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{{Infobox album {{Infobox album
| Name = Banco | name = Banco
| Type = studio | type = studio
| Artist = ] | artist = ]
| Cover = Sir Michael rocks Banco.jpg | cover = Sir Michael rocks Banco.jpg
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| Released = {{start date|2014|7|29}}
⚫ | alt =
| Recorded = 2013-2014
| released = July 29, 2014
⚫ | Genre = ]
| recorded = 2013–2014
⚫ | Length = 49:49
| Label = 6 Cell Phones | venue =
| studio =
| Producer = Sir Michael Rocks
⚫ | genre = ]
⚫ | Last album = ''While You Wait...''<br />(2013)
⚫ | length = 49:49
| This album = '''''Banco'''''<br />(2014)
| label = 6 Cell Phones
| Next album =
| producer = {{hlist|Sir Michael Rocks|Blended Babies|]|]|Reno|Tye Hill}}
{{Singles
⚫ | prev_title = ]
⚫ | Name = Banco
| Type = Studio | prev_year = 2013
| next_title = ]
⚫ | Single 1 = Memo
| next_year = 2015
| Single 1 date = {{start date|2013|12|17}}
| misc = {{Singles
⚫ }}}}
⚫ | name = Banco
⚫ | type = Studio
| single1 = Memo
| single1date = December 17, 2013
⚫ }}
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'''''Banco''''' is the debut ] by American rapper ]. The album was released on July 29, 2014, by 6 Cell Phones.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/banco/id890674144 |title=iTunes - Music - Banco by Sir Michael Rocks |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-29}}</ref> The album features ]s from ], ], ], Robb Bank$, Pouya, ], ], ] and ]. '''''Banco''''' is the debut ] by American rapper ]. The album was released on July 29, 2014, by 6 Cell Phones.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/banco/id890674144 |title=iTunes - Music - Banco by Sir Michael Rocks |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref> The album features ]s from ], ], ], Robb Banks, ], ], ], ], ] and ].


==Release and promotion== ==Release and promotion==
On December 17, 2013, the album's first single "Memo" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/memo/id781062331?i=781062347 |title=iTunes - Music - Memo - Single by Sir Michael Rocks |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2013-12-17 |accessdate=2014-07-29}}</ref> On June 19, 2014, the music video was released for "Playstation 1.5".<ref>{{cite web|last=Frydenlund |first=Zach |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/sir-michael-rocks-announces-banco-release-date-drops-playstation-15 |title=Premiere: Sir Michael Rocks Announces "Banco" Release Date, Drops "Playstation 1.5" |publisher=Complex |date=2014-06-19 |accessdate=2014-07-29}}</ref> On July 15, 2014, the music video was released for "Fuck SeaWorld".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.17009/title.sir-michael-rocks-fuck-seaworld- |title=Sir Michael Rocks - "Fuck SeaWorld" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2014-07-17 |accessdate=2014-07-29}}</ref> On July 23, 2014, the music video was released for "Bussin'" featuring ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Eakin |first=Marah |url=http://www.avclub.com/article/sir-michael-rocks-bussin-new-video-207253 |title=Sir Michael Rocks is “Bussin” in a new video |publisher=Avclub.com |date=2014-07-23 |accessdate=2014-07-29}}</ref> On December 17, 2013, the album's first single "Memo" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/memo/id781062331?i=781062347 |title=iTunes - Music - Memo - Single by Sir Michael Rocks |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=December 17, 2013 |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref> On January 14, 2014, the music video was released for "Memo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.15290/title.sir-michael-rocks-memo- |title=Sir Michael Rocks - "Memo" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=January 15, 2014 |accessdate=July 30, 2014}}</ref> On June 19, 2014, the music video was released for "Playstation 1.5".<ref>{{cite web|last=Frydenlund |first=Zach |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/sir-michael-rocks-announces-banco-release-date-drops-playstation-15 |title=Premiere: Sir Michael Rocks Announces "Banco" Release Date, Drops "Playstation 1.5" |publisher=Complex |date=June 19, 2014 |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref> On July 15, 2014, the music video was released for "Fuck SeaWorld".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.17009/title.sir-michael-rocks-fuck-seaworld- |title=Sir Michael Rocks - "Fuck SeaWorld" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=July 17, 2014 |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref> On July 23, 2014, the music video was released for "Bussin'" featuring ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Eakin |first=Marah |url=http://www.avclub.com/article/sir-michael-rocks-bussin-new-video-207253 |title=Sir Michael Rocks is "Bussin" in a new video |publisher=Avclub.com |date=July 23, 2014 |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>

