Lap 5
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| Released | 23 September 2022 | |||
| Genre | British hip hop | |||
| Length | 52:11 | |||
| D-Block Europe chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Lap 5 | ||||
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Lap 5 is the second studio album by British hip hop duo D-Block Europe, self-released on 23 September 2022. In addition to featuring members Dirtbike LB and Young Adz on specific tracks, it features guest appearances from Ghost Killer Track and Ed Sheeran, as well as vocals from Burna Boy.[1] The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart. It was supported with five singles: "Black Beatles", "Elegant & Gang", "Fantasy", "Man in the Mirror" and "4 the Win", which all peaked in the top 50 of the UK Singles Chart.[2] The album was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| NME |   [3] |
Kyann-Sian Williams of NME called the album "intriguing but uneven" but one on which the duo "show precisely why their formula works, and offer room for growth". Williams found that the duo "are truly in their stride when they can blend the more traditional hip-hop styles with suave melodies".[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If I Ruled the World" |
| Handz Beatz | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Conor McGregor" |
|
| 3:06 |
| 3. | "She's Not Anyone" |
| Jae5 | 3:17 |
| 4. | "4 the Win" |
| Nathaniel London | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Buy It Plain / Flowers" (featuring Dirtbike LB) |
|
| 4:24 |
| 6. | "Really Miss You" |
| AJ Tracey | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Bankroll Got Bigger" |
|
| 3:10 |
| 8. | "Pass the Parcel" |
|
| 3:27 |
| 9. | "Proud of Me" (featuring Dirtbike LB) | Banton | Dirtbike LB | 2:40 |
| 10. | "Bando Baby Diaries" (featuring Young Adz) |
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| 2:41 |
| 11. | "Half Time" |
| Da Beatfreakz | 3:58 |
| 12. | "Fantasy" |
| 2:36 | |
| 13. | "Elegant & Gang" (with Ghost Killer Track) |
| Ghost Killer Track | 3:25 |
| 14. | "Lonely Lovers" (featuring Ed Sheeran) |
|
| 3:54 |
| 15. | "Man in the Mirror" (featuring Young Adz) |
|
| 3:05 |
| 16. | "Black Beatles" |
| Nathaniel London | 2:40 |
| Total length: | 52:11 | |||
Notes
- "She’s Not Anyone" originally featured Burna Boy; however, his verse was removed from the album a week after its release for unknown reasons.
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] | 75 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[5] | 118 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[6] | 35 |
| Irish Albums (OCC)[7] | 13 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 2 |
| UK R&B Albums (OCC)[9] | 1 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Olaoya, Ezra (23 September 2022). "D-Block Europe's 'Lap 5' Album Is Here". Complex. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (22 July 2022). "D-Block Europe Announce New Album Lap 5". Clash. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ a b Williams, Kyann-Sian (23 September 2022). "D-Block Europe – Lap 5 review: Lewisham collective show their lovey-dovey sides". NME. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 October 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1700. Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 October 2022. p. 6.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – D-Block Europe – Lap 5" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – D-Block Europe – Lap 5" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "British album certifications – D-Block Europe – Lap 5". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 July 2023.