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Chixtape 5
Studio album by
Tory Lanez
ReleasedNovember 15, 2019
Recorded2019
Genre
Length70:08
Label
Producer
  • Adam Mouttet
  • Alo905
  • Coop Chardonnay
  • Dr. Zeuz
  • Halfway
  • Kxhris
  • Troy Brown
  • Papi Yerr
  • Play Picasso
  • Rajah
  • Saox
  • Sergio Romero
  • Todd Pritchard
  • Tory Lanez
Tory Lanez chronology
Love Me Now?
(2018) 		Chixtape 5
(2019) 		The New Toronto 3
(2020)
Singles from Chixtape 5
  1. "Jerry Sprunger"
    Released: November 8, 2019

Chixtape 5 is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez. It was released on November 15, 2019, through Mad Love and Interscope Records. This is the fifth instalment of the Chixtape series, which is inspired by and contains samples of "2000s-era R&B hits".[1][2] The production on the album was mostly handled by Tory Lanez and Play Picasso. The album also includes guest appearances by Jagged Edge, T-Pain, Chris Brown, The-Dream, Mýa, Ashanti, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Fabolous and more.[3]

Chixtape 5 was preceded by the single "Jerry Sprunger" featuring T-Pain. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, earning 83,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.[4] In November 2021, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5]

Background

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Chixtape 5 is the first of the series in which it was released as an album on streaming platforms. The album cleared all of the samples and includes the original artist featured on the song. In an interview with Billboard, Tory Lanez said "Everything is 2000s-inspired. Everything is inspired by the times when things were golden for us. I think all those pieces and everything that we've come out with has been all about nostalgia. I'm about to take you on a whole journey musically."[6]

The singer said that the album was heavily inspired by Chris Brown's album Indigo, inspiring him with its edited low-pitched background vocals, its samples from early 2000s R&B, and how double tracks from that album were managed.[7]

Promotion

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On November 1, 2019, Tory Lanez announced the album's release date with Ashanti on the cover art.[8] Tory Lanez launched a website named after the album with an interface designed after the social network website MySpace.[9]

Singles

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On November 8, 2019, he released the lead single of the album, "Jerry Sprunger" featuring T-Pain, accompanied by a music video.[10][11] The single debuted at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week of November 23, 2019.[12] The following week, the single reached it peak at number 44 on the chart, following the album's release.[13] The single also peaked at number 34 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 32 on the UK Singles Chart respectively.[14][15]

Other songs

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After the album's release, "The Take" featuring Chris Brown debuted at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[13] The song also peaked at number 68 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.[14] "Beauty in the Benz" featuring Snoop Dogg debuted at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[13] The single also peaked at number 64 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 70 on the UK Singles Chart respectively.[14][15] In addition, "The Trade" featuring Jagged Edge and Jermaine Dupri managed to peaked at number one on the US Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart.[16]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic61/100[17]
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX3.4/5[18]
NMEStarStarStar[19]
Now2/5[20]
Pitchfork5.8/10[21]
RapReviews6.5/10[22]

Chixtape 5 received generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 61, based on five reviews.[17]

Commercial performance

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Chixtape 5 debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, earning 83,000 album-equivalent units, (including 9,000 copies as pure album sales) in its first week.[4] This became Tory Lanez's fourth US top-ten debut on the chart.[4] The album also accumulated a total of 94 million on-demand audio streams for the album's songs that week, becoming Tory's highest first week streaming figures to date.[4] On November 15, 2021, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 units in the United States.[5]

Track listing

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Credits adapted from Tidal.

