:Hotel California (Tyga album)

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| artist = Tyga

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| released = April 9, 2013

| recorded = 2012–13

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| genre = Hip hop

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| prev_title = Careless World: Rise of the Last King

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| next_title = Fan of a Fan: The Album

| next_year = 2015

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{{Singles

| name = Hotel California

| type = Studio

| single1 = Dope

| single1date = January 15, 2013

| single2 = For the Road

| single2date = April 4, 2013

| single3 = Show You

| single3date = August 27, 2013

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Hotel California is the third studio album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on April 9, 2013, by Cash Money Records, Republic Records and Young Money Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, The Game, Jadakiss, while the production on the album was handled by DJ Mustard, Detail, Cool & Dre, David D.A. Doman, Mars of 1500 or Nothin', The Olympicks, SAP and Ryan Hunt, among others.

Hotel California was supported by three singles: "Dope" featuring Rick Ross, "For the Road" featuring Chris Brown, and "Show You" featuring Future; while serving as the promotional single was "Molly" featuring Cedric Gervais, Wiz Khalifa and Mally Mall.

The album was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Commercially, it debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 54,000 copies in the United States.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23615/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-4-14-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/14/2013|magazine=HipHopDX|access-date=April 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419112222/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23615/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-4-14-2013|archive-date=April 19, 2013|url-status=dead}} It was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in March 2020.

Background

On August 20, 2012, Tyga announced the title to his third album, which would be called Hotel California.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/08/tyga-announces-upcoming-hotel-california-album |title=Tyga Announces Upcoming "Hotel California" Album |magazine=Complex |date=2012-08-19 |access-date=2013-07-29}}{{cite web|author=koryplease Tags: Hotel California, Tyga |url=http://www.karencivil.com/2012/08/20/tyga-announces-new-album-hotel-california-at-rock-the-bells/ |title=Tyga Announces New Album "Hotel California" At Rock The Bells |publisher=KarenCivil.com |date=2012-08-20 |access-date=2013-07-29}} Tyga explained he made the album in a very short time so all the material would sound the same and go well together. He also compared it to a really good mixtape saying you wouldn't see much music dedicated to the commercial fans.{{cite web|url=http://www.youngmoneyhq.com/2013/01/24/tyga-discusses-hotel-california-freddy-e-more-nets-vs-knicks-game-video/ |title=Tyga Discusses Hotel California, Freddy E & More At Nets vs. Knicks Game [Video |publisher=Young Money HQ |date=2013-01-24 |access-date=2013-07-29}} The title is a dedication to his home state of California.{{cite web |url=http://www.karencivil.com/2013/02/07/civil-tv-tyga-talks-his-new-single-for-the-road-more/ |title=Civil TV: @Tyga Talks His New Single "For The Road" & More |publisher=KarenCivil.com |date=2013-02-07 |access-date=2013-07-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801223638/http://www.karencivil.com/2013/02/07/civil-tv-tyga-talks-his-new-single-for-the-road-more |archive-date=2013-08-01 }} Most of the album's sound is based on 1990s West Coast hip hop and sampling.{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/v-exclusive-tyga-explains-hotel-california-delay-talks-chris-brown-ymcmb-albums |title=V Exclusive! Tyga Explains 'Hotel California' Delay; Talks Chris Brown & YMCMB Albums |publisher=Vibe |date=2013-02-23 |access-date=2013-07-29}}

Recording and production

File:Lil Wayne (cropped).jpg, Lil Wayne appeared on the song "500 Degrees", and served as one of the album's executive producers.]]

