Idiot is the second solo studio album by Albanian-Danish rapper Artigeardit. The album was released on music streaming platforms by Artige Records on 31 January 2020.
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Release and reception
Idiot was announced on 20 January 2020, when Artigeardit announced a release day concert at Hotel Cecil in Copenhagen. Having previously released "Lov mig 1 ting" and "Gothersgade", the title track featuring Karl William was released on 24 January. Nikolaj Boesby Skou described the single as showcasing Artigeardit's strengths as a poet, while discussing the themes of failed relationships and emotional maturity. The album was previously highlighted as one of the most anticipated Danish albums of 2020 by Soundvenue.
Upon release, the album received a positive review from Soundvenue, which gave it five of six stars. In his review, Niklas Krarup Larsen praised Artigeardit's introspective songwriting and the album's musical diversity. The album was later seen as an important step in Artigeardit's transition as an artist when compared to his following studio album, Held & lykke med at komme hjem.
Commercially, the album achieved platinum certification from IFPI Danmark in October 2021. The album's title track with Karl William also went on to peak at number 38 on the Hitlisten charts, while achieving gold certification. "Gothersgade" also went on to become the only other track to reach the Hitlisten charts when it peaked at number 22.
Accolades
In the year following its release, Idiot received recognition from the Danish music industry. At the 2020 Danish Music Awards, Artigeardit was nominated for Songwriter of the Year for the album. That award ultimately went to the Minds of 99. The album was also nominated at the 2021 GAFFA Awards for Danish Hip-hop Release of the Year, though again did not win.