2. | "Bagsæde" | Artigeardit |
| 2:46 |
| 3. | "Gothersgade" | Artigeardit |
| 2:11 |
| 4. | "Søvne" | Artigeardit |
| 3:15 |
| 5. | "Idiot" (featuring Karl William) |
| Hillebrandt | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Grøkjær" | Artigeardit |
| 3:17 |
| 7. | "Bankråd" | Artigeardit | Westerlin | 2:12 |
| 8. | "Etablering interlude" | Artigeardit | Hillebrandt | 0:34 |
| 9. | "#%_! Dig selv" | Artigeardit | Hillebrandt | 3:08 |
| 10. | "Lov mig 1 ting" | Artigeardit | Hillebrandt | 3:46 |
| 11. | "Check" (featuring Christos) |
| Hillebrandt | 3:03 |
| 12. | "Beslutninger" | Artigeardit |
| 2:17 |
| 13. | "Kom af sig selv" | Artigeardit | Westerlin | 2:18 |
| 14. | "Følelsen" | Artigeardit | Sahakian | 3:36 |
| 15. | "Aquafina" (featuring Lord Siva) |
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| 3:14 |
| 16. | "La' den ringe" | Artigeardit | Westerlin | 3:46 |
| Total length: | 45:04 | |||
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2020–2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[7] | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart | Year | Position |
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| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) | 2020[12] | 35 |
| 2021[13] | 61 | |
| 2022[14] | 56 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[15] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
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References
- ↑ Skou, Nikolaj Boesby (20 January 2020). "Artigeardit annoncerer dato for sit nye album 'Idiot' – hør sangene til releasekoncert" [Artigeardit announces the release date of his new album 'Idiot' — hear the songs at the release concert]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 Skou, Nikolaj Boesby (24 January 2020). "Artigeardit er albumklar med den stærke single 'Idiot' feat. Karl William" [Artigeardit is ready to release his new album with the strong single "Idiot" featuring Karl William]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ Stolberg, Kjartan F. (13 January 2020). "Her er 23 danske album, vi virkelig ser frem til i løbet af 2020" [Here are 23 Danish albums we're really looking forward to in 2020]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 Larsen, Nicklas Krarup (31 January 2020). "Artigeardit holder olympisk niveau på det ærlige og selvudstillende 'Idiot'" [Artigeardit performs at an Olympic level on the honest and self-exposing 'Idiot']. Soundvenue (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ Karl, Kristian (1 June 2021). "Artigeardit er færdig med at være en 'Idiot' – men hvem er han så på sit tredje album, 'Held og lykke med at komme hjem'?" [Artigeardit is done being an 'Idiot' — but who is he on his third album, 'Held og lykke med at komme hjem'?]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Artigeardit "Idiot"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Discography Artigeardit". danishcharts.dk. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Danish single certifications – Artigeardit feat. Karl William – Idiot". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 Mathiasen, Marie Holm (28 November 2020). "Her er alle vinderne fra 'Danish Music Awards'" [Here are all the winners from the 'Danish Music Awards'] (in Danish). TV 2. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Hitmager scorede DMA-priser på stribe i en rungende tom Royal Arena" [Hitmaker scooped up DMA awards in an eerily empty Royal Arena]. Berlingske (in Danish). 28 November 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 Svidt, Ole Rosenstand (5 March 2021). "GAFFA-Prisen – og vinderne er..." [The GAFFA Prize – and the winners are...]. GAFFA (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Album Top-100 2020". Hitlisten.NU (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Album Top-100 2021". Hitlisten.NU (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Album Top-100 2022". Hitlisten.NU (in Danish). Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Danish album certifications – Artigeardit – Idiot". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 31 May 2026. Scroll through the page-list below until year 2021 to obtain certification.