Lap 5

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Lap 5
D-Block Europe - Lap 5.png
Studio album by
Released23 September 2022 (2022-09-23)
Genre British hip hop
Length52:11
D-Block Europe chronology
The Blue Print: Us vs. Them
(2020)
Lap 5
(2022)
DBE World
(2023)
Singles from Lap 5
  1. "Black Beatles"
    Released: 12 May 2022
  2. "Elegant & Gang"
    Released: 9 June 2022
  3. "Fantasy"
    Released: 21 July 2022
  4. "Man in the Mirror"
    Released: 22 September 2022
  5. "4 the Win"
    Released: 22 September 2022

Lap 5 is the second studio album by British hip hop duo D-Block Europe, self-released on 23 September 2022. In addition to featuring members Dirtbike LB and Young Adz on specific tracks, it features guest appearances from Ghost Killer Track and Ed Sheeran, as well as vocals from Burna Boy. [1] The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart. It was supported with five singles: "Black Beatles", "Elegant & Gang", "Fantasy", "Man in the Mirror" and "4 the Win", which all peaked in the top 50 of the UK Singles Chart. [2] The album was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [3]

Kyann-Sian Williams of NME called the album "intriguing but uneven" but one on which the duo "show precisely why their formula works, and offer room for growth". Williams found that the duo "are truly in their stride when they can blend the more traditional hip-hop styles with suave melodies". [3]

Track listing

Lap 5 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."If I Ruled the World"
  • Nathaniel Williams
  • Ricky Banton
  • Handz Beatz
Handz Beatz3:14
2."Conor McGregor"
  • Williams
  • Banton
  • Lucas Dante
  • Xander Dankbaar
  • Lucas Dante
  • ZenderBeats
3:06
3."She's Not Anyone"
Jae5 3:17
4."4 the Win"
  • Williams
  • Banton
  • Nathaniel London
Nathaniel London3:27
5."Buy It Plain / Flowers" (featuring Dirtbike LB)
  • Banton
  • Serrano Gaddum
  • Mathias Liyew
  • Peter Gogola
  • SRNO
  • Ambezza
  • DatBoiGetro
4:24
6."Really Miss You"
AJ Tracey 3:07
7."Bankroll Got Bigger"
  • Williams
  • Banton
  • Eight8
  • R14 Beats
  • Jony Beats
  • Eight8
  • R14 Beats
  • Jony Beats
3:10
8."Pass the Parcel"
  • Williams
  • Banton
  • Eight8
  • R14 Beats
  • Almer Ament
  • Eight8
  • R14 Beats
  • AMENT
3:27
9."Proud of Me" (featuring Dirtbike LB)BantonDirtbike LB2:40
10."Bando Baby Diaries" (featuring Young Adz)
  • Williams
  • Mondo
  • Benjamin Ibrahimovic
  • Mondo
  • Yo Benji
2:41
11."Half Time"
  • Williams
  • Banton
  • Obi Ebele
  • Uche Ebele
Da Beatfreakz3:58
12."Fantasy"
  • Williams
  • Banton
 2:36
13."Elegant & Gang" (with Ghost Killer Track)
  • Williams
  • Banton
  • Junior Yape
Ghost Killer Track3:25
14."Lonely Lovers" (featuring Ed Sheeran)
  • Boumidjal
  • HoloMobb
3:54
15."Man in the Mirror" (featuring Young Adz)
  • Williams
  • Eight8
  • R14 Beats
  • OB MUS1C
  • Savant
  • Eight8
  • R14 Beats
  • OB MUS1C
  • Savant
3:05
16."Black Beatles"
  • Williams
  • Banton
  • London
Nathaniel London2:40
Total length:52:11

Notes

Charts

Chart performance for Lap 5
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [4] 75
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [5] 118
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [6] 35
Irish Albums (OCC) [7] 13
UK Albums (OCC) [8] 2
UK R&B Albums (OCC) [9] 1

Certifications

Certifications for Lap 5
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [10] Gold100,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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