music.wikisort.org - CompositionFree 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.
2016 studio album by 6lack
Free 6lack |
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Released | November 18, 2016[1] |
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Recorded | 2016 |
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Genre | - Alternative R&B
- hip hop
- R&B[2]
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Length | 58:21 |
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Producer | - 6lack
- Alex Leone
- Bizness Boi
- Breyan Isaac
- Childish Major
- Dot da Genius
- DZL
- Frank Dukes
- FWDSLXSH
- Erik Jensen/Jakob Rabitsch
- Jon Castelli
- JT Gagarin
- Julian Beats
- Karl Rubin
- Lucian Blomkamp
- OZ
- MDS
- Nova
- Roofeeo
- Singawd
- Southside
- Stwo
- Syk Sense
- Take a Daytrip
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- "Ex Calling"
Released: July 25, 2016
- "Prblms"
Released: September 23, 2016
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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]
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]
Free 6lack[4]Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
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1. | "Never Know" | | - FWDSLXSH
- MDS
- Alex Leone
- Frank Dukes[c]
| 4:09 |
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2. | "Rules" | - Valentine
- Trevor Slade
- David Moreau-Hispard
- Joshua Scruggs
- Ozan Yildirim
| | 3:31 |
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3. | "Prblms" | | Nova | 4:06 |
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4. | "Free" | | | 4:23 |
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5. | "Learn Ya" | - Valentine
- Slade
- Jakob Rabitsch
- Harry Edwards
| | 3:35 |
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6. | "MTFU" | - Valentine
- Bankole
- Andre Robertson
| - FWDSLXSH
- Bizness Boi
- JT Gagarin[b]
| 3:28 |
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7. | "Luving U" | - Valentine
- Slade
- Matthew Kidd
| Singawd | 4:12 |
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8. | "Gettin' Old" | - Valentine
- Breyan Isaac
- Manny Mercado
| Isaac | 3:35 |
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9. | "Worst Luck" | - Valentine
- Rabitsch
- Slade
- Jared Gagarin
- David Biral
- Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste
- Jahphet Landis
- Karl Brutus
| - Rubin
- Roofeeo
- Childish Major
- Rabitsch
- Take A Daytrip
- Singawd
- 6lack
- JT Gagarin
| 3:26 |
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10. | "Ex Calling" | | | 3:31 |
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11. | "Alone / EA6" | | | 9:13 |
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Total length: | 47:00 |
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Free 6LACK – Bonus tracks[14]Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
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12. | "Glock Six" | - Valentine
- Jon Castelli
- Julian Bohorquez
| | 3:10 |
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13. | "In Between" (featuring Banks) | | | 3:25 |
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14. | "One Way" (featuring T-Pain) | - Valentine
- Faheem Najm
- Slade
- Blomkamp
- Steven Vidal
- Gagarin
| | 4:46 |
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Total length: | 58:21 |
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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
- FWDSLXSH – producer (tracks 1, 6)
- MDS – producer (track 1)
- Alex Leone – producer (track 1)
- Frank Dukes – producer (track 1)
- Syk Sense – producer (track 2)
- OZ – producer (track 2)
- Singawd – producer (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13), additional producer (track 14)
- Nova – producer (tracks 3, 4)
- Jakob Rabitsch – producer (tracks 5, 9, 11, 13)
- Bizness Boi – producer (track 6)
- Breyan Isaac – producer (track 8)
- Karl Rubin – producer (track 9)
- Roofeeo – producer (track 9)
- Childish Major – producer (track 9)
- Take A Daytrip – producer (track 9)
- 6lack – producer (tracks 9, 11)
- JT Gagarin – producer (tracks 9), additional producer (tracks 6, 14)
- Southside – producer (track 10)
- DZL – producer (track 10)
- Dot da Genius – producer (track 11)
- Jon Castelli – producer (track 12)
- Julian Beats – producer (track 12)
- Lucian Blomkamp – producer (tracks 13), additional producer (track 14)
- Stwo – producer (track 14)
Technical
- JT Gagarin – recording engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4-7, 9, 11, 13, 14), mixing engineer (tracks 13, 14)
- Jon Castelli – mixing engineer (tracks 1-12)
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Charts
Certifications
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.
- "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.
- "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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