Kaos (DJ Muggs and Roc Marciano album)

Kaos
Studio album by DJ Muggs and Roc Marciano
Released	October 15, 2018 (2018-10-15)
Genre	East Coast hip-hop[1]
Length	35:12
Label	Soul Assassins
Producer	DJ Muggs
DJ Muggs chronology
Soul Assassins: Dia del Asesinato (2018) Kaos (2018) Hells Roof (2019)
Roc Marciano chronology
Behold a Dark Horse (2018) Kaos (2018) Pimpstrumentals (2018)
Singles from Kaos
"Shit I'm On" Released: October 5, 2018

Kaos (stylized in all caps) is a collaborative studio album by American hip-hop producer DJ Muggs and hip-hop artist Roc Marciano, released on October 15, 2018, via Soul Assassins Records. The album is produced entirely by Muggs and features no guest appearances.

Background and release

Kaos was announced on October 5, 2018, with the release of the single "Shit I'm On".[2]

The album was released on October 15, 2018, as a $25 digital download on Muggs' website. It was released on streaming services on October 19, 2018.[3][4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Hip Hop Golden Age	7.5/10[5]
Underground Hip Hop Blog	9/10[6]

Kaos received positive reviews from music critics. Will Gotsegen of Spin called the album "a partnership in every sense of the word", and gave particular praise to the track "Dolph Lundgren".[1] Brandon King of Hip Hop Golden Age said that despite the album being "a fairly short project, there’s enough heat to melt mountain snow here", and highlighted the tracks "Dolph Lundgren", "Aunt Bonnie" and "Shit I'm On".[7]

Year-end lists

Select year-end rankings of Kaos

Publication	List	Rank	Ref.
Complex	The Best Albums of 2018	33	[8]
Hip Hop Golden Age	The Best Hip Hop Albums of 2018	19	[7]

Track listing

Kaos track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Kaos Theme"	1:48
2.	"Dolph Lundgren"	3:44
3.	"White Dirt"	3:45
4.	"The E Train"	3:13
5.	"Aunt Bonnie"	3:59
6.	"Rolls Royce Rugs"	3:04
7.	"Caught a Lick"	2:00
8.	"Wild Oats"	3:12
9.	"Shit I'm On"	4:12
10.	"Wormhole"	6:15
Total length:		35:21

References

1. Gotsegen, Will (October 19, 2018). "Roc Marciano & DJ Muggs' 'Dolph Lundgren' Is a Perfectly Sinister Musical Partnership". Spin. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
2. Minsker, Evan (October 5, 2018). "Roc Marciano and DJ Muggs Announce New Album, Drop New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
3. Ivey, Justin (October 15, 2018). "DJ Muggs & Roc Marciano Share 'KAOS' Album Stream". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
4. Berry, Peter A. (October 19, 2018). "DJ Muggs and Roc Marciano 'Kaos' Album: Listen to 10 New Songs". XXL. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
5. HHGA Staff (November 8, 2024). "Ranking Roc Marciano's Albums". Hip Hop Golden Age. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
6. Legends Will Never Die (September 18, 2018). "DJ Muggs & Roc Marciano – 'KAOS' (Album Review)". Underground Hip Hop Blog. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
7. King, Brandon (January 24, 2019). "The Best Hip Hop Albums Of 2018". Hip Hop Golden Age. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
8. Tharpe, Frazier; Skelton, Eric; Ortiz, Edwin; Setaro, Shawn; Fitzgerald, Kiana; Black, Adrienne; Scott, Damien; Bernucca, Carolyn; Khal; Rindner, Grant; Diaz, Angel (December 5, 2018). "The Best Albums of 2018". Complex. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.