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I Changed a Lot (2015)

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I Changed a Lot: eighth studio album by American DJ and record producer DJ Khaled
Released October 23, 2015 by We the Best Music Group and RED Music
Produced by DJ Khaled with The Beat Bully, Lee on the Beats, Danja, Bkorn and The Mekanics
Guest appearances include Future, Rick Ross, Boosie Badazz, Jeezy, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Fetty Wap, Yo Gotti, Trick Daddy, French Montana, Meek Mill, Beanie Sigel, Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Trey Songz, Jeremih, Ace Hood, Vado, Jay-Z, Mavado, John Legend, Usher and Fabolous
The track listing has 13 songs

Four official singles supported the album: 'They Don't Love You No More', 'Hold You Down', 'How Many Times' and 'Gold Slugs'
'They Don't Love You No More' was the lead single, featuring Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross and French Montana
The lead single was officially released April 29, 2014, produced by Mike Zombie and co-produced by DJ Khaled
The video for the lead single, directed by Gil Green and Khaled, premiered June 22, 2014
The second single 'Hold You Down', featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih, was released August 10, 2014
'Hold You Down' was produced by Lee on the Beats, Bkorn and LDB, and co-produced by Khaled
Its video, directed by Gil Green, premiered August 11, 2014
'How Many Times', featuring Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Big Sean, was released as the third single on May 12, 2015
'How Many Times' was produced by OZ, Bkorn and Lee on the Beats, and co-produced by Khaled
The fourth single 'Gold Slugs', featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina and Fetty Wap, was released October 12, 2015
'Gold Slugs' was produced by Lee on the Beats, and its music video was released the same day

Recording sessions took place during 2014 to 2015
Production credits are shared among DJ Khaled and several producers, with Lee on the Beats appearing on several tracks
Guest list covers rap, R&B and pop artists, with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and John Legend among the featured names

1	I Don't Play About My Paper	3:15
2	I Ride	3:37
3	Gold Slugs	4:19
4	I Swear I Never Tell Another Soul	3:42
5	I Lied	4:41
6	How Many Times	4:25
7	You Mine	4:00
8	Every Time We Come Around	3:36
9	I Ain't Worried	3:16
10	They Don't Love You No More	4:11
11	My League	3:40
12	Hold You Down	4:53
13	Most High	1:37
14	Hold You Down (remix)	4:30
15	Gold Slugs (instrumental)	4:19
16	I Lied (instrumental)	4:36

Born Khaled Mohammed Khaled on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Palestinian immigrant parents.
Parents were musicians who played Arabic music; he developed an early interest in rap and soul.
Worked at a local Merry-Go-Round record store.

Started DJing in reggae sound clashes in New Orleans and later co-hosted The Luke Show on WEDR 99 Jamz in Miami from 1998.
Worked with Fat Joe's Terror Squad as a DJ and producer.
Debut album Listennn... the Album (2006) debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
Breakthrough with "I'm So Hood" (We the Best, 2007) and "All I Do Is Win" (Victory, 2010, triple platinum).
Major label debut We the Best Forever (2011) produced his first Billboard Hot 100 top ten single, "I'm on One".
Albums Major Key (2016), Grateful (2017), and Khaled Khaled (2021) reached number one on the Billboard 200.
Won his first Grammy for "Higher" at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Known for maximalist production, motivational catchphrases, and a strong social media presence.

Generally positive reviews from music critics
HipHopDX critic Marcus Dowling said the album lacks a "We Taking Over"-style smash single
Dowling argued the performers' hit-making power was not matched by a single that delivers it
Dowling wrote that the album is "generally solid" but falls short of the groundbreaking moment expected from DJ Khaled
The critique focused on Khaled's traditional way of creating pop cultural touchstones feeling off

The album's physical release is an 8-page booklet in a clear jewel case and tray, according to the Discogs release notes.
'Most High', featuring John Legend, runs 1:36 and is the shortest track on the album.
'I Ride' features Boosie Badazz, Future, Rick Ross and Young Jeezy.
The music video for 'They Don't Love You No More' was directed by Gil Green and Khaled and premiered June 22, 2014.
'Gold Slugs' was the album's fourth single and was released October 12, 2015, the same day as its music video.