These Things Happen is the third studio album and major‑label debut by American rapper G‑Eazy, released on June 23, 2014 in North America via RCA Records and later in the UK on July 21, 2014. The 16‑track project runs about 56 minutes and features guest appearances from Bay Area legend E‑40 and Harlem rapper A$AP Ferg, with production handled primarily by longtime collaborator Christoph Andersson, plus Dean Earls, Jay Ant, blackbear, Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett, and others. It marked G‑Eazy’s transition from buzzed‑about independent artist to mainstream contender, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart with first‑week sales of around 47,000 copies; the album has since been certified double platinum by the RIAA for over two million units in the US.Sonically, These Things Happen is often described as “moody and atmospheric,” blending polished, pop‑leaning hip‑hop with darker, introspective undertones. The production favors spacious beats, minor‑key melodies, and crisp drums, creating a nocturnal, West Coast‑influenced vibe that still feels radio‑ready. Critics like Pitchfork’s David Drake noted that G‑Eazy’s musicianship and flows echo influences from Kendrick Lamar on more reflective cuts like “Opportunity Cost” and “Downtown Love,” Big Sean on the braggadocious “I Mean It,” and Dom Kennedy on laid‑back, relationship‑focused tracks such as “Tumblr Girls,” while still forming a cohesive sound that’s recognizably his own.
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