Free 6lack
Free 6lack | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 18, 2016[1] | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
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Length | 58:21 | |||
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6lack chronology | ||||
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Singles from Free 6lack | ||||
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Free 6lack (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by American singer 6lack.[3] It was released on November 18, 2016, by LVRN and Interscope Records.[4] The album was supported by two singles: "Ex Calling" and "Prblms". It was nominated at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Release[]
On November 13, 2017, three additional new songs were added to the album to celebrate the album's anniversary.[5]
Singles[]
The first single from the album, "Ex Calling", was released on July 25, 2016.[6] The song contains samples of "Perkys Calling" by Future from the mixtape Purple Reign.[7] The music video for "Ex Calling" was released on December 5, 2016.[8]
The second single from the album, "Prblms", was released on September 23, 2016.[9] The music video for "Problems", featuring 6lack rapping next to a grizzly bear,[10] was released on October 14, 2016.[11]
Commercial performance[]
Free 6lack debuted at number 68 on the US Billboard 200 for the chart dated December 10, 2016 and has since peaked at number 34.[12]
Track listing[]
Album credits were adapted from Tidal.[13]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Never Know" |
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| 4:09 |
2. | "Rules" |
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| 3:31 |
3. | "Prblms" |
| Nova | 4:06 |
4. | "Free" |
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| 4:23 |
5. | "Learn Ya" |
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| 3:35 |
6. | "MTFU" |
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| 3:28 |
7. | "Luving U" |
| Singawd | 4:12 |
8. | "Gettin' Old" |
| Isaac | 3:35 |
9. | "Worst Luck" |
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| 3:26 |
10. | "Ex Calling" | 3:31 | ||
11. | "Alone / EA6" |
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| 9:13 |
Total length: | 47:00 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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12. | "Glock Six" |
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| 3:10 |
13. | "In Between" (featuring Banks) |
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| 3:25 |
14. | "One Way" (featuring T-Pain) |
| 4:46 | |
Total length: | 58:21 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- ^[c] signifies an uncredited producer
Sample credits
- "Rules" contains samples of "Shadow Knows" performed by Aqua Nebula Oscillator.[15]
- "Luving U" contains a sample of Slow Meadow's original composition "Lachrymosia".[16]
- "Ex Calling" contains samples of "Perkys Calling" performed by Future.[7]
Personnel[]
Album credits were adapted from AllMusic and Tidal.[17]
Performers
Production
Technical
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Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[24] | Gold | 40,000 |
United States (RIAA)[25] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ Duricy, Brian (November 29, 2016). "6LACK: FREE 6LACK". PopMatters. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "FREE 6LACK – 6LACK". AllMusic. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Platon, Adelle. "6lack Talks Industry Growing Pains, Love Songs & Moody Debut Album 'Free 6lack'". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "FREE 6LACK by 6LACK on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ Street, Mikelle (November 14, 2017). "6lack released 3 bonus tracks for the anniversary of Free 6lack". The Fader. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Ex Calling - Single - FREE 6LACK". Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "6LACK's 'Ex Calling' sample of Future's 'Perkys Calling' - WhoSampled". Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "6LACK Shares "Ex Calling" Video - The FADER". The Fader. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - PRBLMS - Single by 6LACK". Itunes.apple.com. 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
- ^ Schmelling, Clay Skipper, Michael (2017-03-30). "How 6LACK Went From Sleeping in a Recording Studio to Touring with The Weeknd". GQ. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ^ "6LACK Shares "PRBLMS" Video". Pigeons and Planes. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
- ^ "Billboard 200 - December 10, 2016". Billboard 200. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "Free 6LACK / 6LACK TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "FREE 6LACK by 6LACK on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "6LACK's 'Rules' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "My track "Lachrymosia" was sampled in this song by @6LACK. This probably my favorite use of any of my music so far". Twitter. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ "Free 6LACK – 6LACK | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "6LACK Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ "6LACK Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^ "6LACK Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "6LACK Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 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 18, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – 6lack – Free 6lack". Music Canada.
- ^ "American album certifications – Free 6lack – 6lack". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
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