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Jalissa's Back! (Skit)"
Tory Lanez0:54
2."The Trade" (featuring Jagged Edge and Jermaine Dupri)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Halfway
4:34
3."Jerry Sprunger" (with T-Pain)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Papi Yerr
3:53
4."Beauty in the Benz" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
3:57
5."Blowin' Mine's // Leah's Introduction (Skit)"
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Kxhris
3:29
6."The Take" (featuring Chris Brown)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Romero
  • Papi Yerr
  • Rajah
  • ALO905
3:41
7."Broken Promises"
  • Peterson
  • Gonzalez
  • Romero
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Romero
2:26
8."The Fargo Splash" (featuring Ludacris)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Dr. Zeuz
  • Saox
5:11
9."Luv Ya Gyal // Love Sounds" (featuring The-Dream)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Papi Yerr
6:44
10."Yessirr"
  • Peterson
  • Gonzalez
  • Todd Pritchard
  • Derrick Baker
  • Marcus Cooper
  • Stephen Garrett
  • Corey Mathis
  • James Scheffer
  • Diamond Smith
  • Joseph Smith
  • Spectacular Smith
  • Philip Payne
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Pritchard
3:43
11."Best of You // Busted (Skit)" (featuring Mýa)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Romero
3:51
12."The Cry" (featuring Mario)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
4:30
13."Still Waiting" (featuring Trey Songz)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Romero
4:15
14."A Fools Tale (Running Back)" (featuring Ashanti)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
4:52
15."Thoughts" (featuring Lloyd and Lil Wayne)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
  • Dr. Zeuz
  • Kxhris
  • Mouttet
5:33
16."If You Gotta..." (featuring Fabolous)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
3:45
17."Room 112" (featuring Slim and Nyce)
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
3:35
18."Last Love Letter (Skit)"
  • Peterson
  • Gonzalez
  • Taylor
  • Tory Lanez
  • Play Picasso
1:15
Total length:70:08

Notes

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.

Musicians

  • Todd Pritchard – instrumental ensemble (tracks 2–4, 12–16)
  • Daniel Gonzalez – instrumental ensemble (track 3)
  • Larry Cooper, Jr. – instrumental ensemble (tracks 4, 10, 14)
  • Sebastian Rompotis – instrumental ensemble (tracks 10, 17)
  • Benjamin Lasnier – instrumental ensemble (track 12)

Technical

  • Johann Chavez – mixing (all tracks), engineering (track 2–17)
  • Play Picasso – mixing (all tracks)
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering (all tracks)
  • Tory Lanez – engineering (tracks 1, 18)
  • Michael Romero – engineering (track 2–18)
  • T-Pain – engineering (track 3)
  • Philip "DJ Hardwerk" Constable – engineering (track 10)
  • Andrew Grossman – engineering (track 10

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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Chixtape 5

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Chixtape 5 is the fifth installment in the Chixtape mixtape series by Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez, released as his fourth studio album on November 15, 2019, through Mad Love and Interscope Records. The 18-track project, running 70 minutes, reimagines early 2000s R&B and hip-hop hits through sampling and interpolation, including remakes of Ashanti's "Foolish," T-Pain's "I'm Sprung," and Chris Brown's "Take You Down." It features guest appearances from artists such as T-Pain, Chris Brown, Ashanti, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Jagged Edge, Jermaine Dupri, Trey Songz, Mario, and Fabolous, many of whom contribute new verses to the nostalgic flips. The cover art depicts R&B singer Ashanti holding a Sidekick 2 flip phone, evoking the era's aesthetics. The Chixtape series, which began with the self-released Chixtape in 2011 when Lanez was 18, has evolved from underground mixtapes to major-label releases, with Chixtape 5 marking a return to the sample-heavy format after the more original I Told You (2016) and Memories Don't Die (2018). Lanez framed the album as a tribute to 2000s R&B influences, clearing samples and securing features to honor the originals while adding contemporary production and his versatile singing-rap style. Standout tracks include the T-Pain-assisted "Jerry Sprunger," a remake of "I'm Sprung," and "The Take" with Chris Brown, sampling Brown's own "Take You Down." Commercially, Chixtape 5 debuted at number two on the , earning 83,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, the highest of Lanez's career at the time and driven by 73,000 streaming equivalent units as the week's most-streamed album. It also reached number 10 on the and was certified gold by the RIAA on November 15, 2021. Critically, reception was mixed; awarded it a 5.8 out of 10, praising silky tracks like "Jerry Sprunger" and Ashanti's stunning feature but criticizing its overlong runtime, bloat, and clumsy lyrics that strained attention. Despite the divided reviews, the album solidified Lanez's reputation as a student of R&B, blending with modern appeal.

