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]

B. Inspired
Studio album by
Released17 August 2018
Recorded2018
Genre
Length53:49
LabelB. Somebody
ProducerZ.Dot, DXO, Rymez
Bugzy Malone chronology
King of the North
(2017)
B. Inspired
(2018)
The Resurrection
(2021)
Singles from B. Inspired
  1. "Warning"
    Released: 7 June 2018
  2. "Drama"
    Released: 7 July 2018
  3. "Run"
    Released: 7 August 2018
  4. "Done His Dance"
    Released: 15 August 2018

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

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B. Inspired track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."B. Inspired"Aaron Davies2:48
2."Warning"Davies3:42
3."Ordinary People" (featuring JP Cooper)4:30
4."Die by the Gun"Davies4:08
5."Drama"Davies4:20
6."Run" (featuring Rag'n'Bone Man)3:58
7."Done His Dance"Davies3:16
8."Separation" (featuring Maverick Sabre)4:10
9."Heart" (featuring Not3s)3:35
10."Come Through"Davies4:25
11."Death Do Us Part"Davies4:25
12."Submarine"Davies3:28
13."Street Life" (featuring Laura White)3:24
14."The End"Davies3:40
Total length:53:49

Charts

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Chart performance for B. Inspired
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Irish Albums (IRMA)[10] 19
Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] 11
UK Albums (OCC)[12] 6

Certifications

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Certifications for B. Inspired
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[13] Gold 100,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (17 August 2018). "Bugzy Malone: B Inspired review – life lessons from a northern grime lord". the Guardian. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  2. ^ "B. Inspired". Amazon UK. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Bugzy Malone Drops Visuals for "Clash Of The Titans" | RESPECT". respect-mag.com. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  4. ^ "B. Inspired by Bugzy Malone". iTunes. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Bugzy Malone Launches Biggest Headline Tour By Any Grime Artist". Manchester's Finest. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Bugzy Malone". Ents24. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  7. ^ "B. Inspired by Bugzy Malone". Genius. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Gigs And Tours News". Gigs and Tours. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  9. ^ a b "Bugzy Malone – Warning (Official Video)". YouTube. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Bugzy Malone". Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  11. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  12. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  13. ^ "British album certifications – Bugzy Malone – B. Inspired". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 May 2022.