On November 24, during his tour vlog, Tyga announced Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa and Lil Wayne, to be featured on his upcoming album.{{cite web|url=http://www.youngmoneyhq.com/2012/11/24/tyga-confirms-four-features-on-hotel-california-in-episode-3-of-his-tour-vlog/ |title=Tyga Confirms Four Features On "Hotel California" In Episode 3 Of His Tour Vlog |publisher=Young Money HQ |date=2012-11-24 |access-date=2013-07-29}} The album was named number 28 on XXL's Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 list.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2013/01/xxl-presents-the-35-most-anticipated-albums-of-2013-3/#9 |title=XXL Presents... The 35 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-01-14 |access-date=2013-07-29}} On February 7, 2013, Tyga said that he'd was almost finished with the album. He confirmed that he had worked with a fellow rapper ASAP Rocky for this album, but didn't make the final track listing.{{cite web |last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22966/title.tyga-s-hotel-california-album-pushed-back-will-now-be-released-in-april |title=Tyga "Hotel California" Tracklist & Cover Art |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-03-12 |access-date=2013-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409141939/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22966/title.tyga-s-hotel-california-album-pushed-back-will-now-be-released-in-april |archive-date=2015-04-09 |url-status=dead }} Musician JMSN was confirmed as one of his multiple collaborations to the album, during his interview with Complex.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/who-is-jmsn/other-rap-work |title=Recording With Other Rap Acts — Who Is JMSN? |magazine=Complex |date=2013-01-29 |access-date=2013-07-29}}

The album features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Future, The Game and Jadakiss.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/03/tyga-releases-tracklist-for-hotel-california/ |title=Tyga Releases Tracklist for 'Hotel California' - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-03-12 |access-date=2013-07-29}} The Tupac feature on the song was one of the most talked about announcements, with the song sharing the same title as Tupac's 1996 diss record, "Hit Em Up". Tyga later clarified that this song was not a remake of Tupac's classic record, but would include unreleased Tupac vocals. He intended to have the song feature Nicki Minaj, but he decided to use Jadakiss as the guest vocalist to sing with the Tupac vocals.{{cite web|last=Paine |first=Jake |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23389/title.tyga-explains-his-hit-em-up-song-which-features-tupac-vocals |title=Tyga Explains His "Hit 'Em Up" Song, Which Features Tupac Vocals |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-03-29 |access-date=2013-04-05}} However, Tupac's voice does not appear on the final album version, they could not clear the vocal samples.{{cite web|last=Cooper |first=Roman |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23557/title.tyga-removes-tupac-from-hotel-california-due-to-sample-clearance-issues |title=Tyga Removes Tupac From "Hotel California" Due To Sample Clearance Issues |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-04-11 |access-date=2013-04-15}} Production on the album was handled by mostly lesser known producers, along with Cool & Dre, DJ Mustard, David D.A. Doman, Lil' C, SAP and Mars of 1500 or Nothin'.{{cite web|url=http://hiphop-n-more.com/2013/04/tyga-hotel-california-booklet-production-credits/ |title=Tyga – Hotel California (Booklet & Production Credits) | HipHop-N-More |publisher=Hiphop-n-more.com |date=2013-04-06 |access-date=2013-04-11}}

Release and promotion

In August 2012, Tyga released the mixtape Well Done 3, in promotion for the album. The mixtape features guest appearances from The Game, Honey Cocaine, 2 Chainz, Future, Kirko Bangz, D-Lo and Joe Moses; supporting the mixtape was the single, "Do My Dance".{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2012/08/20/tyga-well-done-3-mixtape-download/ |title=Tyga - Well Done 3 Mixtape [DOWNLOAD |publisher=Hip-Hop Wired |date=2012-08-20 |access-date=2013-07-29}} Tyga later announced that he would be releasing a nine-track mixtape under the name 187.{{cite web |last=Kuperstein |first=Slava |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21986/title.tyga-announces-187-mixtape-dropping-next-week/ |title=Tyga Announces "187" Mixtape Dropping Next Week |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-11-24 |access-date=2013-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205035527/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21986/title.tyga-announces-187-mixtape-dropping-next-week/ |archive-date=2014-12-05 |url-status=dead }} The mixtape was released on November 30, 2012. It features remixes to songs such as 2 Chainz's "I'm Different", ASAP Rocky's "Fuckin' Problems" and GOOD Music's "Clique", among others and some new materials.{{cite web |last=Kuperstein |first=Slava |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21987/title.tyga-187-mixtape-download-stream |title=Tyga "187" Mixtape Download & Stream |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-11-30 |access-date=2013-04-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109103356/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21987/title.tyga-187-mixtape-download-stream |archive-date=2014-11-09 |url-status=dead }} In January 2013, Tyga announced a Fan of a Fan 2 mixtape with Chris Brown would be finished when the latter was done touring overseas.{{cite web|last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22432/title.tyga-plans-to-release-hotel-california-in-march/ |title=Tyga Plans To Release "Hotel California" In March |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-01-22 |access-date=2013-07-29}}

