Take It Easy | ||||
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Released | September 29, 2023 | |||
Genre | Reggae | |||
Length | 35:59 | |||
Label | Harper Digital | |||
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Singles from Take It Easy | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Reggae Vibes | 97/100% [1] |
Take It Easy is the fourth studio album by Bermudian dancehall artist Collie Buddz. It was released on September 29, 2023 via Harper Digital Entertainment. Production was handled by Jason 'J Vibe' Farmer, Massive B, Fatbabs, Johnny Cosmic, and Collie Buddz himself, who also served as executive producer together with Igor Katz and Abel Cooper. It features guest appearances from Bounty Killer, B-Real, Danny Towers, Demarco and Keznamdi. The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in the US. It was supported with three singles: "Twisted Agenda", "Take It Easy" and "You Around".
The album is nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, with the result will be known on February 2, 2025.
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Take It Easy" |
| 3:01 |
2. | "High Grade (International Herb)" |
| 2:46 |
3. | "Brighter Days" |
| 3:36 |
4. | "You Around" |
| 2:43 |
5. | "Close to You" |
| 3:00 |
6. | "No Bush Weed" (featuring B-Real) |
| 2:42 |
7. | "Twisted Agenda" (featuring Bounty Killer) | Massive B | 2:40 |
8. | "Mr. Wicked" | Babz | 2:29 |
9. | "Trap Set" (featuring Demarco) |
| 3:06 |
10. | "Money Up" (featuring Keznamdi) | Collie Buddz | 2:42 |
11. | "Collision" (featuring Danny Towers) | 3:18 | |
12. | "Hold Firm" |
| 3:56 |
Total length: | 35:59 |
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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US Reggae Albums (Billboard) [2] | 10 |
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