==Critical response==
{{Album ratings
|rev1= ]
|rev1Score= B−<ref name="consequenceofsound1">{{cite web|last=Cosores |first=Philip |url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/07/album-review-sir-michael-rocks-banco/ |title=Sir Michael Rocks – Banco |publisher=Consequence of Sound |date= |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>
|rev2 = '']''
|rev2Score = 7/10<ref name="exclaim1">{{cite web|last=Lowers |first=Erin |url=http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/sir_michael_rocks-banco |title=Sir Michael Rocks - Banco |publisher=Exclaim.ca |date=August 12, 2014 |accessdate=August 21, 2014}}</ref>
|rev3= ]
|rev3Score= {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web|last=Fairfax |first=Jesse |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2315/title.sir-michael-rocks-banco |title=Sir Michael Rocks - Banco |publisher=HipHop DX |date= |accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>
|rev4= '']''
|rev4Score={{rating|2.5|4}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilkins |first=Ernest|date=July 29, 2014|url=http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/music/redeye-sir-michael-rocks-banco-album-review-20140729-column.html|title=Sir Michael Rocks' 'Banco' works when it's weird|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=March 14, 2015}}</ref>
|rev5= '']''
|rev5Score= 3/5 (L)<ref name="xxlmag1">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2014/07/sir-michael-rocks-banco-album-review/ |title=Sir Michael Rocks Continues To Establish His Own Identity On 'Banco' |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=July 29, 2014 |accessdate=July 30, 2014}}</ref>
}}

''Banco'' was met with generally positive reviews from ]s. Jesse Fairfax of ] stated "The choice of shrouding his trademark oddity in stock cuts and sheer confidence is a curious one, but ''Banco'' remains entertaining for the most part."<ref name="hiphopdx1"/> Erin Lowers of '']'' said, "While the definitive setting of ''Banco'' is Chi-Town's disruptive powers and anger, Mikey Rocks brings forth the warming soul that soothes it. Having already established a career within the boom-bap realm, Sir Michael Rock's reinvention as a solo artist rips apart the blueprints he once laid and sets a foundation that may lead straight to el ''Banco''."<ref name="exclaim1"/> Michael Blair of '']'' stated, "There are undeniable moments of prosperity within ''Banco'', and it’s impossible to not vibe with Sir Michael for owning his lyrical distinction as confident as he does his luxurious wardrobe. But upon completion of the album, ''Banco'' unquestionably leaves the listener yearning for a certain type of production that more appropriately suits his lyrical capacity."<ref name="xxlmag1"/> Adam Kivel of ] said, "Though elements of it seem somewhat unconnected, ''Banco'' should go a long way towards making the solo stuff just as much of a hot commodity."<ref name="consequenceofsound1"/>


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
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| title1 = Intro | title1 = Intro
| note1 = | writer1 = ]
| extra1 = | extra1 = Reno
| length1 = 3:41 | length1 = 3:41


| title2 = Memo | title2 = Memo
| note2 = | writer2 = Reed
| extra2 = | extra2 = Reno
| length2 = 3:41 | length2 = 3:41


| title3 = Some Ish | title3 = Some Ish
| note3 = featuring ] | note3 = featuring ]
| extra3 = | writer3 = {{hlist|Reed|]}}
⚫ | extra3 = Blended Babies
| length3 = 5:23 | length3 = 5:23


