Dominic Fike’s ‘How to Quit Smoking’: All 15 Tracks Ranked
Dominic Fike’s third album, *How to Quit Smoking*, turns the anxieties of approaching 30, fatherhood and changing priorities into a 15-track project. Recorded while he was touring, the album was released on 30 October and presented as a “living album”, with a continuous stream of performances, studio sessions and other behind-the-scenes material shared online.
The title refers broadly to trying to change, though smoking is addressed directly mainly on “DOOMSDAY”, the closing track featuring Tay-K. The 40-minute album also features Danny Brown and Grace Ives, and blends rock, alternative pop and hip-hop. The article ranks all 15 tracks, against the backdrop of Fike’s renewed profile as his 2018 song “Babydoll” reached the Billboard Hot 100 top 10.
In short
- Dominic Fike released his third album, a 15-track project.
- It was recorded on tour and promoted as a “living album”.
- The article ranks every track on the 40-minute record.
Explained simply
Dominic Fike is an American singer, songwriter and actor whose music blends pop, rock and hip-hop. His 2018 song “Babydoll” helped introduce him to a wider audience, and its later return to the charts has brought renewed attention to his work.
How to Quit Smoking is his third album, with 15 tracks recorded while he was touring. Its songs draw on changes in Fike’s life, including approaching 30, becoming a father and reconsidering his priorities; despite the title, smoking is addressed directly mainly on the closing track.
The album features guest appearances by Danny Brown, Grace Ives and Tay-K. Fike has described it as a “living album”, sharing performances, studio sessions and other material online as part of its release.