Robin Murray of Clash also observes that Harlow discusses issues surrounding relationships. According to The New York Times ' Jon Caramanica, the album consists of Harlow's thoughts on newfound fame, being an object of desire and his ambition of dominating music. The album features less humour than Harlow's debut, instead featuring more themes revolving around romance. On Come Home the Kids Miss You, he builds upon the same thing and additionally adds a more "potent, direct and swaggering" ambiance to it. Harlow's previous album, Thats What They All Say (2020), was noted for being laid-back, charismatic. "Nail Tech" features "hypnotic reggae horns looping over futuristic laser beam drums". According to Esquire 's Ammal Hassan, Harlow's influence from Drake is evident Hassan observes that Drake's influence can be heard in Harlow's flow, melodic singing and background instrumentation. "Like a Blade of Grass" and "Lil Secret", both co-written with Harlow's production team, are R&B songs. " Churchill Downs", which features Drake, has a flute-led production. "Poison", which features Lil Wayne, one of Harlow's personal influences, was described as "mellow, super AutoTune". "Movie Star", which features Pharrell Williams, is electro-influenced. "First Class" features a sample of Fergie's " Glamorous". An unannounced guest, Snoop Dogg appears on "Young Harleezy". Amorosi says that the album's opener, "Talk of the Town", starts with a "woozily" looped piano. Another said that the album has "upbeat, catchy songs". Regarding its production, an editor for Complex said that "every beat on this album sounds expensive". Production and themes Ĭome Home the Kids Miss You is a hip hop album and also features pop rap. Harlow also revealed that he hoped to collaborate with American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton "on some hard shit" for the album, and that his management had been negotiating with hers. Harlow called the album's material "more serious" and his intention to let listeners know he is "one of the best in generation".
He also spoke about working with the album's producers, including executive producers Rogét Chahayed and Angel Lopez, to make songs that develop as they go along so that they "make you continue to listen", calling it "the whole mission" for the project. In March 2022, Harlow revealed the album's title and release date in a cover story with Rolling Stone. It debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, earning 113,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and becoming Harlow's highest-charting album of his career. Despite this, it was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 of the charts in 13 countries. The album was met with mixed reviews from critics, who praised the quality of its production but criticized its lyrical substance and lack of character.
Backed by a rich production, the album consists of Harlow's thoughts on newfound fame, relationships with women and his ambition of dominating music.Ĭome Home the Kids Miss You was preceded by the lead single " Nail Tech" and the chart-topping single " First Class". The album features guest appearances from Williams, Drake, Justin Timberlake, and Lil Wayne. The production was handled by multiple producers including Harlow himself, Pharrell Williams, Rogét Chahayed, Charlie Handsome, FnZ, Boi-1da, JetsonMade, Oz, and Timbaland, among others. It was released on May 6, 2022, through Generation Now and Atlantic Records. Come Home the Kids Miss You is the second studio album by American rapper Jack Harlow.
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