B. Inspired

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B. Inspired
BugzyMaloneB.Inspired.jpg
Studio album by
Bugzy Malone
Released17 August 2018
Recorded2018
Genre
Length53:49
Label B. Somebody
Producer Z.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

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]

Contents

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

B. Inspired track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."B. Inspired" Aaron Davies 2:48
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

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

Certifications for B. Inspired
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [13] Gold100,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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