| title4 = The Docks Skit | title4 = The Docks Skit
| note4 = | writer4 = Reed
⚫ | extra4 =
| length4 = 1:28 | length4 = 1:28


| title5 = Bussin' | title5 = Bussin'
| note5 = featuring ] & ] | note5 = featuring ] and ]
| writer5 = {{hlist|Reed|]|]}}
⚫ | extra5 =
⚫ | extra5 = Reno
| length5 = 4:24 | length5 = 4:24


| title6 = Playstation 1.5 | title6 = Playstation 1.5
| note6 = | writer6 = Reed
| extra6 = | extra6 = ]
| length6 = 1:59 | length6 = 1:59


| title7 = Drug Dealer | title7 = Drug Dealer
| note7 = | writer7 = Reed
| extra7 = | extra7 = Reno
| length7 = 3:02 | length7 = 3:02


| title8 = Kill Switch | title8 = Kill Switch
| note8 = featuring Robb Bank$ & Pouya | note8 = featuring ] and ]
| writer8 = {{hlist|Reed|]|Kevin Pouya}}
⚫ | extra8 =
⚫ | extra8 = Reno
| length8 = 3:43 | length8 = 3:43


| title9 = Dino Feeding Skit | title9 = Dino Feeding Skit
| note9 = | writer9 = Reed
⚫ | extra9 =
| length9 = 1:14 | length9 = 1:14


| title10 = Lost Boys | title10 = Lost Boys
| note10 = featuring ] & ] | note10 = featuring ] and ]
| writer10 = {{hlist|Reed|]|]}}
⚫ | extra10 =
| extra10 = ]
| length10 = 5:39 | length10 = 5:39


| title11 = One Time | title11 = One Time
| note11 = | note11 = featuring ]
| writer11 = {{hlist|Reed|]}}
| extra11 = | extra11 = Tye Hill
| length11 = 4:13 | length11 = 4:13


| title12 = Cold Sore Skit | title12 = Cold Sore Skit
| note12 = | writer12 = Reed
| extra12 =
| length12 = 1:37 | length12 = 1:37


| title13 = Fuck SeaWorld | title13 = Fuck SeaWorld
| note13 = | writer13 = Reed
| extra13 = ] | extra13 = Sir Michael Rocks
| length13 = 2:45 | length13 = 2:45


| title14 = Ain't Nothing Like | title14 = Ain't Nothing Like
| note14 = featuring ] & ] | note14 = featuring ] and ]
| writer14 = {{hlist|Reed|]|]|]}}
| extra14 = ] | extra14 = ]
| length14 = 3:28 | length14 = 3:28


| title15 = Francois | title15 = Francois
| note15 = | writer15 = Reed
| extra15 = | extra15 = Reno
| length15 = 3:27 | length15 = 3:27
}} }}

==Charts==
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!Chart (2014)
!Peak<br/>position
|-
{{Album chart|Billboard200|118|artist=Sir Michael Rocks|accessdate=August 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardRandBHipHop|21|artist=Sir Michael Rocks|accessdate=August 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardRap|13|artist=Sir Michael Rocks|accessdate=August 21, 2014}}
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{{album chart|BillboardIndependent|19|artist=Sir Michael Rocks|accessdate=August 21, 2014}}
|-
|}


==References== ==References==
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2014 studio album by Sir Michael Rocks
Banco
Studio album by Sir Michael Rocks
ReleasedJuly 29, 2014
Recorded2013–2014
GenreHip hop
Length49:49
Label6 Cell Phones
Producer
Sir Michael Rocks chronology
While You Wait...
(2013) 		Banco
(2014) 		Populair
(2015)
Singles from Banco
  1. "Memo"
    Released: December 17, 2013

Banco is the debut studio album by American rapper Sir Michael Rocks. The album was released on July 29, 2014, by 6 Cell Phones. The album features guest appearances from Twista, Casey Veggies, Iamsu!, Robb Banks, Pouya, Mac Miller, Trinidad James, Too Short, Buddy and Chuck Inglish.

