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shoot is what we aim for album download Cute Is What We Aim For. Cute Is What We Aim For is a pop punk band from Buffalo, New York. The band formed in 2005, and since have released two albums: The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch and Rotation. The band was previously signed with record label Fueled by Ramen for their two releases, but are currently unsigned. On August 18, 2012, the band played an hour-long acoustic set with original members Shaant Hacikyan, Fred Cimato, and Jeff Czum. This was the first set the full band had performed in 6 years. During the set, the band announced that they were officially making a comeback. Cute Is What We Aim For played a comeback show with The Daydream Chronicles and Fictitious Ray on September 21, 2012 at Mohawk Place in Buffalo, New York. On January 20, 2013, Shaant Hacikyan announced at a show in Memphis, TN that the band would be releasing new material Spring/Summer 2013, with demos to come earlier than that. It is currently unclear if the release will be an EP or an LP. On 27 February 2013, Cute Is What We Aim For premiered a new demo called "Titanic". 20 days later on 27 March they posted a YouTube link to a lyric video of their new song named "Next to Me". On September 2, the band released another new song titled "A Closed Mind With an Open Mouth". The song was made available for purchase on the iTunes store the next day. A headlining tour was also announced to coincide with the newly released song. The band performed on the Vans Warped Tour in 2014. Shaant Hacikyan – lead vocals (2005–present) Jeff Czum – guitar, backing vocals (2005–2009); (2012–present) Tom Falcone – drums, percussion (2005–2008); (2012–2013) Fred Cimato – bass (2005) Dave Melillo – guitar (2007); bass (2005–2009) Jack Marin - bass (2005) Mike Lasaponara - drums (2008-2009) Rob Neiss drums - (2005) Donnie Arthur - bass (2006) Dylan Taylor – drums (2014–present) Seth Van Dusen – bass, backing vocals (2014–present) Michael Novak – drums (2009–2010) Michael Brady – guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010) Kevin Scoma – guitar (2009–2010) Liam Killeen – drums (2008) Clark Spurlock – rhythm guitar (2008–2009) Michael Lasaponara – drums, percussion (2008–2009) Zach Pagano – acoustic guitar (2008–2009) Pat Maclean – bass, guitar (2009–2010) Tyler Long – bass (2013) Joseph White - bass (2013-2014) Hear Pop Smoke’s Posthumous Debut Album Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon: Listen. It's a bittersweet symphony. Fans have finally been treated to Pop Smoke's posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon . Today (July 3), the family and team of the late rapper release his debut album. The 19-track LP features 50 Cent, Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, DaBaby, Tyga, Quavo and more. Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon also contains Pop's Billboard Hot 100-charting single "Dior" (No. 30) as well as "Make it Rain" with Rowdy Rebel and "The Woo" featuring 50 and Roddy, which Fif teased earlier this month via social media. The LP was initially scheduled for release in early June. However, its arrival was delayed after Steven Victor, the head of Pop's record label, Victor Victor Worldwide, announced the album would be pushed back due to the civil unrest taking place across the country. The album was executive produced by 50 Cent. Back in March, Fif promised he would finish the beloved drill rapper's album. "I'm on the move listening to Pop smoke, I decided I'm gonna executive produce and finish his album for him.#abcforlife #starzgettheapp #lecheminduroi #bransoncognac," 50 wrote in the caption of his post. This project serves as the third release in Pop Smoke's catalog. In 2019, the Brooklyn rapper delivered his debut mixtape, Meet the Woo . The effort housed his acclaimed hit song "Welcome to the Party," which has been gold-certified by the RIAA. "Dior," also on the project, has reached platinum status. His second tape, Meet the Woo 2 , dropped earlier this year in February, 12 days before his tragic death on Feb. 19. Listen to Pop Smoke's posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon, below. Pop Smoke's Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon Album Tracklist. 