Background and development

Concept and inspiration

Chixtape 5 is Tory Lanez's fourth studio album and the fifth installment in his long-running Chixtape series, notable as the first project in the series to feature all samples officially cleared for release on major streaming platforms. This clearance process involved negotiating with 19 different lawyers and 97 writers over five to six months, allowing the album to be distributed without the legal hurdles that previously limited earlier Chixtapes to mixtape status. The effort underscored Lanez's commitment to honoring the original artists while making the nostalgic remakes accessible to a broader audience. The album's concept is deeply rooted in the golden era of R&B, with Lanez drawing inspiration from the era's iconic hits to recreate their nostalgic essence through contemporary remakes and flips. He expressed a desire to capture the "golden" vibes of that time, blending old-school samples with modern production to evoke the sounds that defined his early listening experiences. This approach was influenced by Brown's 2019 album , particularly its innovative use of low-pitched background vocals and sampling techniques that merged past and present R&B styles. Lanez envisioned Chixtape 5 as a "musical journey" that transports listeners through personal and cultural from his formative years in the early , continuing the narrative thread of the series from late influences in the first installment to the early focus here. The project reflects his growth as an artist, paying homage to the R&B legends who shaped him while infusing his own voice to bridge generational gaps. On November 1, 2019, Lanez announced the album's impending release, unveiling featuring Ashanti as a symbolic nod to R&B icons and the era's cultural touchstones, such as her 2002 hit "Foolish," which is reinterpreted on the track "A Fool's Tale." Ashanti's inclusion highlighted the project's reverence for the women who dominated early- R&B, with Lanez personally approaching her for the role after explaining its thematic significance.

Recording and production

The recording sessions for Chixtape 5 took place primarily in , spanning approximately 10 months of followed by five to six months dedicated to sample clearance from May to October. Tory took a hands-on role throughout the process, serving as the primary alongside Play Picasso, while overseeing the remixing of 2000s R&B tracks with modern production elements to ensure legal sample clearances were obtained. This involved coordinating with 19 different lawyers to clear 17 samples, emphasizing a blend of and contemporary hip-hop and R&B without incurring feature fees for guest artists, who participated in reciprocity for Lanez's contributions to their projects. Sessions were mainly held at Studios in , where Lanez directed vocal production and sampling to capture the album's nostalgic essence inspired by early-2000s R&B influences. Additional producers such as Halfway, Papi Yerr, Kxhris, and others contributed to specific tracks, supporting Lanez and Picasso's vision. Musicians including Todd Pritchard on guitar and Daniel González on bass and programming added live instrumentation to enhance the remixed sound. Post-production was handled by engineer and mixer Johann Chavez, who worked on all tracks alongside Play Picasso, with final mastering completed by at Sterling Sound. Lanez's direct involvement extended to on select tracks, ensuring the cohesive integration of samples and vocals. This meticulous process resulted in 97 total writers credited, reflecting the album's collaborative depth while prioritizing cleared, high-fidelity recreations.

Promotion and release

Marketing strategies

To build anticipation for Chixtape 5, launched a MySpace-styled interactive website on November 1, , designed to immerse fans in nostalgia through album teasers, virtual interactions mimicking early profiles, and era-specific graphics like glittery backgrounds and top-8 friend lists. The cover art, revealed on platforms in early November 2019, featured R&B singer Ashanti reclining in a pink-hued bedroom while gazing at a phone, serving as a deliberate nod to icons and aesthetics to generate immediate buzz among fans familiar with the era's visual tropes. Lanez selected Ashanti for the artwork after personally pitching the project's homage to her 2002 hit "Foolish," which she initially approached with caution before agreeing, emphasizing the nostalgic intent in subsequent promotions. Lanez participated in timed interviews, such as one with published on November 14, 2019, where he elaborated on the album's 2000s R&B theme, describing it as a celebration of "the times when things were golden for us" to heighten excitement ahead of the release. These discussions, aligned with the announcement, underscored the project's focus on remaking classics from 2000 to 2006, fostering a sense of cultural revival. The overall rollout strategy positioned Chixtape 5 as the first installment in the series available on major streaming platforms like and , marking a shift from the previous mixtapes' limited distribution to ensure broader accessibility and monetization. This approach was supported by a rigorous five-month sample clearance process involving 17 samples and 19 lawyers, allowing official interpolations of tracks by artists like and Jagged Edge, which differentiated the project as a legitimate studio rather than an underground .