Release and promotion

On December 17, 2013, the album's first single "Memo" was released. On January 14, 2014, the music video was released for "Memo". On June 19, 2014, the music video was released for "Playstation 1.5". On July 15, 2014, the music video was released for "Fuck SeaWorld". On July 23, 2014, the music video was released for "Bussin'" featuring Casey Veggies and Iamsu!.

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Consequence of SoundB−
Exclaim!7/10
HipHopDX
RedEye
XXL3/5 (L)

Banco was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Jesse Fairfax of HipHopDX stated "The choice of shrouding his trademark oddity in stock cuts and sheer confidence is a curious one, but Banco remains entertaining for the most part." Erin Lowers of Exclaim! said, "While the definitive setting of Banco is Chi-Town's disruptive powers and anger, Mikey Rocks brings forth the warming soul that soothes it. Having already established a career within the boom-bap realm, Sir Michael Rock's reinvention as a solo artist rips apart the blueprints he once laid and sets a foundation that may lead straight to el Banco." Michael Blair of XXL stated, "There are undeniable moments of prosperity within Banco, and it’s impossible to not vibe with Sir Michael for owning his lyrical distinction as confident as he does his luxurious wardrobe. But upon completion of the album, Banco unquestionably leaves the listener yearning for a certain type of production that more appropriately suits his lyrical capacity." Adam Kivel of Consequence of Sound said, "Though elements of it seem somewhat unconnected, Banco should go a long way towards making the solo stuff just as much of a hot commodity."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"Antoine ReedReno3:41
2."Memo"ReedReno3:41
3."Some Ish" (featuring Twista)Blended Babies5:23
4."The Docks Skit"Reed 1:28
5."Bussin'" (featuring Casey Veggies and Iamsu!)Reno4:24
6."Playstation 1.5"ReedSir Michael Rocks1:59
7."Drug Dealer"ReedReno3:02
8."Kill Switch" (featuring Robb Bank$ and Pouya)Reno3:43
9."Dino Feeding Skit"Reed 1:14
10."Lost Boys" (featuring Mac Miller and Trinidad James)Larry Fisherman5:39
11."One Time" (featuring Buddy)Tye Hill4:13
12."Cold Sore Skit"Reed 1:37
13."Fuck SeaWorld"ReedSir Michael Rocks2:45
14."Ain't Nothing Like" (featuring Too $hort and Chuck Inglish)DJ Mustard3:28
15."Francois"ReedReno3:27
Total length:49:49

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 118
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 21
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) 13
US Independent Albums (Billboard) 19

References

  1. "iTunes - Music - Banco by Sir Michael Rocks". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  2. "iTunes - Music - Memo - Single by Sir Michael Rocks". Itunes.apple.com. December 17, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  3. "Sir Michael Rocks - "Memo"". HipHop DX. January 15, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  4. Frydenlund, Zach (June 19, 2014). "Premiere: Sir Michael Rocks Announces "Banco" Release Date, Drops "Playstation 1.5"". Complex. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  5. "Sir Michael Rocks - "Fuck SeaWorld"". HipHop DX. July 17, 2014. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  6. Eakin, Marah (July 23, 2014). "Sir Michael Rocks is "Bussin" in a new video". Avclub.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  7. ^ Cosores, Philip. "Sir Michael Rocks – Banco". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  8. ^ Lowers, Erin (August 12, 2014). "Sir Michael Rocks - Banco". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  9. ^ Fairfax, Jesse. "Sir Michael Rocks - Banco". HipHop DX. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  10. Wilkins, Ernest (July 29, 2014). "Sir Michael Rocks' 'Banco' works when it's weird". RedEye. Tribune Company. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  11. ^ "Sir Michael Rocks Continues To Establish His Own Identity On 'Banco'". Xxlmag.com. July 29, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  12. "Sir Michael Rocks Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  13. "Sir Michael Rocks Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  14. "Sir Michael Rocks Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  15. "Sir Michael Rocks Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
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