In November 2012, during a red carpet interview at the American Music Awards, he announced that the album would be released for March 2013.{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21927/title.tyga-announces-hotel-california-release-date-first-single |title=Tyga Announces "Hotel California" Release Date, First Single |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-11-19 |access-date=2013-04-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426211235/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21927/title.tyga-announces-hotel-california-release-date-first-single |archive-date=2015-04-26 |url-status=dead }} On January 22, 2013, Tyga announced on Twitter that the album would be released on March 26, 2013.{{cite web|last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22432/title.tyga-plans-hotel-california-release-date |title=Tyga Plans "Hotel California" Release Date |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-01-22 |access-date=2013-07-29}} He then pushed it back to April 9, 2013, to avoid clashing with the release of Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being II, and to clear some of the samples he planned to use on the album. The release date was revealed by DJ Khaled at the end of "Outro" off the Cash Money Records mixtape, titled "Rich Gang: All Stars".{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tyga-s-hotel-california-pushed-back-until-april-news.4557.html |title=Tyga's "Hotel California" Pushed Back Until April |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=2013-07-29}}

= Tour =

Beginning the first week of April, Tyga began a world tour, in promotion of the album. The tour consists of a month in the United States and a month overseas.

Cover artwork

On March 6, 2013, Tyga released the album cover, along with a trailer for the album. The cover art features Tyga in a white fur coat and hat at a lavish mansion, while a tiger sits at his feet.{{cite web|last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22966/title.tyga-s-hotel-california-cover-art |title=Tyga "Hotel California" Tracklist & Cover Art |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-03-12 |access-date=2013-07-29}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/06/album-cover-tyga-hotel-california/ |title=Album Cover: Tyga – 'Hotel California' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |access-date=2013-07-29}} However, it was rumored that he used photoshop instead of a live tiger.{{cite web|url=http://theversed.com/2013/03/06/tygas-hotel-california-album-cover-receives-criticism-from-fans-for-poor-photoshop-work/ |title=Tyga's 'Hotel California' Album Cover Receives Criticism From Fans For Poor Photoshop Work |publisher=The Versed |date=2013-03-06 |access-date=2013-07-29}} Tyga later admitted in an interview with MTV that he jumped the gun by releasing the original cover saying, "Actually that wasn't the official cover, it was never done. I had just tweeted it out like let me see what people think."{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704931/tyga-hotel-california-cover.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406050951/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704931/tyga-hotel-california-cover.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 6, 2013 |title=Tyga's Hotel California Isn't Like Its Cover 'At All' |publisher=MTV.com |access-date=2013-04-05}} However, the originally-released cover would turn out to be the in store retail cover.{{cite web|url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Hotel+California+%5BDeluxe+Edition%5D+%5BPA%5D+%5B4/9%5D+-+CD/8815733.p?id=2670207&skuId=8815733&st=Hotel%20California&lp=2&cp=1 |title=Hotel California [Deluxe Edition] [PA] [4/9] - CD - Tyga |publisher=Bestbuy.com |access-date=2013-04-11}} In August 2013, Complex would name the album cover one of "The 30 Worst Hip-Hop Album Covers of All Time".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/08/the-worst-hip-hop-album-covers-of-all-time/tyga-hotel-california |title=The Worst Hip-Hop Album Covers of All Time |magazine=Complex |date=2013-08-09 |access-date=2013-09-21}}

Singles

File:Rick Ross in 2011.jpg made a guest appearance on the album's first single "Dope".]]

