In and of Itself

In and of Itself
Studio album by
Moka Only
ReleasedMay 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
RecordedSpring 2021
GenreHip-hop
Length41:19
LabelUrbnet Records
ProducerMoka Only
Moka Only chronology
Martian XMAS 2022
(2022)		 In and of Itself
(2023)		 Spooky Beats n' Other Treats
(2023)
Singles from In and of Itself
  1. "Naturally"
    Released: April 7, 2023 [1]
  2. "Tablecloth"
    Released: April 28, 2023 [2]

In and of Itself is a studio album by Canadian rapper, singer and producer Moka Only. It was released by Urbnet Records on May 19, 2023. The album was entirely self-produced, and the cover art was illustrated by Moka Only.[3][4][5] The album reached number 10 on !earshot's hip-hop chart in July of 2023.[6] An instrumental version was released on September 15, 2023.[7]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Scratched Vinyl8/10[8]
Tom Hull – on the WebB+[9]

Hip Hop Golden Age said the album "seamlessly combines his smooth flows with dusty beats". They ranked the album number 5 in their May 2023 roundup: best hip-hop albums of the month and number 55 in their list of the best hip-hop albums of 2023.[10][11]

Chi Chi Talken of Scratched Vinyl noted the album's "playful rhymes" and "laid back and smooth delivery" and stated "The beats are nice and warm and just put you at ease, and Moka has plenty of charisma and wordplay to keep you engaged across the album."[12]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Restart"3:02
2."Tablecloth"2:52
3."Take a Whiff"3:06
4."Do with Myself"2:43
5."Just for the Night"1:51
6."I Do Rap"2:31
7."Double RL"2:59
8."Don't U Kno"3:00
9."Oh Thousands"1:01
10."Naturally"2:40
11."Don't Approach"2:02
12."Walkabout"2:21
13."Willington Interlude"0:36
14."More Doing This"2:21
15."How Boring Do You Like It"3:06
16."Need to Do"2:32
17."Drainpipe"2:43
Total length:41:19

References

  1. ↑ "Moka Ony – 'Naturally'". grownuprap.com.
  2. ↑ Tayo Odutola (2023-05-30). "Check out Moka Only's new single "Tablecloth"". earmilk.com.
  3. ↑ "MOKA ONLY - In And Of Itself". urbnet.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  4. ↑ Radio, B.-Siide (2023-05-29). "Moka Only – "In and of Itself"". Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  5. ↑ "Moka Only - In and of Itself (Album)". WORDPLAY. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  6. ↑ "Top 20 hip hop chart : July 2023". earshot-online.
  7. ↑ Moka Only - In And Of Itself (Instrumentals), 2023-09-15, retrieved 2026-02-25
  8. ↑ Chi Chi Thalken (2023-05-25). "Moka Only - In and Of Itself". scratchedvinyl.com.
  9. ↑ Hull, Tom. "Moka Only - In and Of Itself". TomHull.com.
  10. ↑ HHGA Staff (2023-06-02). "May 2023 Round Up: The 9 Best Hip Hop Albums of the Month". HHGA. #5
  11. ↑ HHGA Staff (2023-12-22). "The Best Hip Hop Albums of 2023". HHGA. #55
  12. ↑ Chi Chi Thalken (2023-05-25). "Moka Only - In and Of Itself". scratchedvinyl.com.
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