The 1st (album)

For other albums, see The First § Albums.

The 1st is the second studio album by American singer Willow. It was released on October 31, 2017, through MSFTSMusic, Roc Nation and Interscope Records. It was written and produced entirely by Willow.^[3]

The 1st
Studio album by Willow
Released	October 31, 2017 (2017-10-31)
Genre	Soul rock[1] pop[2]
Length	34:49
Label	MSFTSMusic Roc Nation Interscope
Producer	Willow Smith Dev Hynes
Willow chronology
Ardipithecus (2015) The 1st (2017) Willow (2019)
Singles from The 1st
"Romance" Released: November 13, 2017

Background

The album was released on Willow's 17th birthday, noting that the making of this album was putting her in uncomfortable positions, and is much more raw and organic. Her vocal performances were inspired by Alanis Morissette and Tori Amos.^[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]
Pitchfork	6.7/10[1]

The 1st received a favorable review from Cameron Cook of Pitchfork. Cook gave the album a 6.7 and noted that the "more organic and raw" sound on the album was a "huge leap in the right direction".^[1]

Track listing

All tracks written and produced by Willow Smith, except where noted.

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Boy"			3:01
2.	"An Awkward Life of an Awkward Girl"			1:45
3.	"And Contentment"			3:34
4.	"Ho' ihi Interlude"			2:55
5.	"Israel"			3:36
6.	"Oh No!!!"	Smith Devonte Hynes	Smith Hynes	3:11
7.	"Warm Honey"			2:55
8.	"Human Leech"			2:43
9.	"Lonely Road"	Smith Chloe Bailey Halle Bailey		2:39
10.	"A Reason"			4:16
11.	"Romance"			4:14
Total length:				34:49

Personnel

• Willow – vocals, production
• Devonte Hynes – vocals, production (track 6)
• Chloe Bailey – vocals (track 9)
• Halle Bailey – vocals (track 9)
• James Chul Rim – mixing