In November 2012, Tyga announced that the first single will be titled "Dope", which features guest vocals from a fellow rapper Rick Ross.{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21927/title.tyga-announces-hotel-california-release-date-first-single |title=Tyga Announces "Hotel California" Release Date, First Single |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-11-19 |access-date=2013-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426211235/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21927/title.tyga-announces-hotel-california-release-date-first-single |archive-date=2015-04-26 |url-status=dead }} The song was premiered on December 20, 2012, through Power 106. The song features a sample of Dr. Dre's "Deep Cover".{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.23178/title.tyga-f-rick-ross-187 |title=Tyga f. Rick Ross - 187 | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011 |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-12-20 |access-date=2013-07-29}} The single was released via digital download on January 15, 2013.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dope-feat.-rick-ross-single/id593245589 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003060841/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dope-feat.-rick-ross-single/id593245589 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 3, 2014 |title=iTunes - Music - Dope (feat. Rick Ross) - Single by Tyga |publisher=iTunes |date=2013-01-15 |access-date=2013-07-29}} The music video was released on January 18, 2013.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/video-tyga-f-rick-ross-dope |title=Video: Tyga f/ Rick Ross "Dope" |magazine=Complex |date=2013-01-18 |access-date=2013-07-29}} The song peaked at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In February, 2013, Tyga announced that the second single for the album would be titled "For the Road", which features guest vocals from American recording artist Chris Brown. Tyga then said that the song has the same feeling as their hit "Deuces". The song was produced by Cordale "Lil' C" Quinn, and it officially premiered on March 25, 2013. The song was released for digital download on April 4, 2013, along with the pre-order for the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/bangers/2013/03/tyga-ft-chris-brown-fuck-for-the-road/ |title=Tyga ft. Chris Brown "F*ck For The Road" - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-03-25 |access-date=2013-04-05}} The music video was filmed in late April, directed by Colin Tilley.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/24/behind-the-video-tyga-f-chris-brown-for-the-road/ |title=Behind the Video: Tyga f/ Chris Brown – 'For the Road' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=2013-04-24 |access-date=2013-05-22}} The music video for "For the Road" was released on May 19, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/05/21/video-tyga-f-chris-brown-for-the-road/ |title=Video: Tyga f/ Chris Brown – 'For the Road' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=2010-10-18 |access-date=2013-05-22}}

On July 23, 2013, the music video for "Show You" featuring Future, premiered on 106 & Park.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/24/video-tyga-f-future-show-you/ |title=Video: Tyga f/ Future – 'Show You' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=2013-07-24 |access-date=2013-07-29}} "Show You" was released to Rhythmic contemporary radio, as the album's third single on August 27, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | |publisher=Allaccess.com |access-date=2013-05-22}}

= Promotional singles =

On March 15, 2013, Tyga released the previously leaked song, titled "Molly"; a collaboration with Wiz Khalifa, Mally Mall and Cedric Gervais, as the album's promotional single.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/molly-feat.-wiz-khalifa-mally/id621118762?i=621118765 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429050034/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/molly-feat.-wiz-khalifa-mally/id621118762?i=621118765 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 29, 2013 |title=iTunes - Music - Molly (feat. Cedric Gervais, Wiz Khalifa, & Mally Mall) - Single by Tyga |publisher=iTunes |date=2013-03-15 |access-date=2013-04-05}} On March 21, 2013, Tyga shot the music video for "Molly" with Wiz Khalifa and Mally Mall. It was shot in downtown Los Angeles and was directed by Colin Tilley. He described the video as I, Robot meets Alice in Wonderland.{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704083/tyga-wiz-khalifa-mally-mal-molly-video.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326010023/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704083/tyga-wiz-khalifa-mally-mal-molly-video.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 26, 2013 |title=Tyga Gathers Wiz Khalifa, Mally Mall For 'Crazy' 'Molly' Video |publisher=MTV.com |date=2013-03-21 |access-date=2013-04-05}} On April 7, 2013, the music video was released.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/07/video-tyga-f-wiz-khalifa-mally-mall-molly/ |title=Video: Tyga f/ Wiz Khalifa & Mally Mall – 'Molly' |magazine=Rap-Up |access-date=2013-04-11}} The song has since peaked at number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

