Evolution (Joyner Lucas EP)
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{{Infobox album
| name = Evolution
| type = EP
| artist = Joyner Lucas
| cover = Evolution (Joyner Lucas EP).jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2020|10|23}}
| recorded = 2020
| genre = Hip-hop
| length = {{Duration|m=39|s=28}}
| label = Twenty Nine Music Group
| producer =
- Al Hug
- BJ Beatz
- Boi-1da
- CAMEone
- Curtis Crump Jr.
- DillyGotItBumpin
- Dmac
- Donato
- Jahaan Sweet
- Jordan Rakei
- Juicebox Slim
- Koda
- Kyle Stemberger
- Leo Son
- Mr. Carmack
- Nick Papz
- Samarei
- Superstaar Beats
- Tom Misch
- YogiTheProducer
- Yung Talent
| prev_title = ADHD
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = Not Now, I'm Busy
| next_year = 2024
| chronology = Joyner Lucas
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Evolution
| type = EP
| single1 = Fall Slowly
| single1date = September 2, 2020 {{cite magazine |last1=Mano |first1=Heran |title=Joyner Lucas & Ashanti Kiss & Make Up in Incredibly Intimate 'Fall Slowly' Video |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/joyner-lucas-ashanti-fall-slowly-music-video-9444133/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=7 May 2025}}
| single2 = Snitch
}}
}}
Evolution is the debut extended play by American rapper Joyner Lucas. It was released on October 23, 2020, by Twenty Nine Music Group. The album features guest appearances from The Game, iyla, Ashanti, Rick Ross, and Elijah James.{{cite web|title=Joyner Lucas Reveals 'Evolution' Tracklist |url=https://www.rap-up.com/article/2020/10/20/joyner-lucas-evolution-tracklist |website=Rap-Up |access-date=7 May 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Findlay |first1=Mitch |title=Joyner Lucas Spazzes On "Zim Zimma" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/290976-joyner-lucas-spazzes-on-zim-zimma-new-song |website=HotNewHipHop |date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=7 May 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Marie |first1=Erika |title=Joyner Lucas Drops "Evolution" Ft. The Game, Ashanti, Rick Ross, Elijah James, Iyla |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/293462-joyner-lucas-drops-evolution-ft-the-game-ashanti-rick-ross-elijah-james-iyla-new-mixtape |website=HotNewHipHop |date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=7 May 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Infante |first1=Victor D. |title=Joyner Lucas shows 'Evolution' on new album |url=https://eu.telegram.com/story/entertainment/local/2020/10/23/opinionlisten-up-joyner-lucas-shows-evolution-on-new-album/114471962/ |website=Worcester Telegram |access-date=7 May 2025}}
Singles
Lucas released the first single, "Fall Slowly", featuring Ashanti, on September 2, 2020. {{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jon |title=Ashanti stars as Joyner Lucas' love interest in "Fall Slowly" visual |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-09-02/71044/ashanti-stars-as-joyner-lucas-love-interest-in-fall-slowly-visual |website=Revolt TV |access-date=7 May 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Holland |first1=Cole |title=Joyner Lucas Shares Heartfelt New Single "Fall Slowly" Feat. Ashanti |url=https://www.respectmyregion.com/joyner-lucas-fall-slowly/ |website=Respect My Region |date=September 3, 2020 |access-date=7 May 2025}} The song was certified gold by the RIAA on October 22, 2024.{{cite certification|region=United States|artist=Joyner Lucas|access-date=April 11, 2022}} The second single, "Snitch", was released on October 21, 2020, two days before the release of the full EP.
Cover art
The cover art depicts Lucas' son, Joyner Messiah Lucas, covered in jewellery, with an orange backdrop.
Reception
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Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 39:28
| title1 = When I Grow Up (Intro)
| writer1 = {{hlist|Gary Lucas}}
| extra1 = Leo Son
| length1 = 1:15
| title2 = Evolution
| writer2 = {{hlist|Lucas}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|Tom Misch|Mr. Carmack|Jordan Rakei}}
| length2 = 2:33
| title3 = On This Way
| note3 = featuring The Game and iyla
| writer3 = {{hlist|Lucas|Jayceon Terrell Taylor|Iyla Blue}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|Boi-1da|Jahaan Sweet}}
| length3 = 4:39
| title4 = Zim Zimma
| writer4 = {{hlist|Lucas}}
| extra4 = {{hlist|Leo Son|Juicebox Slim}}
| length4 = 3:59
| title5 = Tattle Tales (Skit)
| writer5 = {{hlist|Lucas}}
| extra5 = Leo Son
| length5 = 1:16
| title6 = Snitch
| writer6 = {{hlist|Lucas}}
| extra6 = {{hlist|Kyle Stemberger|Superstar Beats}}
| length6 = 2:51
| title7 = Str8 Like Dat]
| writer7 = {{hlist|Lucas}}
| extra7 = {{hlist|Dmac|BJ Beatz}}
| length7 = 3:27
| title8 = Fall Slowly
| note8 = featuring Ashanti
| writer8 = {{hlist|Lucas|Ashanti Douglas}}
| extra8 = {{hlist|Koda|Yung Talent|Nick Papz}}
| length8 = 4:52
| title9 = The Problem
| writer9 = {{hlist|Lucas}}
| extra9 = {{hlist|Boi-1da|Samarei|Al Hug|Curtis Crump Jr.|CAMEone|DillyGotItBmpin|YogiTheProducer}}
| length9 = 3:42
| title10 = Legend
| note10 = featuring Rick Ross
| writer10 = {{hlist|Lucas|William Roberts II}}
| extra10 = DillyGotItBumpin
| length10 = 4:18
| title11 = Father's Day (Skit)
| writer11 = {{hlist|Lucas}}
| extra11 = Leo Son
| length11 = 1:25
| title12 = Like A River
| note12 = featuring Elijah James
| writer12 = {{hlist|Lucas|Elijah James}}
| extra12 = {{hlist|Leo Son|Donato}}
| length12 = 5:06
}}
Charts
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|+Chart performance for Evolution ! scope="col"| Chart (2020) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{album chart|Billboard200|artist=Joyner Lucas|49|date=20240517|rowheader=true|access-date=8 May 2025}} |
| {{album chart|Australia|45|artist=Joyner Lucas|album=Evolution|date=20240517|rowheader=true|access-date=8 May 2025}} |
| {{album chart|BillboardCanada|artist=Joyner Lucas|37|date=20240517|rowheader=true|access-date=8 May 2025}} |