Singles

The lead single from Chixtape 5, "Jerry Sprunger" featuring , was released on November 8, 2019, as a remake of T-Pain's 2005 hit "". An official , co-directed and edited by , accompanied the release and depicted a lively atmosphere evocative of early R&B visuals. The track peaked at number 44 on the chart and received Platinum certification from the RIAA in the United States (1,000,000 units) on November 15, 2021. Subsequent singles included "The Take" featuring , released on November 14, 2019, which served as a of Chris Brown's 2007 song "Take You Down". It reached number 66 on the and number 32 on the chart, while earning Platinum certification from the RIAA (1,000,000 units) on November 15, 2021. Another single, "Beauty in the Benz" featuring , arrived with the album on November 15, 2019, incorporating an of Snoop Dogg's 2003 track "Beautiful" featuring ; it peaked at number 70 on the UK Singles Chart and number 87 on the . The singles' release strategy aligned with Chixtape 5's overarching nostalgic theme, drawing from R&B by flipping classic tracks and featuring era-defining artists, with promotional videos and artwork—such as the album cover showing Ashanti with a phone—emphasizing retro aesthetics like flip phones and MySpace-era styling to evoke early-aughts club culture.

Music and lyrics

Musical style

Chixtape 5 primarily fuses R&B and hip-hop, drawing heavily on nostalgia through upbeat, melodic tracks that blend and . The album's sound evokes the era's club anthems and slow jams, updated with contemporary production techniques to create a vibrant, retro-infused aesthetic. Thematically, it explores romance, partying, and introspection, often framing relationships within a narrative of youthful and emotional reflection. Tory Lanez employs vocal versatility, incorporating and to pay homage to influences like and , enhancing the nostalgic homage while showcasing his range across melodic flows and rhythmic delivery. Spanning 18 tracks with a total runtime of 70:08, the album is structured as a cohesive "journey," connected by skits that provide narrative continuity rather than a disjointed collection of remakes. This format allows for a seamless progression through its nostalgic , emphasizing thematic unity over isolated cuts.

Samples and interpolations

Chixtape 5 is built around remakes of classic R&B tracks, with each song incorporating samples or interpolations from that era to evoke while blending Tory Lanez's contemporary lyrics and production. This approach transforms the originals into hybrid compositions, where the sampled hooks and melodies provide the foundational structure, allowing Lanez to layer new verses that update the themes of romance and desire for a modern audience. For instance, "Jerry Sprunger" directly samples the bouncy synth line and rhythmic elements from T-Pain's debut single "," creating a playful continuation of the original's motif through Lanez's flirtatious bars and T-Pain's recurring ad-libs. Other notable examples highlight this integration, such as "The Trade," which samples Fabolous's 2003 track "Trade It All Pt. 2" (featuring Jagged Edge and Puff Daddy) alongside elements from Usher's 1997 slow jam "Nice & Slow." The sample's soulful guitar riff and harmonious chorus underpin Lanez's narrative of romantic sacrifice, enhanced by appearances from Jagged Edge and Jermaine Dupri, who bridge the eras seamlessly. Similarly, "The Take" (featuring Chris Brown) draws from Brown's own 2007 hit "Take You Down," interpolating its smooth, seductive groove to frame Lanez's lyrics about intimate encounters, resulting in a track that feels like an extension of the source material while introducing fresh vocal dynamics. These choices not only pay homage but amplify the nostalgic appeal by resurrecting the warm, synth-driven sound of early-2000s R&B. The album's reliance on samples marked a significant for Lanez, transitioning from the freer constraints of underground mixtapes to the rigorous demands of a commercial release under . Clearing 17 samples required a 10-month process involving 19 lawyers, 97 writers, and negotiations with publishers, labels, and artists, often coordinated through an 8-page tracking chart to manage rights holders. This exhaustive effort, which included no feature fees for collaborating original artists despite clearance costs, ensured legal viability and underscored the project's authenticity, as Lanez personally reached out to secure approvals without any initial tracklist samples being rejected.