= Other songs =

Upon the release, "500 Degrees" featuring Lil Wayne, "Hijack" featuring 2 Chainz and "Get Loose" debuted at 38, 39 and 46 respectfully on the Billboard{{'s}} Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, respectively.{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=tyga|chart=Rap Songs}} On September 12, 2013, the music video for "Don’t Hate The Playa" was released.{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/09/13/new-video-tyga-dont-hate-the-playa/ |title=New Video: Tyga "Don't Hate The Playa" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-09-13 |access-date=2013-09-14}} On September 20, 2013, the music video for "Hijack" featuring 2 Chainz was released.{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.14323/title.tyga-f-2-chainz-hijack- |title=Tyga f. 2 Chainz - "Hijack" |publisher=HipHop DX |access-date=2013-09-21}}

Critical reception

{{Music ratings

| MC = 50/100

| rev1 = AllMusic

| rev1Score = {{rating|3|5}}{{cite web|last=Jeffries |first=David |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/hotel-california-mw0002491602 |title=Hotel California - Tyga : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |website=AllMusic |access-date=2013-04-11}}

| rev2 = Exclaim!

| rev2Score = 3/10{{cite web|last=Japal |first=Chayne |url=http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/tyga-hotel_california |title=Tyga - Hotel California • Hip-Hop Reviews • |publisher=Exclaim.ca |date=2013-04-09 |access-date=2013-12-08}}

| rev3 = HipHopDX

| rev3Score = {{rating|2.5|5}}{{cite web|last=Ortiz |first=Edwin |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2062/title.tyga-hotel-california |title=Tyga - Hotel California |publisher=HipHop DX |access-date=2013-04-11}}

| rev4 = Now

| rev4Score = {{rating|2|5}}{{cite web|author=Julia LeConte |url=http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=191988 |title=Tyga - Hotel California |publisher=Nowtoronto.com |access-date=2013-04-15}}

| rev5 = PopMatters

| rev5Score = (5/10){{cite magazine|last=Amidon |first=David |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/170271-tyga-hotel-california/ |title=Tyga: Hotel California |magazine=PopMatters |date=2013-04-19 |access-date=2013-04-19}}

| rev6 = RapReviews

| rev6Score = (5/10){{cite web|url=http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2013_04F_hotelcalifornia.html |title=Feature for April 16, 2013 - Tyga's "Hotel California" |publisher=Rapreviews.com |date=2013-04-16 |access-date=2013-05-22}}

| rev7 = Spin

| rev7Score = (3/10)

| rev8 = XXL

| rev8Score = {{rating|2|5}} (M){{cite magazine|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/04/album-review-tyga-hotel-california/ |title=Album Review: Tyga, Hotel California - XXL |magazine=XXL |access-date=2013-04-11}}

