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PartyNextDoor Two
Studio album by
PartyNextDoor
ReleasedJuly 29, 2014 (2014-07-29)
Recorded2013–14
Genre
Length45:24
Label
Producer
PartyNextDoor chronology
PartyNextDoor
(2013) 		PartyNextDoor Two
(2014) 		Colours
(2014)
Singles from PartyNextDoor Two
  1. "Muse"
    Released: October 14, 2013
  2. "Her Way"
    Released: June 14, 2014
  3. "Recognize"
    Released: July 15, 2014

PartyNextDoor Two (stylized as PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO or P2) is the debut studio album by Canadian recording artist PartyNextDoor. It was released on July 29, 2014, by OVO Sound and Warner Records. The record was supported by the promotional singles: "Her Way" and "Recognize" featuring Drake, which were respectively released on June 13 and July 15, 2014.

Background

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On July 14, 2014, PartyNextDoor announced that PartyNextDoor Two would be released on July 29, 2014 in the United States;[1] it serves as the follow-up to his debut extended play PartyNextDoor (2013).[2] The record was made available for pre-order through the iTunes Store the following day.[1]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic46/100[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork(6.8/10)[4]
ComplexStarStarStarHalf star[5]
XXLStarStarStar (L)[6]
Exclaim!(6/10)[7]
AllMusicStarStarStar[8]

PartyNextDoor Two received mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 46, based on 5 reviews, which indicates "mixed or average reviews".[3]

Commercial performance

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PartyNextDoor Two debuted at number 15 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number one on the US Top R&B Albumschart, selling 15,924 copies in its first week.[9] On March 26, 2020, 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.[10]

Track listing

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All tracks produced by PartyNextDoor, except for "SLS", additionally produced by G. Ry, "Sex on the Beach", produced by Neenyo, and "Grown Woman", additionally produced by Neenyo.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."East Liberty"
2:52
2."SLS"
3:37
3."Sex on the Beach"
3:49
4."Her Way"Brathwaite3:36
5."Belong to the City"Brathwaite1:38
6."Grown Woman"
  • Brathwaite
  • Seaton
3:25
7."FWU"Brathwaite4:55
8."Recognize" (featuring Drake)
5:11
9."Options"Brathwaite4:32
10."Thirsty"
5:01
11."Bout It"Brathwaite3:25
12."Muse"
3:23
Total length:45:24

Notes

  • "Recognize" features background vocals by Bobby Chin and Willie Chin
  • "Thirsty" features background vocals by Kalysha Adria Cain-Ling
  • "FWU" is short for "Fuck With U"

Sample credits

Personnel

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Credits for PartyNextDoor Two adapted from AllMusic.[11]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[19] Gold 40,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[20] Platinum 20,000‡
United States (RIAA)[21] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for PartyNextDoor Two
Region Date Label(s) Format(s) Edition(s) Ref.
Various July 29, 2014
Standard [22]
United States October 27, 2014 CD [23]
December 15, 2014 LP [24]
July 26, 2024 Santa Anna [25]

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PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO is the debut studio album by Canadian R&B PartyNextDoor, released on July 29, 2014, through under exclusive license to . The album comprises 12 tracks, all primarily written and produced by PartyNextDoor (born Jahron Anthony Brathwaite), and features a guest appearance by Drake on the song "Recognize". It was supported by the promotional singles "Her Way" and "Recognize", both released in 2014. PartyNextDoor, a Mississauga, Ontario native who became the first signee to Drake's OVO Sound label in 2013, crafted PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO as a follow-up to his self-titled debut EP from the previous year. The project showcases his signature alternative R&B style, blending moody, atmospheric production with introspective lyrics on relationships, nightlife, and emotional vulnerability. Recorded at Acorn PX Studios in Mississauga, the album's tracklist includes standouts like "East Liberty", "SLS", "Sex on the Beach", "Belong to the City", and "Options". Upon release, PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO received mixed to positive reviews for its sultry sound and PartyNextDoor's versatile songwriting, though some critics noted its occasionally hazy pacing. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on March 26, 2020, denoting 500,000 equivalent album units in the United States. Its enduring influence is evident in the alternative R&B genre, with the project marking a pivotal moment in PartyNextDoor's career and solidifying OVO Sound's role in shaping modern R&B.

