Teen X (EP)
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 Standard cover[a] | ||||
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| Released | August 14, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
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| Length | 11:53 | |||
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Teen X is the second extended play (EP), by American rapper Ken Carson. It was self-released on August 14, 2020, and it was independently distributed through digital downloads and streaming. It serves as Carson's breakthrough EP since it spawned Carson's first major hit, "Yale".
Background and release
In 2019, Carson signed to Playboi Carti's Opium record label.[1] Upon signing, he released his debut extended play, titled Boy Barbie.[2] Shortly after the release of Boy Barbie, Carson released Teen X on August 14, 2020. A deluxe edition of the EP, titled Teen X: Relapsed, was released on January 2, 2021.[2]
Composition
Teen X is a rage EP. Compared to his previous project, it features messier vocals and darker instrumentals courtesy of Roark Bailey, Juberlee, Richie Souf, Starboy, and Outtatown, with the latter two handling the majority of the production.[2][1]
On the track "Yale", it features "urgent synths" and "offhanded flows".[2]
Reception
A writer from Revolt wrote that "Yale" introduced listeners to Carson's unfiltered lyrics, high-energy beats, and experimental sound.[3] In a ranking of Carson's 20 best songs, "Yale" was ranked at number two, with Mariah Rivera of Complex calling it a "banger" of a track, she also wrote how the Carson's unfiltered lyricism combined with Starboy and Outtatown's production on the track makes "Yale" an essential song for the rage rap era of music.[4] In October 2023, three years following the release of "Yale", it was certified gold by the RIAA, and in May 2026, it was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.[5][6][7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ken Carson[8]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Teen X" |
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| 2:01 |
| 2. | "Yale" |
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| 1:46 |
| 3. | "Meds" |
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| 2:32 |
| 4. | "Why" |
| Star boy | 1:45 |
| 5. | "For Her" |
| Richie Souf | 2:10 |
| 6. | "Pissed Off" |
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| 1:40 |
| Total length: | 11:53 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Teen X Babe" |
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| 1:56 |
| 8. | "Teenager Rager" |
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| 1:44 |
| 9. | "Butterfly" |
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| 2:24 |
| 10. | "High as Shit" |
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| 2:32 |
| 11. | "On the Low" |
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| 1:17 |
| Total length: | 8:57 | |||
Notes
- "High As Shit" is stylized as "High as Sh!T"
Personnel
Notes
- ↑ The deluxe edition cover features the same image but with inverted colors
References
- 1 2 Sundaresan, Mano (August 12, 2021). "Ken Carson: Project X Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 Crone, David (n.d.). "Ken Carson Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ..." AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 29, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ↑ "11 facts you should know about Ken Carson". REVOLT. January 25, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ Johri, Antonio; Sanfiorenzo, Dimas; Barlas, Jon; Rivera, Mariah; A. Barry, Peter. "The 20 Best Ken Carson Songs of All Time". Complex. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "BRIT Certified Awards". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2026-05-10. Select albums in the Formats field. Type "Ken Carson Yale" in the "Search:" field.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ↑ "American certifications – Ken Carson". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ↑ Saponara, Michael (April 21, 2025). "8 Things to Know About Ken Carson as 'More Chaos' Tops Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Teen X - EP". Apple Music. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Teen X : Relapsed - EP". Apple Music. January 2, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2026.