Black and White (Wretch 32 album)
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| Studio album by Wretch 32 | ||||
| Released | 21 August 2011 | |||
| Recorded | February 2010 — May 2011 | |||
| Genre | British hip hop, R&B | |||
| Length | 58:24 | |||
| Label | Ministry of Sound | |||
| Producer | Future Cut, Rachel Moulden, Paul Heard, Nutty P, TMS, Shell Shock, Labrinth, iSHi | |||
| Wretch 32 chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Black and White | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| BBC Music | (favourable)[2] |
| The Guardian | [3] |
| The Independent | [4] |
| NME | [5] |
Black and White is the second, and major label debut, studio album released by British hip-hop rapper and songwriter Wretch 32. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2011 through Ministry of Sound, debuting at #4 on the UK Albums Chart with first week sales of nearly 25,000 copies.[6] The album follows his independent debut album, Wretchrospective, which was released three years earlier, in 2008. The album spawned six singles over the course of eighteen months, all of which peaked inside the UK Top 50, including three top five singles, and a number one single, "Don't Go". The album includes collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Daley, Etta Bond and Example.
Singles
- "Traktor" was released as the first single released from the album on 16 January 2011. It peaked at #5 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the third most successful single from the album. The track features vocals from L Marshall and was produced by Yogi.
- "Unorthodox" was released as the second single from the album on 17 April 2011. It peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the second most successful single from the album. The track features vocals from Example.
- "Don't Go" was released as the third single from the album on 14 August 2011. It peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the album's most successful single. The track features vocals from upcoming musician and songwriter Josh Kumra.
- "Forgiveness" was released as the fourth single from the album on 11 December 2011. It peaked at #39 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the least successful single from the album. The track features vocals from Etta Bond, and was produced by Labrinth.[7]
- "Long Way Home" was released as a single from the album on 14 February 2012, in promotion of the track's featuring artist, Daley. It was ineligible to chart on the UK Singles Chart, and was simply released in the form of a promotional music video.
- "Hush Little Baby" was released as the fifth and final single from the album on 27 May 2012. It peaked at #35 on the UK Singles Chart, due to little promotion. The track features vocals from singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Black and White" | Jermaine Scott | Parallel | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Never Be Me" (featuring Angel) | Scott • Sirach Charles | The J.F.L.O.W.S • Wizzy Wow | 3:32 |
| 3. | "Traktor" (featuring L Marshall) | Scott • Yogi Tulsiani • Thomas Christopher Temilaye Rosiki-Griffith | Yogi | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Please Don't Let Me Go" | Scott | The J.F.L.O.W.S | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Unorthodox" (featuring Example) | Scott • Iyiola Babalola • Darren Lewis • Example | Future Cut | 3:23 |
| 6. | "I'm Not the Man" (featuring Chipmunk and Angel) | Scott • Charles • Jahmaal Noel Fyffe | Parallel | 4:24 |
| 7. | "Anniversary (Fall in Love)" (featuring Alex Mills) | Scott • Alexandra Kollantai Mills | Nutty P | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Sane's the New Mad" | Scott • Eshraque Mughal • Charlie Bernardo | iSHi | 3:28 |
| 9. | "Forgiveness" (featuring Etta Bond) | Scott • Timothy McKenzie | Labrinth | 5:06 |
| 10. | "Long Way Home" (featuring Daley) | Scott • Babalola • Lewis • Gareth Daley | Future Cut | 3:56 |
| 11. | "Let Yourself Go" | Scott | The J.F.L.O.W.S • Wizzy Wow | 3:53 |
| 12. | "Don't Be Afraid" (featuring Delilah) | Scott • Mughal • Paloma Ayana Stoecker | iSHi | 3:28 |
| 13. | "Hush Little Baby" (featuring Ed Sheeran) | Scott • Ed Sheeran • Iain James • Tom Barnes • Pete Kelleher • Ben Kohn | TMS | 3:56 |
| 14. | "Don't Go" (featuring Josh Kumra) | Scott • Rachel Moulden • Josh Kumra | Paul Heard • Rachel 'Maiday' Moulden | 3:58 |
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Breathe (Sha La La)" | Scott | Noisia | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Air" | Scott, Owen Cutts | Semothy Jones, Simon Neale | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Traktor" (acoustic version) (featuring L Marshall) | Scott, Tulsiani, Rosiki-Griffith | Yogi | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Anniversary" (acoustic version) (featuring Alex Mills) | Scott, Mills | Nutty P | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Don't Go" (acoustic version) (featuring Josh Kumra) | Scott, Moulden, Kumra | Paul Heard, Maiday | 4:00 |
| 6. | "Unorthodox" (Royal T Remix) (featuring Example) | Scott, Gleave, Babalola, Lewis | Future Cut (additional production by Mark Taylor) | 4:39 |
| 7. | "Traktor" (Friction Remix) (featuring L Marshall) | Scott, Tulsiani, Rosiki-Griffith | Yogi (additional production by Ed Keeley) | 4:38 |
| 8. | "Don't Go" (MJ Cole Remix) (featuring Josh Kumra) | Scott, Moulden, Kumra | Paul Heard, Maiday (additional production by Matthew James Coleman) | 5:28 |
| Album sampler | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Unorthodox" (featuring Example) | Scott, Gleave, Babalola, Lewis | Future Cut | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Air" (demo version) | Scott, Owen Cutts | Semothy Jones, Dave Spoon | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Anniversary" (featuring Alex Mills) | Scott, Mills | Nutty P | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Traktor" (featuring L Marshall) | Scott, Tulsiani, Rosiki-Griffith | Yogi | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Long Way Home" (demo version) (featuring Daley) | Scott, Gareth Daley, Babalola, Lewis | Future Cut | 3:56 |
- Notes
- "Forgiveness" features uncredited vocals from Labrinth.
- Sample credits
- "Unorthodox" samples "Fools Gold" by The Stone Roses.
- "Hush Little Baby" adapts lyrics from the lullaby "Hush, Little Baby".
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| Irish Albums Chart[9] | 86 |
| Irish Indie Chart[10] | 7 |
| Scottish Albums Chart | 7 |
| UK Albums Chart[11] | 4 |
| UK R&B Chart | 1 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Ireland[12] | 21 August 2011 | CD, 2CD, Digital download | Ministry of Sound |
| United Kingdom[13] |
References
- ↑ O'Brien, Jon. Black and White (Wretch 32 album) at AllMusic. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ↑ Patterson, Joseph (16 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ↑ McPherson, Alex (18 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ↑ Gill, Andy (19 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". The Independent (London). Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ↑ Cardew, Ben (5 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ↑ http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storyCode=1046399§ioncode=1
- ↑ http://www.wretch32.com/2011/10/forgiveness-ft-etta-bond.html
- ↑ Corner, Lewis (30 March 2012). "Wretch 32, Ed Sheeran confirm new single 'Hush Little Baby'". DigitalSpy.
- ↑ . IRMA.com. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ↑ . IRMA.com. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ↑ http://www.officialchartscompany
- ↑ Black and White by Wretch 32 - Download Black and White on iTunes
- ↑ Black and White by Wretch 32 - Download Black and White on iTunes
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