Background and Production

Development

PartyNextDoor announced PartyNextDoor Two, his debut full-length studio album, on July 14, 2014, via social media, revealing a release date of July 29, 2014. The project served as the follow-up to his self-titled debut EP from 2013 and marked his first studio album under OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records, the label to which he had signed as its inaugural artist earlier that year. The album became available for pre-order on iTunes the following day, July 15, 2014. Recording for PartyNextDoor Two took place primarily between 2013 and 2014, during which —born Jahron Brathwaite—handled the majority of songwriting and production duties himself. His affiliation with provided significant creative influence, including mentorship from label founder Drake, who had signed him and offered guidance on his atmospheric R&B sound. Early singles like "," released in October 2013, hinted at the album's direction with its moody, introspective vibes.

Recording

The recording sessions for PartyNextDoor Two took place primarily in the area, including facilities associated with , during 2013 and 2014, overlapping with the release of promotional singles such as "" in October 2013 and "Her Way" in June 2014. These sessions built directly on the style established in PartyNextDoor's self-titled debut EP from 2013, with an emphasis on atmospheric production, sampling, and layered instrumentation to refine the genre's moody, introspective sound. Jahron Brathwaite, performing as , handled production duties on the majority of the album's 12 tracks, drawing from his background as a , and in-house producer for to create cohesive, vibe-driven arrangements often using software like on a shared laptop setup. He also received songwriting credits on nearly all songs, collaborating closely with a small circle of contributors to shape the material during late-night and impromptu sessions in and . Key collaborators included producers G. Ry, who co-produced "SLS" with additional drum programming, and Neenyo, who handled full production on "Sex on the Beach"—inspired by a late-night beat sent at 4 a.m. featuring a pre-mainstream sample from Disclosure's "Latch"—and co-produced "Grown Woman," where Neenyo expanded Brathwaite's initial demo into a multi-layered track with over 100 mixer elements and dual outros. For songwriting on "Grown Woman," Brathwaite shared credits with Neenyo. This hands-on, iterative process among the core team allowed for rapid experimentation, such as real-time responses to beats and refinements to build on the EP's foundation without external studio pressures.

Promotion

Singles

"Her Way" was released as the first promotional single from PartyNextDoor Two on June 14, 2014, as a digital download through OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records. The song reached number 41 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, gaining traction for its sultry vibe and themes of romantic independence. Accompanied by social media teasers on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, it built early buzz for the album's impending release. The second single, "Recognize" featuring Drake, arrived on July 15, 2014, as a digital release under OVO Sound and Warner Bros. Records. The collaboration peaked at number 28 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, benefiting from Drake's star power and their shared Toronto roots. An official music video, directed by Jordan McGarry and released on August 14, 2014, depicted intimate scenes in a dimly lit setting, further amplifying hype through OVO Sound's promotional channels and social media snippets. These singles collectively generated momentum, teasing the album's blend of R&B sensuality and hip-hop edge ahead of its July 29, 2014, launch.

Marketing and Release

Pre-release marketing for PartyNextDoor Two involved announcements on OVO Sound's social media platforms, tying the project closely to the label's branding and Drake's influence as its founder. On July 15, 2014, the promotional single "Recognize" featuring Drake was released, coinciding with the album's official announcement, and pre-orders opened the following day with instant access to the track as an incentive. The album launched digitally worldwide on July 29, 2014, via in partnership with Warner Bros. Records, which co-promoted the release to underscore PartyNextDoor's position as a core artist in the OVO collective. Physical editions followed later that year, including a CD version in the United States and a vinyl pressing on December 23, 2014. Promotional efforts extended to live performances, notably PartyNextDoor's set at the 2014 OVO Fest in , where he debuted material from the album alongside labelmates. In 2024, to mark the project's tenth anniversary, issued a special re-release under exclusive license to Santa Anna Label Group, featuring a limited-edition white vinyl pressing available starting July 26. The singles "Her Way" and "Recognize" served as primary promotional vehicles leading into the launch.

Musical Style

PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO is primarily classified as , incorporating hip hop and electronic influences through its hazy, atmospheric production. The album features slow to mid-tempos, with an average of around 118 beats per minute across tracks that range from 86 to 176 BPM, creating a viscous, sludge-like flow suited to introspective listening. Atmospheric synths and minimalistic beats dominate, often layered with sample-based elements that evoke a dense, throbby texture, while auto-tuned vocals deliver a singing-rapping hybrid in a mumbled, earnest style. This combination results in a moody, nocturnal vibe across its 12 tracks, totaling 45:24 in runtime, emphasizing late-night immersion over high-energy pacing. The album draws from The Weeknd's dark R&B aesthetic, evident in its woozy, decaying bangers and subtle weirdness in production, as well as Drake's introspective bounce with groovy backdrops and anxious beat builds. Influences from 90s R&B, such as and , appear through slow-roasted samples that thicken the sound into molasses-like density, blending nostalgic elements with modern electronic conceits like Vangelis-inspired synths. Hip hop elements emerge in relentless triplet cadences and trap-infused rhythms, particularly on tracks featuring rappers, while electronic touches include house-influenced beats on "SLS," produced by G. Ry with a sweltering sample of 's "." Track-specific variations highlight the album's stylistic range: "Recognize," featuring Drake, incorporates trap elements with its open-minded sincerity and higher-energy delivery, shifting from groove to banger. In contrast, "East Liberty" opens with a woozy throb, and "" closes with an inky, reinterpretation of Ginuwine's "Only When Ur Lonely," using thick production for emotional depth. "Sex on the Beach" flips Disclosure's electronic house track "" into a lusty jam, adding sax and OVO bounce. These techniques, largely self-produced by with contributions like G. Ry's on "SLS," maintain a consistent nocturnal haze while experimenting within boundaries.

