The Bigger Artist is the debut studio album by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie. It was released on September 29, 2017, by Highbridge and Atlantic Records, serving as the second commercial release with Atlantic.[4] The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, PnB Rock, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Robin Thicke and Don Q.[5] Meanwhile, production comes from Metro Boomin, DJ Mustard, Murda Beatz, and Cardo, among others.[6]
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 29, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2017 | |||
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Length | 51:35 | |||
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A Boogie wit da Hoodie chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Bigger Artist | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX | 3.3/5[2] |
Pitchfork | 7/10[3] |
Background
editThe album was announced on July 17, 2017.[7] The album's cover art was revealed on September 3, 2017.[8] The tracklist and pre-order was released on September 8, 2017.[4]
Singles
editThe lead single, "Drowning" featuring Kodak Black, was released on March 10, 2017.[9] "Beast Mode" featuring PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, was released as a pre-order single on September 8, 2017.[10] The second and final single, "Say A'", was released on September 22, 2017.[11]
Commercial performance
editThe Bigger Artist debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 with 67,000 album-equivalent units,[12] of which 10,000 were in pure album sales in its first week of release.[12] It is A Boogie wit da Hoodie's third work to appear on the chart, and his highest-peaking after Hoodie SZN.[12] On August 21, 2019, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over a million units in the United States.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "No Promises" | Cardo | 3:17 | |
2. | "Undefeated" (featuring 21 Savage) | 2:54 | ||
3. | "Drowning" (featuring Kodak Black) |
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| 3:29 |
4. | "Say A'" |
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| 3:34 |
5. | "No Comparison" |
| Metro Boomin | 4:04 |
6. | "Unhappy" |
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| 2:59 |
7. | "Let's Start Over" |
| Jamz | 3:37 |
8. | "Get to You" |
| 3:26 | |
9. | "Somebody" (featuring Don Q) | Mustard | 2:58 | |
10. | "Money Sprung" (featuring Don Q) |
| Jamz | 3:15 |
11. | "If I Gotta Go" |
| Jamz | 3:23 |
12. | "Fucking & Kissing" (featuring Chris Brown) |
| Young Troy | 2:51 |
13. | "Bad Girl" (featuring Trey Songz and Robin Thicke) |
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| 3:49 |
14. | "Stalking You" |
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| 3:41 |
15. | "Beast Mode" (featuring PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again) |
| Young Troy | 4:18 |
Total length: | 51:35 |
Notes
Sample credits
- "Bad Girl" contains an interpolation from "Teach U a Lesson", performed by Robin Thicke.
- "Get to You" contains an interpolation from "Ex-Factor", performed by Lauryn Hill.
- "Stalking You" contains an interpolation from "This Love", performed by Maroon 5.
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[24] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[25] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ Glaysher, Scott (October 10, 2017). "Review: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Succeeds When Playing To His Strengths On "The Bigger Artist"". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ Corry, Kristin (October 5, 2017). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: The Bigger Artist". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
- ^ a b "The Bigger Artist by A Boogie wit da Hoodie". Apple Music. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (September 6, 2017). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Shares Guest Features on Debut Album 'The Bigger Artist'". XXL. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Kristin Corry (September 29, 2017). "Stream A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's Debut 'The Bigger Artist'". Rap-Up. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
- ^ F, Matt (July 17, 2017). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Says New Album Is On The Way". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (September 3, 2017). "A Boogie With Da Hoodie Reveals Cover Art & Release Date For "The Bigger Artist"". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "Drowning (feat. Kodak Black) - Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie". Apple Music. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "New Music: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie feat. PnB Rock & YoungBoy NBA – 'Beast Mode'". Rap-Up. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ Orcutt, KC (September 22, 2017). "Hear A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's New Song "Say A'"". XXL. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Caulfield, Keith (October 8, 2017). "Shania Twain's 'Now' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 16, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Bigger Artist". Music Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "American album certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – The Bigger Artist". Recording Industry Association of America.