Track listing and personnel

Track listing

Chixtape 5 comprises 18 tracks, including several skits that frame a inspired by early R&B, with a total runtime of 70:08. The project heavily features samples and interpolations of classic R&B and hip-hop songs from that era, often with guest appearances by the original artists to recreate the nostalgic vibe.
No.TitleFeaturingDurationNotes
1"Jalissa's Back! (SKIT)"—0:54Opening skit introducing recurring characters and setting a playful, era-specific tone.
2"The Trade"Jagged Edge, Jermaine Dupri4:34Remakes Fabolous' "Trade It All, Pt. 2" with the original collaborators recreating the hook.
3"Jerry Sprunger"T-Pain3:53Samples T-Pain's "I'm Sprung," flipping it into a modern confession of lingering feelings.
4"Beauty in the Benz"Snoop Dogg3:57Interpolates Snoop Dogg's "Beautiful," updating the laid-back West Coast vibe with luxury car imagery.
5"Blowin' Mine's // Leah's Introduction (SKIT)"—3:29Transitional skit blending a freestyle element with narrative dialogue to advance the storyline.
6"The Take"Chris Brown3:41Remakes Chris Brown's "Take You Down," emphasizing sensual intimacy in the chorus.
7"Broken Promises"—2:26Samples Brandy and Wanya Morris' "Brokenhearted," exploring themes of betrayal in relationships.
8"The Fargo Splash"Ludacris5:11Based on Ludacris' "Splash Waterfalls," transforming the party anthem into a splashy seduction narrative.
9"Luv Ya Gyal // Love Sounds"The-Dream6:44Remakes The-Dream's "Shawty Is Da Sh*!," with dual parts highlighting admiration and sonic experimentation.
10"Yessirr"—3:43Original upbeat track with ad-libs echoing classic R&B call-and-response styles.
11"Best of You // Busted (SKIT)"Mýa3:51Skit featuring Mýa, playfully nodding to her early 2000s hits like "Case of the Ex."
12"The Cry"Mario4:30Remakes Mario's "Let Me Love You," focusing on emotional pleas in a slow jam format.
13"Still Waiting"Trey Songz4:15Interpolates Trey Songz' "Can't Help But Wait," capturing patient longing with smooth vocals.
14"A Fools Tale (Running Back)"Ashanti4:52Based on Ashanti's "Foolish," reimagining the story of returning to a toxic romance.
15"Thoughts"Lil Wayne, Lloyd5:33Remakes Lloyd's "You," with added rap verses on obsessive infatuation.
16"If You Gotta..."Fabolous3:45Samples Fabolous' "Into You," advising on fleeting encounters with a streetwise edge.
17"Room 112"Slim, NYCE3:35Remakes 112's "Anywhere," featuring Slim from 112 for an authentic hotel-room rendezvous vibe.
18"Last Love Letter (SKIT)"—1:15Closing skit providing resolution to the album's interpersonal drama.
No deluxe or variant editions were released as of 2025.

Credits

The production for Chixtape 5 was led by Tory Lanez and Play Picasso, who served as primary producers on the majority of the project's 18 tracks. Additional production contributions came from a range of collaborators, including Halfway on "The Trade," Papi Yerr on tracks such as "Jerry Sprunger" and "Luv Ya Gyal // Love Sounds," Kxhris on "Blowin’ Mine’s // Leah’s Introduction (SKIT)" and "Thoughts," Serious Romero (Sergio Romero) on multiple cuts like "The Take" and "Broken Promises," Alo905 on "The Take," Rajah on "The Take," Dr. Zeus on "The Fargo Splash" and "Thoughts," Adam Mouttet on "Thoughts," and Saox on "The Fargo Splash." Musicians involved included Todd Pritchard, who provided guitar on "Yessirr," and Daniel Gonzalez, who contributed bass on "Broken Promises." Background vocals were handled by across the album, with no additional named vocalists credited in primary production notes. Technical staff encompassed mixing engineers Johann Chavez, who mixed all tracks and engineered tracks 2 through 17, and Play Picasso, who mixed all tracks; mastering was performed by at Sterling Sound for the entire project. Additional engineering support came from Michael Romero on several tracks. A&R direction was provided by Kwame Kandekore at Interscope Records. Management credits included Philip Payne, Troy Dubrowsky, Sascha Stone Guttfreund, and Lauren Corcoran. The album was released under Mad Love Records in association with Interscope Records.