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Hotel California was met with generally mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 50, based on 7 reviews, indicating "mixed reviews".{{Metacritic album}} David Jeffries AllMusic gave the album three out of five stars, saying "Hotel California refuses to sort his over-the-top bangers into anything sensible, and without a "Rack City" to make it crossover worthy, this is a full-length to leave for the fans." Dave William of XXL gave the album an M, saying "Tyga still thrives in his comfort zone and there are songs that will find success on this album. It’s a desire for more than that that’s missing here." Edwin Ortiz of HipHopDX gave the album two and a half stars out of five, saying "His sexual callousness wears off quickly, and what listeners are left with is a release better fit for a Ramada Inn than a Four Seasons." Jeff Weiss of Spin gave the album a three out of ten, saying "Hotel California is inexcusable. It may be the least creative major-label rap album in recent memory. It's like it was A&R'd by the people who green-lit Battleship, the movie."{{cite web|last=Weiss |first=Jeff |url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/tyga-hotel-california-young-money-cash-money-republic |title=Tyga, 'Hotel California' (Young Money/Cash Money/Republic) | SPIN | Albums | Worst New Music |publisher=SPIN |date=2013-04-09 |access-date=2013-04-15}}

Commercial performance

Hotel California debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, selling 54,000 copies in its first week. In its second week, the album dropped to number 18 on the chart, selling an additional 19,000 copies.{{cite web |last=Paine |first=Jake |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23688/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-4-21-2013 |title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/21/2013 |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-04-24 |access-date=2013-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427091727/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23688/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-4-21-2013 |archive-date=2013-04-27 |url-status=dead }} In its third week, the album dropped to number 30 on the chart, selling 12,000 more copies, bringing its three-week total to 84,000 copies.{{cite web |last=Paine |first=Jake |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23768/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-4-28-2013 |title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/28/2013 |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-05-01 |access-date=2013-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503091420/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23768/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-4-28-2013 |archive-date=2013-05-03 |url-status=dead }} On March 19, 2020, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units over 500,000 units in the United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=tyga&ti=&lab=&genre=&format=&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=&type=&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section|title= RIAA Certifications - Tyga|website= Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=March 26, 2020}}

Track listing

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title1 = 500 Degrees

| note1 = featuring Lil Wayne

| writer1 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra1 = Ryan Hunt

| length1 = 3:45

| title2 = Dope

| note2 = featuring Rick Ross

| writer2 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
William Roberts II
Markous "1st Down" Roberts
Andre Young
Jackson
Calvin Broadus, Jr.
Colin Wolfe

}}

| extra2 = {{flat list|

FKi
Jackson

}}

| length2 = 3:43

| title3 = Get Loose

| writer3 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Ronald "Ron Sizzle" Smith

}}

| extra3 = Ron Sizzle

| length3 = 2:47

| title4 = Diss Song

| writer4 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra4 = {{flat list|

SAP
Cool & Dre
Jackson

}}

| length4 = 4:50

| title5 = Hit 'Em Up

| note5 = featuring Jadakiss

| writer5 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra5 = {{flat list|

DJ Mustard
Mike Free{{ref|a|[a]}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MikeFree_/status/321560988153434112|title=Make Sure you grab Tyga album Hotel California today I co produced Hit Em Up feat Jadakiss and 2 Pac|publisher=Twitter|access-date=July 20, 2017}}}}

| length5 = 2:38

| title6 = Molly

| note6 = featuring Cedric Gervais, Wiz Khalifa and Mally Mall

| writer6 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Cameron Thomaz
Jackson
Jamal Rashid
Cedric DePasquale
Desmond "Dez Dynamic" Mapp
Carlos Cid

}}

| extra6 = Dez Dynamic

| length6 = 3:38

| title7 = For the Road

| note7 = featuring Chris Brown

| writer7 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra7 = {{flat list|

}}

| length7 = 4:03

| title8 = Show You

| note8 = featuring Future

| writer8 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Nayvadius Wilburn
Jackson
Noel "Detail" Fisher
Brian "The Order" Soko

}}

| extra8 = Detail

| length8 = 4:29

| title9 = It Neva Rains

| note9 = featuring The Game

| writer9 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Jayceon Taylor
Jackson
Lyon
Valenzano
Timothy Riley
Raphael Saadiq

}}

| extra9 = Cool & Dre

| length9 = 4:07

| title10 = M.O.E.

