B. Inspired is the debut studio album by English grime rapper Bugzy Malone. It was released on 17 August 2018 by Malone's independent label B. Somebody.[citation needed] It is categorised as a hip hop and grime album.[1] The album consists of an intro, 12 tracks and an outro, with a total duration of 53:49.[2] "Clash of the Titans" was released as a promotional single on 18 May 2018.[3]
The album features guest appearances from JP Cooper, Maverick Sabre, Not3s, Laura White and a collaboration with Rag'n'Bone Man titled "Run".[4] The album will be supported by a 24-concert tour set across the UK and Ireland from August to November 2018.[5][6] The album was called the "biggest thing to ever come out of grime" along with Stormzy's Gang Signs & Prayer and Skepta's Konnichiwa.[5]
The album was produced by Z.Dot, Diztortion Rymez and Bugzy Malone himself.[7] The music video for "Drama" was provided with background music from Tinie Tempah and Krept & Konan.[8] It was inspired by Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan, and was directed and edited by frequent collaborator Connor Hamilton.[8] The music video for "Warning" was directed and edited by Connor Hamilton, Luke C. Harper, Matt George Lovett and Joshua Aarnos.[9] It was produced by Z.Dot Productions.[9]
Track listing
Track listing adapted from iTunes.[4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "B. Inspired" | Bugzy Malone | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Warning" | Malone | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Ordinary People" (featuring JP Cooper) | Malone and JP Cooper | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Die by the Gun" | Malone | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Drama" | Malone | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Run" (featuring Rag'n'Bone Man) | Malone and Rag'n'Bone Man | 3:58 |
| 7. | "Done His Dance" | Malone | 3:16 |
| 8. | "Separation" (featuring Maverick Sabre) | Malone and Maverick Sabre | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Heart" (featuring Not3s) | Malone and Not3s | 3:35 |
| 10. | "Come Through" | Malone | 4:25 |
| 11. | "Death Do Us Part" | Malone | 4:25 |
| 12. | "Submarine" | Malone | 3:28 |
| 13. | "Street Life" (featuring Laura White) | Malone and Laura White | 3:24 |
| 14. | "The End" | Malone | 3:40 |
| Total length: | 53:49 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[10] | 19 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 11 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 6 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[13] | 40 |
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[14] | 73 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[15] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (17 August 2018). "Bugzy Malone: B Inspired review – life lessons from a northern grime lord". the Guardian. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "B. Inspired". Amazon UK. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Bugzy Malone Drops Visuals for "Clash Of The Titans" | RESPECT". respect-mag.com. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ a b "B. Inspired by Bugzy Malone". iTunes. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Bugzy Malone Launches Biggest Headline Tour By Any Grime Artist". Manchester's Finest. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Bugzy Malone". Ents24. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "B. Inspired by Bugzy Malone". Genius. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Gigs And Tours News". Gigs and Tours. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Bugzy Malone – Warning (Official Video)". YouTube. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Irish Albums Chart: 24 August 2018". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Spanishcharts.com – {{{artist}}} – {{{album}}}". Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – {{{artist}}} – {{{album}}}". Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "British album certifications – Bugzy Malone – B. Inspired". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
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