Lyrical Themes

The lyrics of PARTYNEXTDOOR Two center on romantic turmoil, lust, heartbreak, and within relationships, often portraying the complexities of fleeting connections and emotional highs and lows. Jahron Brathwaite, performing as , delves into the push-and-pull of desire and dissatisfaction, as seen in tracks like "FWU," where he confesses internal conflict with lines such as "When we arguing, it’s just me and me," highlighting self-inflicted relational strain. This thematic focus extends to heartbreak, exemplified by the album's opener "East Liberty," which captures toward a fading summer fling through numb verses and belts of reluctant farewell, conveying a sense of emotional coldness. permeates the narrative, emphasizing pleasure-seeking amid relational chaos, as in "Sex On The Beach," where explicit expressions of underscore escapist indulgence. Key motifs include , , and unbridled desire, which reinforce the album's exploration of modern intimacy. motifs appear prominently in songs like "Sex On The Beach" and "Thirsty," evoking club-fueled encounters and impulsive cravings, with Brathwaite urging partners to "turn up every night" in a haze of revelry. surfaces in "Belong To The City," where the narrator asserts from romantic ties, singing about a that prioritizes urban anonymity over commitment, while desire drives tracks such as "Her Way," depicting a woman's integration into his world through suggestive, possessive imagery like "get down just like ." These elements are conveyed through first-person narratives that adopt a tone, blending raw with cocky assurance, often employing explicit language and repetitive phrasing for emphasis, such as vows to "love and obey, and hit it more than once a day" to intensify the intimacy's urgency. The collaboration with Drake on "Recognize" introduces themes of recognition in fleeting encounters, where both artists commiserate over promiscuous lovers without jealousy, as Drake raps about mutual understanding in casual flings and Brathwaite echoes a desire for uninhibited nights. This track's non-possessive stance contrasts with more intense personal turmoil elsewhere, adding a layer of shared detachment to the album's relational dynamics. Compared to his self-titled debut EP, PARTYNEXTDOOR Two shows through deeper , shifting from a detached, sleazy to one of puppy-dog earnestness and reflective , scrubbing away overt in favor of awe-inspired tendencies that reveal more emotional depth in exploring relational .

Reception

Critical Reception

Upon its release, PartyNextDoor Two received mixed reviews from music critics, with an aggregate score of 46 out of 100 on based on five reviews, indicating "mixed or average" reception. Complex praised the album for its maturity and self-production, noting how tracks like "FWU" deepen the artist's mythology while maintaining the signature bounce, though it lacks the cohesion and standout moments of his debut. XXL highlighted the consistent hypnotic buoyancy and seductive late-night vibes on standout tracks such as "East Liberty" and "Sex on the Beach," describing the highs as having strong replay value even if the lows blend into background music. Pitchfork awarded the album a 6.8 out of 10, commending PartyNextDoor's aptitude for mood-setting production and subtle innovations like sampling on "SLS," but critiqued the lyrical unoriginality and turgid sameness in the latter half, stating that "Brathwaite does open-minded sincerity much more convincingly than he does charming asshole." described it as another set of predominantly slow, rhythmic songs with nonchalantly frank lyrics but little development, calling it derivative of prior OVO influences without significant evolution. Common praises centered on the intimate, atmospheric R&B sound and effective singles that capture moody vibes, while criticisms frequently targeted repetitive themes, over-reliance on , and underdeveloped structures that left the project feeling stuck in neutral despite its seductive appeal.

Commercial Performance

PartyNextDoor Two debuted at number 15 on the US chart, selling 15,924 copies in its first week. It also reached number one on the US chart, marking the album's strongest performance in that genre. Internationally, the album peaked at number 19 on the Canadian Albums Chart and number 66 on the , while achieving a number-five position on the UK R&B Albums Chart. Over time, the album accumulated sufficient equivalent units to earn gold certification from the RIAA in the United States on March 26, 2020, representing 500,000 units. It was later certified gold in by , equivalent to 10,000 units. The project's commercial success was bolstered by the inclusion of a guest feature from Drake on the track "Recognize" and promotional support from .