Reception and performance

Critical reception

Upon its release, Chixtape 5 received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its nostalgic tributes to early R&B while critiquing its lack of innovation and occasional bloat. On aggregate review site , the mixtape holds a score of 61 out of 100 based on five reviews, reflecting a generally favorable but divided consensus. commended the project for its successful homages to classic R&B tracks, noting that "successfully pays homage to ‘00s R&B" through reworked hits featuring original artists like and , delivering "plenty of bedroom jams, club bangers, and pregame bops." The outlet highlighted standout tracks such as "Jerry Sprunger" and "Beauty in the Benz" for their innovative production and vibey energy, awarding it 3.4 out of 5 stars. Similarly, appreciated the fun, feel-good vibe, describing it as a record that allows listeners to "revel in the simpler times" by modernizing cult hits from the late and early , with features from and adding timeless appeal; the review emphasized Lanez's prowess in reworking nearly two-decade-old songs into something fresh. Pitchfork, however, was more critical, scoring the mixtape 5.8 out of 10 and arguing that it "strains to hold attention" by merely reminding listeners of old hits rather than offering substantial originality, with its over-an-hour runtime leading to "sag and bloat" as songs lose momentum quickly. RapReviews echoed some of these sentiments in its 6.5 out of 10 assessment, praising the slick production but noting that Lanez's focus on crooning over rapping results in tributes that feel unbalanced and less engaging for hip-hop enthusiasts. Overall, reviewers acknowledged Lanez's versatility in blending with contemporary flair, but the consensus centered on solid production undermined by derivative content that prioritizes familiarity over bold experimentation.

Commercial performance

Chixtape 5 debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart dated November 23, 2019, accumulating 83,000 -equivalent units in its first week, of which 9,000 were pure sales. The project's robust streaming numbers, propelled by its lead singles, drove sustained consumption and led to over 500,000 total units by 2021. On the international front, the reached the top 10 in key markets, peaking at number two on the Canadian Albums chart and number ten on the , underscoring Tory Lanez's burgeoning international appeal. The album's comprehensive sample clearances facilitated widespread distribution across digital platforms, improving its reach and bolstering overall market performance.

Legacy

Chixtape 5 played a pivotal role in establishing as a prominent revivalist of 2000s R&B aesthetics, merging modern hip-hop sensibilities with nostalgic recreations of era-defining tracks. By collaborating with original artists like , Jagged Edge, and , the album not only paid homage to the genre's golden era but also demonstrated Lanez's versatility in reinterpreting classics, influencing his subsequent works such as the 1980s-themed (2021), which extended this revivalist approach to earlier decades. The album's cultural resonance persists through nostalgia-driven trends, with standout tracks like "Jerry Sprunger" featuring continuing to garner traction on platforms and streaming playlists well into . As of November , Chixtape 5 has accumulated over 777 million streams on alone, underscoring its enduring appeal amid evolving listener preferences for retro R&B. No re-releases or remasters have been issued as of , yet these sustained streams bolster Lanez's discography even following his 2023 conviction on assault charges related to the shooting of , for which he received a 10-year prison sentence. His appeal was denied by the California of on November 13, 2025. Furthermore, the project's rigorous approach to sampling—clearing 17 samples via 19 different lawyers—highlighted the legal intricacies of incorporating vintage elements into contemporary hip-hop and R&B, setting a that encouraged subsequent artists to prioritize proper clearances in nostalgia-focused endeavors. Lanez himself reflected in 2022 that the Chixtape series' sampling innovations have become commonplace, influencing a new generation of musicians to blend past and present sounds ethically. This aspect has cemented Chixtape 5's broader impact on production practices within the genres, even as Lanez's personal controversies have complicated his overall legacy.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chixtape 5 debuted at number two on the US chart, earning 83,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, which included 9,000 in pure album sales. The album spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. It also topped the US chart upon release. Internationally, the album reached number two on the Canadian Albums chart, number ten on the , and number eighteen on the Albums Chart. The album's lead single "Jerry Sprunger" (featuring ) peaked at number 44 on the US , aiding its overall promotion. The following table summarizes the album's peak positions and durations on selected weekly charts:
CountryChartPeakWeeks on chart
United StatesBillboard 200215
United StatesTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums120
CanadaCanadian Albums (Billboard)24
United KingdomAlbums Chart (OCC)103
AustraliaARIA Albums Chart181

