The Preview is the second
extended play by American
hip hop duo
Chiddy Bang. It was released in early October 2010 and did very well in sales, ranking at #2 in iTunes sales for the hip-hop/rap category.[6] It also debuted at #76 on the
Billboard 200 with 6,000 copies sold in the first week released.[7]
Alongside positive sales figures, The Preview received generally positive reviews from both critics and fans alike, with some dubbing Chiddy Bang as "Philadelphia's Next Big Thing".
Singles
"
Opposite of Adults" was released on 21 February 2010 as the lead single from the EP and samples "
Kids" by
MGMT. It became a top 10 hit in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand; and became a top 20 hit in Belgium and the UK, as well as a top 40 hit in Switzerland. It was also featured on
EA GamesNeed for Speed Hot Pursuit
"
Truth" is the second single from the EP, released via digital download on 17 May 2010, and samples "
Better Things" by
Passion Pit. Truth only managed to chart in the United Kingdom, however missed out on the top 40, only managing to peak at 50. However it became a top 20 hit on the UK R&B Chart.
"The Good Life" is the third single from the EP, released via digital download 8 October 2010. This song was featured in a
Taco Bell commercial in 2011.
"Here We Go" was featured on the soundtrack for the
2k Sports video game NBA 2K12. It was also featured in The Sims 3: Late Night, recorded in Simlish.
Track listing
"The Good Life" (co-produced and co-written by
Pharrell) -- 2:56