A Gift & a Kers

A Gift & a Kers
Studio album by
Kerser
Released23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
GenreAustralian hip hop
Length73:21
LabelABK
Kerser chronology
Roll the Dice
(2020) 		A Gift & a Kers
(2023)
Singles from A Gift & a Kers
  1. "Winner"
    Released: 16 April 2022
  2. "Like I'm Trapped"
    Released: 6th May 2022
  3. "Telem How"
    Released: 11 November 2022
  4. "Been Some Time"
    Released: 2 December 2022

A Gift & a Kers is the tenth and final[1][2] album by Australian rapper Kerser, released through ABK and Warner Music Australia on 23 June 2023. It was preceded by the lead single "Winner".[2] The album marks Kerser's first number-one album in Australia.[3]

At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Hip Hop/Rap Release .[4]

Background

Kerser had expressed a desire to record 10 albums in 10 years, but his plan was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed him three years to finish his final album rather than his usual four-month period between touring.[1] Kerser stated: "I honestly feel like I reached my full potential on this album."[2] He also said, "I feel like I covered every Kers style, so it really takes the fans on a journey. [...] My final thank you and my final imprint on the scene I built."[1]

Track listing

A Gift & a Kers track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Main Event"2:09
2."Hit After Hit"2:46
3."Ask About Me" (featuring Dekstah)4:09
4."Winner"3:33
5."Reppin'"2:24
6."High Demand"3:43
7."Move wit' da Rhymes"3:03
8."Telem How"2:57
9."I Look Like Money"2:23
10."Never Be the Same"3:55
11."Tryin'"2:49
12."Take You Back"3:29
13."On a Mission"3:02
14."Swimmin' in da Air"3:11
15."Seen It All"2:30
16."Claimed My Crown"3:00
17."Walk wit' Me"3:11
18."Back Again"3:19
19."Been Some Time"3:33
20."Modern Love"3:23
21."Mmm So Good"2:58
22."Like I'm Trapped"3:46
23."Will I Ever See You Again"4:08
Total length:73:21

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for A Gift & a Kers
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] 1

Year-end charts

2023 year-end chart performance for A Gift & a Kers
Chart (2023) Position
Australian Artist Albums (ARIA)[6] 28

References

  1. ^ a b c Lochrie, Conor (27 June 2023). "Kerser Gives Fans a Parting Gift With His Final Album". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Chrisfield, Bryget (28 June 2023). "On A Gift & a Kers, every Kerser style is reprazented". Beat. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Kerser gives the gift of two straight Aussie #1s". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  6. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Album Chart for 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2024.