Amethyst (mixtape)

Amethyst is the fourth mixtape by American singer Tinashe. Released independently on March 16, 2015, as a free project for her fans, the mixtape follows her continued emphasis on independent creative control, including self-directed visual work in the period after her debut album Aquarius (2014). The seven-track project, recorded in her bedroom during her Christmas vacation, features production from Ryan Hemsworth, Iamsu, and DJ Dahi. Titled after Tinashe's birthstone, Amethyst presents a blend of alternative pop and contemporary R&B, incorporating sparse piano motifs, heavy bass, and darker textures alongside mid-tempo tracks.

The mixtape received generally positive reviews from music critics. Outlets such as Pitchfork, Jezebel, Stereogum, Billboard, and Dazed highlighted its atmospheric production, layered vocals, and its continuity with the moodier elements of Aquarius. Amethyst was later included on several year-end lists, including Complex's 15 Mixtapes That Should Have Won Grammys and their ranking of the Best Albums of 2015.