| note10 = featuring Wiz Khalifa

| writer10 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Thomaz
M. Roberts
Jackson

}}

| extra10 = FKi

| length10 = 3:38

| title11 = Hijack

| note11 = featuring 2 Chainz

| writer11 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Tauheed Epps
Regis "Dupri" Bell
Jackson

}}

| extra11 = Dupri

| length11 = 3:05

| title12 = Get Rich

| writer12 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Bell
Jackson

}}

| extra12 = Dupri

| length12 = 2:59

| title13 = Enemies

| writer13 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
King
Jackson
Corinne Bailey Rae

}}

| extra13 = SAP

| length13 = 3:50

| title14 = Drive Fast, Live Young

| writer14 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra14 = {{flat list|

David D.A. Doman
Jackson

}}

| length14 = 5:35

| title15 = Palm Trees

| writer15 = {{flat list|

}}

| extra15 = The Olympicks

| length15 = 2:52

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title16 = Dad's Letter

| writer16 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Jackson

}}

| extra16 = Jackson

| length16 = 4:15

| title17 = Don't Hate Tha Playa

| writer17 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Doman
Jackson

}}

| extra17 = David D.A. Doman

| length17 = 3:38

| title18 = Switch Lanes

| note18 = featuring The Game

| writer18 = {{flat list|

Stevenson
Taylor
Jackson
Bennett Armstrong
Justyn Armstrong

}}

| extra18 = {{flat list|

Laze & Royal
NiceBeatz

}}

| length18 = 3:41

}}

Notes

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"Drive Fast, Live Young" contains uncredited vocals by JMSN.

Sample credits

"Dope" contains a sample from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's "Deep Cover".
"It Neva Rains" contains a sample from Tony! Toni! Toné!'s "It Never Rains (In Southern California)".
"M.O.E." contains a sample from Jay-Z's "Feelin' It".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2013/04/album-review-tyga-hotel-california/ |title=Album Review: Tyga, Hotel California - XXL |magazine=XXL |date=2013-04-10 |access-date=2013-04-15}}
"Enemies" contains a sample from "Young & Foolish" performed by The stiX featuring Corinne Bailey Rae.

Charts

= Weekly charts =

scope="col"\| Chart (2013) ! scope="col"\| Peak position
class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
scope="row"{{album chart\|Flanders\|172\|album=Hotel California\|artist=Tyga}}
scope="row"{{album chart\|Wallonia\|121\|album=Hotel California\|artist=Tyga}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|BillboardCanada\|20\|artist=Tyga\|album=Hotel California\|access-date=October 30, 2013}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|France\|121\|artist=Tyga\|album=Hotel California\|access-date=October 30, 2013}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|Germany4\|37\|id=215370\|artist=Tyga\|album=Hotel California\|access-date=September 8, 2024}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|Switzerland\|75\|artist=Tyga\|album=Hotel California\|access-date=October 30, 2013}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|UK2\|55\|date=2013-04-14\|access-date=September 8, 2024}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|UKR&B\|4\|date=2013-04-14\|access-date=September 8, 2024}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|Billboard200\|7\|artist=Tyga\|album=Hotel California\|access-date=October 30, 2013}}
scope="row" {{album chart\|BillboardRandBHipHop\|2\|artist=Tyga\|album=Hotel California\|access-date=October 30, 2013}}

=Year-end charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

scope="col"|Chart (2013)

!scope="col"|Position

scope="row"|US Billboard 200{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/the-billboard-200?page=18 |title=2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard 200 Albums |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |access-date=December 13, 2013}}

|186

scope="row"|US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard){{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/top-r-b-hip-hop-albums?page=4|title=2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|magazine=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |access-date=December 13, 2013}}

| style="text-align:center;"|42

scope="row"|US Top Rap Albums (Billboard){{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/top-rap-albums|title=2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard Rap Albums|magazine=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |access-date=December 13, 2013}}

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