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 | |
| Released | May 21, 2021 (2021-05-21) |
| Length | 35:36 (Standard) 58:00 (Deluxe) |
| Label | M4 Entertainment |
| Producer | Christer Kobedi London Rhode Co. Wxvambient Loud Haileer Fourie |
| Singles from B4Now | |
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The album was also certified gold in South Africa.
In early May 2021, he announced released date his debut album B4Now.[1]
The album debuted number one in South Africa.[2]
B4Now deluxe edition was certified gold with sales of over 10,000 units.[3][4]
B4Now was released on May 21, 2021.[5]
To further promote his album he embarked on B4Now Tour which included 10 dates.[6][7]
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]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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] |
| Country | Date | Edition(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | May 21, 2021 | Standard[11] | M4 Entertainment
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| August 13, 2021 | Deluxe[12] |