Year-end charts

Chixtape 5, released in late November 2019, had limited impact on that year's year-end charts due to its timing but demonstrated sustained popularity into through streaming and the enduring appeal of its singles. The album ranked on several annual charts, underscoring its commercial longevity in the R&B and hip-hop genres.
YearChartPosition
2019US Not ranked in top 200 (late-year release)
2020US 122

Certifications

''Chixtape 5'' earned a Gold certification from the (RIAA) in the United States on November 15, 2021, recognizing 500,000 album-equivalent units. Under RIAA guidelines, album-equivalent units include physical and digital sales, track-equivalent album sales (where 10 individual track downloads equal one album unit), and streaming equivalents, with 1,500 on-demand audio or video streams from the album counting as one unit. As of November 2025, no further certifications have been awarded for the album in other regions, such as by or the United Kingdom by the (BPI).
Certifying bodyCountryAwardUnits sold/streamedDate
RIAAGold500,000November 15, 2021

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  14. https://thejasminebrand.com/2019/11/15/tory-lanez-drops-early-2000s-themed-chixtape-5-album-pays-homage-to-myspace-enlists-t-pain-ashanti-jagged-edge/
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  16. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ogdenpayne/2019/11/27/an-inside-look-at-tory-lanez-road-to-releasing-chixtape-5/
  17. https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Tory+Lanez&ti=Jerry+Sprunger
  18. https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Tory+Lanez&ti=The+Take
  19. https://genius.com/albums/Tory-lanez/Chixtape-5
  20. https://www.whosampled.com/sample/696722/Tory-Lanez-Jagged-Edge-Jermaine-Dupri-The-Trade-Fabolous-Jagged-Edge-Puff-Daddy-Trade-It-All-Pt-2/
  21. https://www.whosampled.com/sample/696712/Tory-Lanez-Chris-Brown-The-Take-Chris-Brown-Take-You-Down/
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  25. https://www.discogs.com/release/14522729-Tory-Lanez-Chixtape-5
  26. https://hiphop-n-more.com/2019/11/tory-lanez-chixtape-5-production-credits/
  27. https://music.apple.com/us/song/luv-ya-gyal-love-sounds-feat-the-dream/1487888113
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  29. https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/review-tory-lanez-chixtape-5-is-a-decent-sonic-love-letter-to-00s-rb/
  30. https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/tory-lanez-chixtape-5-review-the-rapper-samples-countless-classics-to-create-peerless-rb-nostalgia-2577031
  31. https://www.rapreviews.com/2020/03/tory-lanez-chixtape-5/
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  33. https://hypebeast.com/2019/11/tory-lanez-chixtape-5-number-2-debut-billboard-200
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  35. http://onsmash.com/music/tory-lanez-chixtape-5-first-week-album-sales/
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  38. https://exclaim.ca/music/article/tory_lanez_honours_his_own_r_and_b_golden_years_on_chixtape_5
  39. https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/432241-tory-lanez-reflects-on-chixtapes-influence-says-new-artists-are-doing-exactly-what-i-was-doin-news
  40. https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/2jku7tDXc6XoB6MO2hFuqg_albums.html
  41. https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1181702809/tory-lanez-megan-thee-stallion
  42. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpd0lxk1lo
  43. https://andscape.com/features/tory-lanez-prison-sentence/
  44. https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2019-11-30/
  45. https://acharts.co/album/126285
  46. https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2019-11-30/
  47. https://ca.billboard.com/fyi/celine-slays-competition-no-1-album-selling-50k-copies
  48. https://acharts.co/australia_albums_top_50
  49. https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2019-12-07/
  50. https://bestsellingalbums.org/year-end/Billboard_Top_Albums_2020
  51. https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Tory+Lanez&ti=CHIXTAPE+5#search_section
  52. https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/about-awards/
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