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B4Now (pronounced Before Now) is the debut studio album by South African rapper Blxckie, released on 21 May 2021 through M4 Entertainment. It debuted at number one in South Africa.

B4Now
Studio album by
Blxckie
ReleasedMay 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)
Length35:36 (Standard)
58:00 (Deluxe)
LabelM4 Entertainment
ProducerChrister Kobedi
London Rhode Co.
Wxvambient
Loud Haileer Fourie
Singles from B4Now
  1. "David"
    Released: 30 April 2021
  2. "Ye ×4"
    Released: 14 May 2021

The album was also certified gold in South Africa.


Background


In early May 2021, he announced released date his debut album B4Now.[1]


Commercial performance


The album debuted number one in South Africa.[2]

B4Now deluxe edition was certified gold with sales of over 10,000 units.[3][4]


Release and promotion


B4Now was released on May 21, 2021.[5]

To further promote his album he embarked on B4Now Tour which included 10 dates.[6][7]


Critical reception


Upon its release, it received positive reviews from music critics, Ubetoo wrote; "It's a highly relatable compilation that should have an eager audience out there".[8]


Track listing


Standard Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Mama It's Bad"2:55
2."Stripes" (featuring Flvme)2:45
3."David"3:52
4."Gas"3:04
5."Hut"2:12
6."Sika" 
7."Hold"5:06
8."Big Time Sh'lappa" (featuring Lucasraps)3:21
9."Steppin"1:47
10."Uppity"2:12
11."Ye ×4" (featuring Nasty C)2:45
12."Tall"2:43
Total length:35:36
Deluxe edition
No.TitleLength
13."Mama It's Bad 2"2:14
14."Godbody"2:47
15."Joy" (with Oxlade)3:38
16."Gun(s) and Roses" (featuring Alone)1:48
17."Whoa" (Rowlene)2:59
18."Quick Maths" (featuring Leodaleo)1:46
19."Blessed"2:25
20."Tired" (featuring Christer)4:25
Total length:58:00

Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021
B4Now
 Fresheman of the Year Won [9]
Album of the Year Nominated
2022 Best Hip Hop Album Won [10]

Release history


Country Date Edition(s) Label
South Africa May 21, 2021 Standard[11]
M4 Entertainment
August 13, 2021 Deluxe[12]

References


  1. "Blxckie Drops New Single And Announces Debut Album B4now – Le'Afrinique". Le'Afrinique. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  2. Sibiya, Sizwe (2021-11-19). "What's left to say? Blxckie is a Goat | ScrollaAfrica". ScrollaAfrica. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  3. Tangible (2022-05-21). "Blxckie celebrates a total of 10 plaques which he achieved within a year, premiers new music and announces a collab with Sportscene/Redbat | SlikourOnLife". Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  4. Jabulani, John (2022-02-22). "Blxckie Receives Plaque For B4Now Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  5. ""Blxckie Drops #B4NOW Debut Album [Listen] | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  6. Rasephei, Sekese (2021-12-25). "Blxckie To Kickstart His Countrywide B4Now Tour This Friday - The Plug". The Plug. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  7. "Blxckie to celebrate debut album with countrywide tour | Rising Sun Overport". Rising Sun Overport. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  8. Israel A, John (2021-05-21). "Blxckie "B4Now" Album Review". Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  9. "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners". nydjlive.com. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  10. "Ful list of 2022 SAMA nominees | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  11. "B4Now by Blxckie - Apple Music". Apple Music. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  12. "B4Now (Deluxe) - by Blxckie - Apple Music". Apple Music. 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2022-05-27.


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