1. "Bad Bitch From Tokyo" 2. "Aim for the Moon" featuring Quavo 3. "For the Night" featuring Lil Baby and DaBaby 4. "44 Bulldog" 5. "Gangstas" 6. "Yea Yea" 7. "Creature" featuring Swae Lee 8. "Snitchin" featuring Quavo and Future 9. "Make It Rain" featuring Rowdy Rebel 10. "The Woo" featuring 50 Cent and Roddy Ricch 11. "West Coast Shit" featuring Tyga and Quavo 12. "Enjoy Yourself" featuring Karol G 13. "Hotel Lobby" 14. "What You Know Bout Love" 15. "Something Special" 16. "Diana" featuring King Combs 17. "Got It on Me" 18. "Tunnel Vision" (Outro) 19. "Dior" Pop Smoke’s ‘Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon’ Expands The Late Rapper’s Mainstream Appeal. Posthumous albums reside heavily in the realm of what-ifs and could’ve beens. Like art in a museum, they are presented to the world to enjoy, but unfortunately, without the artist’s presence to proudly stand by their work. Upon their arrival, these albums leave fans wondering a number of things: the heights their beloved artist could have reached, whether or not certain songs were altered, and if the body of work itself is what the artist wanted the world to hear. Pop Smoke’s debut album Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon is riddled with such questions. Pop Smoke shot like a rocket onto the music scene thanks to his 2019 hit “Welcome To The Party,” which became one of the summer’s most popular releases. His summer 2019 takeover is accentuated by his debut project Meet The Woo and its standout track, “Dior.” Following his 2020 project Meet The Woo 2 , Pop Smoke began the process towards his latest release and ensuring another summer takeover, but his death tragically seized that opportunity from him and left fans to grieve and explore the potential the Brooklyn rapper had in store. With the release of Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon, fans of Pop Smoke were granted the opportunity to put their grieving on pause and celebrate the potential of the blossoming star. Unearthing eighteen new songs, and the aforementioned “Dior” single, Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album proves the Brooklyn rapper was en route towards another belt buckle-grabbing, hip-swinging summer takeover driven by the drill rap that he helped elevate to mainstream popularity. Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon welcomes a notable amount of artists into Pop Smoke’s playground to run amuck. Lil Baby and DaBaby join him to fantasize about nighttime occurrences on the sinister track, “For The Night,” while Quavo and Future bring awareness to the traitors of the world on “Snitchin.” Nearly doubling the number of features since his last project, Pop Smoke stands beside some of music’s most popular acts and welcomes them to take part in the demeanor he looks to enforce, even when he doesn’t need the help. “44 Bulldog” and “Gangstas” present hard-nosed efforts that creep around the alleyways under the moon unfazed by the danger that lays ahead. The hardest pill to swallow that Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon presents is the inability for fans to see Pop Smoke live out his growth as an artist. Meet The Woo 2 failed to exemplify his range and teetered into repetitive territory, a critique that his posthumous debut album solves. Nearing the end of the album, Pop Smoke fulfills a wish to venture into the R&B world with well-executed stabs at love that stays true to Pop Smoke’s sound while bringing in new variety and range. He obsesses over his new partner and their newfound love on “Something Special” before delicately diving into the more intimate sides of his relationship on “What You Know About Love.” Ending the R&B sample trifecta with a confident shot at love on “Diana,” Pop Smoke showcases an ambitious aspiration to give listeners something new and expand his once-narrow lane. Most posthumous albums aim to bring closure to an unexpected end like pages ripped out of a chapter before it was read. However, Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon seeks to produce something else. Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album attempts to bring the Brooklyn rapper’s name, sound, and presence to previously untouched corners and uncharted roads once and for all. In addition to catering to the ’90s R&B fan, Pop Smoke looks to appeal to the West Coast and Latin ears respectively with “West Coast Sh*t” and “Enjoy Yourself” while the hip-hop of old is saluted with “Got It On Me” which interpolates 50 Cent’s “Many Men.” Shooting for the stars is only possible through leaving one’s world and that’s exactly what Pop Smoke did. Avoiding the trappings that come with posthumous albums, this feels like the album Pop aimed to make and wanted the world to receive. While an attempt at a critical favorite may have been expected, Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon focuses more on commercial expansion, making Pop Smoke larger than the life he lived. Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon is out now via Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. Get it here. Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists.