Slant Face Killah (SFK) is the fourth studio album by American rapper Conway the Machine, it was released on May 10, 2024, through Drumwork Music Group and Empire Distribution.[1] Originally announced as a B-side record to follow 2023's Won't He Do It, the name was later changed to its current name partly due to label speculation.[clarification needed] The album features guest appearances from Stove God Cooks, Larry June, Flee Lord, Method Man, SK Da King, Joey Badass, Key Glock, Rya Maxwell, Tech N9ne, 2 Eleven, Ab-Soul, Jay Worthy, T.F. and Raekwon.

Slant Face Killah
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 10, 2024
Genre
Length60:05
Label
Producer
Conway the Machine chronology
Won't He Do It
(2023)
Slant Face Killah
(2024)
Singles from Slant Face Killah
  1. "Give & Give"
    Released: January 19, 2024
  2. "Mutty"
    Released: January 19, 2024
  3. "Vertino"
    Released: February 16, 2024
  4. "Ten/Rya Interlude"
    Released: May 3, 2024

Promotion and release

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On January 19, 2024, the album's first and lead single "Give & Give" with Cool & Dre was released. The music video was released that same day, which also featured the track "Mutty" with Stove God Cooks.[2]

On February 16, the third single "Vertino" with Joey Badass was released, together with an accompanying music video.[3]

On April 24, Conway revealed the album title, cover art and release date.[4]

"Ten/Rya Interlude" featuring Key Glock was released on May 3, 2024, serving as the album's fourth single.[5]

Reception

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Slant Face Killah received a mixed review from Gabriel Bras Nevares, stating "For the most part, Slant Face Killah is still a very worthy album in Conway's catalog; it's just in some small but important Griselda details that it falters. When there's so much quality to go through, it makes these crevices look like caverns".[6]

Track listing

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Slant Face Killah track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Despertar"Demond Price
  • Elijah Hooks
  • Jesse Miller
1:08
2."Mutty" (featuring Stove God Cooks)
  • Price
  • Aaron Scott
  • Conductor Williams
  • David Emmanuel
  • Nape
5:28
3."Give & Give" (with Cool & Dre)
  • Price
  • Myra Summers
  • Cool & Dre
  • Rayshon Cobbs Jr.
2:39
4."Milano Nights, Pt. 1"Price
  • Camoflauge Monk
  • Hooks
  • Sean Corey
4:46
5."Kim Xpress" (featuring Larry June)Williams5:38
6."Meth Back!" (featuring Method Man, SK Da King, and Flee Lord)PriceDaringer5:08
7."Ninja Man" (featuring Swizz Beatz)Price
4:24
8."Vertino" (with Joey Badass)
  • Camoflauge Monk
  • Dan Ross
  • Sadhugold
  • Corey
5:33
9."Ten / Rya Interlude" (featuring Key Glock and Rya Maxwell)6:00
10."Dasani"PriceBeats Anonymous2:50
11."Raw!" (featuring Tech N9ne)Cardo4:55
12."Surf & Turf" (with Jay Worthy featuring 2 Eleven, Ab-Soul, and T.F.)
Williams6:26
13."Karimi"Price
3:50
14."The Red Moon in Osaka" (featuring Raekwon)The Alchemist6:56
Total length:60:05

Personnel

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  • Conway the Machine – vocals
  • Mark B. Christensenmastering
  • Rook Flairmixing (all tracks), recording (track 9)
  • Nick Cavalieri – engineering
  • Jesse Miller – vocals (track 1)
  • Sandra – vocals (track 1)
  • Chad Kemp – recording (tracks 2, 3, 5)
  • Elijah Hooks – recording (tracks 4, 6), arrangement (4, 14)
  • Don Taylor – recording (tracks 4, 13, 14)
  • Rod Bonner – arrangement (tracks 4, 14)
  • Toney Boi – recording (tracks 5, 11, 12)
  • Todd Copper – recording (track 5)
  • Carl Urban – recording (track 6)
  • Cris Douglas – recording (track 6)
  • Sloan Welsch – recording (track 6)
  • Jodie Grayson Williams – recording (tracks 7, 11, 12)
  • Demond Price Jr. – recording (track 9)
  • Spencer Vega – recording (tracks 11, 13)
  • Ben Cybusky – recording (track 11)
  • Brian Zarazua – recording (track 12)
  • Python – recording (track 12)
  • Rondy Gibson – recording (track 12)

Charts

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Chart performance for SFK
Chart (2024) Peak

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86

References

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  1. ^ "Conway The Machine announces new album SFK". The Source. April 28, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Conway The Machine unveils "Give & Give"". Stereogum. January 19, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Conway The Machine and Joey Bada$$ collaborate on "Vertino"". HiphopDX. February 16, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Conway The Machine announces "SFK Album"". HotNewsHiphop. April 24, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ ""Ten / Rya Interlude" unveiled, Conway and Key Glock collaborate". RapRader. May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (May 17, 2024). "Conway The Machine "Slant Face Killah" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 18, 2024.