Track Listing and Credits

Track Listing

The standard edition of PartyNextDoor Two consists of 12 tracks with a total duration of 45:24.
No.TitleDuration
1"East Liberty"2:52
2"SLS"3:37
3""3:49
4"Her Way"3:36
5"Belong to the City"1:38
6"Grown Woman"3:25
7"FWU"4:55
8"Recognize" (featuring Drake)5:11
9"Thirsty"5:01
10"Right Now"3:09
11"Persist"2:18
12"946"3:23
All tracks are written primarily by Jahron Brathwaite (under his stage name ), with co-writing credits including David Ainley on "East Liberty" and "Right Now"; Ryan Martinez on "SLS" and "Recognize"; , Jordan Ullman, , and Noah Shebib on "FWU"; Sean Seaton on "Grown Woman" and ""; and Aubrey Graham (Drake) on "Recognize." All tracks are produced by , except "" produced by Neenyo; with co-production by G. Ry on "SLS" and by Neenyo (Sean Seaton) on "Grown Woman." No deluxe or expanded editions exist.

Personnel

PartyNextDoor served as the lead vocalist and primary artist on all tracks of the album, with Drake providing featured vocals on "Recognize". Bobby Chin and Willie Chin contributed background vocals on "Recognize". Kalysha Adria Cain-Ling contributed backing vocals on "Thirsty". Production was led by PartyNextDoor across all tracks except "Sex on the Beach", with co-production credits to G. Ry (also known as Ry) on "SLS", where he also handled additional drum programming, and to Neenyo on "Grown Woman" (including additional drum programming); "Sex on the Beach" was produced by Neenyo (including instruments). Sean "Neenyo" Seaton provided keyboards on "Grown Woman". The album's sound relies primarily on synthesizers and programmed beats, with no live band instrumentation credited. Engineering was handled by "40" Shebib on tracks 1, 3, 4, 8, 11, and 12; "Chozen" Williams on tracks 2, 3, 7, 9, and 10; and on tracks 5 and 10. Mixing credits go to Noel "Gadget" Campbell on tracks 1 through 11 and on track 12, while Chris Athens mastered the . Art direction and design were by Nicky Orenstein. OVO Sound president Oliver El-Khatib contributed as A&R for the project.

Charts and Certifications

Weekly Charts

PartyNextDoor Two achieved moderate success on various international weekly album charts upon its release. , it debuted and peaked at number 15 on the during the week ending August 16, 2014. It also reached number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Internationally, the album peaked at number 19 on the Canadian Albums Chart. , it entered the Albums Chart at number 66 and the R&B Albums Chart at number 5. Additionally, in 2025, it charted at number 173 on the Portuguese Streaming Albums chart, reflecting renewed streaming interest.
Chart (2014–2025)Peak positionDate (if available)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)1192014
US Billboard 200215August 16, 2014
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums312014
UK Albums (OCC)466August 9, 2014
UK R&B Albums (OCC)45August 9, 2014
Portuguese Streaming Albums51732025

Year-End Charts

PartyNextDoor Two ranked number 83 on the 2014 year-end chart. This placement reflects the album's modest long-tail success, sustained by ongoing streaming activity and sales after its July release. No additional year-end chart entries were noted for the project.

Certifications

PartyNextDoor Two has received several certifications from music industry organizations, reflecting combined sales and streaming equivalent units. Modern certifications often incorporate on-demand audio and video streams, as well as track sales, in addition to traditional album purchases.
CountryCertifying bodyCertificationUnits soldDate
CanadaMusic CanadaGold40,000—
DenmarkIFPI DenmarkPlatinum40,000September 10, 2025
United StatesRIAAGold500,000March 26, 2020

Release History

DateFormatLabelCatalogCountryNotes
July 29, 2014Digital download, Warner Bros. Records—WorldwideOriginal release
2014CD, Warner Bros. Records544532-2
2014LP, Warner Bros. Records544532-1
July 26, 2024LP (limited edition)22816010th anniversary reissue, white opaque vinyl

Footnotes

  1. Based on historical Billboard data; specific weekly chart verification from secondary music archives. ↩
  2. https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.24261/title.hip-hop-album-sales-week-of-8-3-2014 ↩
  3. Based on historical Billboard data. ↩
  4. https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/partynextdoor-partynextdoor-two/ ↩ ↩2
  5. Based on Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa streaming charts for 2025; specific entry tied to global streaming resurgence following artist's recent releases. ↩

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