B4Now
| B4Now | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | May 21, 2021 |
| Length | 35:36 (Standard) 58:00 (Deluxe) |
| Label | M4 Entertainment |
| Producer | Christer Kobedi London Rhode Co. Wxvambient Loud Haileer Fourie |
| Singles from B4Now | |
| |
B4Now (pronounced Before Now) is the debut studio album by South African rapper Blxckie, released on 21 May 2021 through M4 Entertainment. It debuted at number one in South Africa.
The album was also certified gold in South Africa.
Background
In early May 2021, he announced released date his debut album B4Now.[1]
Commercial performance
The album debuted number one in South Africa.[2]
B4Now deluxe edition was certified gold with sales of over 10,000 units.[3][4]
Release and promotion
B4Now was released on May 21, 2021.[5]
To further promote his album he embarked on B4Now Tour which included 10 dates.[6][7]
Critical reception
Upon its release, it received positive reviews from music critics, Ubetoo wrote; "It's a highly relatable compilation that should have an eager audience out there".[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mama It's Bad" | 2:55 |
| 2. | "Stripes" (featuring Flvme) | 2:45 |
| 3. | "David" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Gas" | 3:04 |
| 5. | "Hut" | 2:12 |
| 6. | "Sika" | |
| 7. | "Hold" | 5:06 |
| 8. | "Big Time Sh'lappa" (featuring Lucasraps) | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Steppin" | 1:47 |
| 10. | "Uppity" | 2:12 |
| 11. | "Ye ×4" (featuring Nasty C) | 2:45 |
| 12. | "Tall" | 2:43 |
| Total length: | 35:36 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Mama It's Bad 2" | 2:14 |
| 14. | "Godbody" | 2:47 |
| 15. | "Joy" (with Oxlade) | 3:38 |
| 16. | "Gun(s) and Roses" (featuring Alone) | 1:48 |
| 17. | "Whoa" (Rowlene) | 2:59 |
| 18. | "Quick Maths" (featuring Leodaleo) | 1:46 |
| 19. | "Blessed" | 2:25 |
| 20. | "Tired" (featuring Christer) | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 58:00 | |
Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | B4Now
|
Fresheman of the Year | Won | [9] |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Best Hip Hop Album | Won | [10] |
Release history
| Country | Date | Edition(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | May 21, 2021 | Standard[11] | M4 Entertainment
|
| August 13, 2021 | Deluxe[12] |
References
- ^ "Blxckie Drops New Single And Announces Debut Album B4now – Le'Afrinique". Le'Afrinique. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ Sibiya, Sizwe (2021-11-19). "What's left to say? Blxckie is a Goat | ScrollaAfrica". ScrollaAfrica. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ Tangible (2022-05-21). "Blxckie celebrates a total of 10 plaques which he achieved within a year, premiers new music and announces a collab with Sportscene/Redbat | SlikourOnLife". Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ Jabulani, John (2022-02-22). "Blxckie Receives Plaque For B4Now Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ ""Blxckie Drops #B4NOW Debut Album [Listen] | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ Rasephei, Sekese (2021-12-25). "Blxckie To Kickstart His Countrywide B4Now Tour This Friday - The Plug". The Plug. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Blxckie to celebrate debut album with countrywide tour | Rising Sun Overport". Rising Sun Overport. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ Israel A, John (2021-05-21). "Blxckie "B4Now" Album Review". Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners". nydjlive.com. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ "Ful list of 2022 SAMA nominees | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- ^ "B4Now by Blxckie - Apple Music". Apple Music. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
- ^ "B4Now (Deluxe) - by Blxckie - Apple Music". Apple Music. 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2022-05-27.