4 (Aitch album)

On 17 April 2025, Aitch announced his second studio album, 4, through a pop-up event in Manchester. The rapper appeared at four locations across the city aboard a fire truck playing new music from the album.^[11]

4 is a tribute to Aitch's roots, specifically referencing his Manchester postcode, M40, which inspired the album's title. He has stated that 4 is less personal than his debut album, Close to Home, and described it as more energetic, and representing the culture of Manchester.^[12][13]

The lead single, "Straight Rhymez 2", a sequel to his breakout hit Straight Rhymez (2018), was released 6 March 2025.^[14] The song charted at number 45 on the UK Independent Singles Chart. The second single "Bounce" was released on 19 March 2025.^[15] The third single "LUV?", featuring Anne-Marie, was released on 24 April 2025. The single charted number 47 on the UK Independent Singles Chart.^[16][17] The fourth single "Till L4te", featuring Pozer, was released on 22 May 2025.^[18] The fifth and final single "Col4 Body", featuring Tiggs Da Author, was released on 19 June.^[19]

Andy Hill of Clash described the album as a bold departure from the softer tone of his debut album, calling it a "treasure trove of bangers". However, he noted that its provocative lyrics, such as: "head so good / never doubt your intelligence", may divide listeners between seeing it as playful or misogynistic.^[20]