The Bigger Artist
2017 studio album by A Boogie wit da Hoodie
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The Bigger Artist is the debut studio album by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie. It was released on September 29, 2017, by Highbridge and Atlantic Records, serving as the second commercial release with Atlantic.[4] The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, PnB Rock, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Robin Thicke and Don Q.[5] Meanwhile, production comes from Metro Boomin, DJ Mustard, Murda Beatz, and Cardo, among others.[6] The album received widespread acclaim from critics, who praised A Boogie's ability to blend melody with introspective lyricism.
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| Released | September 29, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
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| Length | 51:35 | |||
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Background
Singles
The lead single, "Drowning" featuring Kodak Black, was released on March 10, 2017.[9] "Beast Mode" featuring PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, was released as a pre-order single on September 8, 2017.[10] The second and final single, "Say A'", was released on September 22, 2017.[11]
Critical reception
The Bigger Artist received widespread critical acclaim. Pitchfork highlighted the album's blend of melody and grit, noting that A Boogie's ability to transform vulnerable moments into catchy sing-alongs was a standout feature . XXL Magazine commended the album's emotional depth, particularly on tracks like "No Comparison," where A Boogie delivers a brooding performance over solemn production . HipHopDX acknowledged the album's success in showcasing A Boogie's strengths, especially with the platinum-selling single "Drowning" featuring Kodak Black.
Commercial performance
The Bigger Artist debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 with 67,000 album-equivalent units,[12] of which 10,000 were in pure album sales in its first week of release.[12] It is A Boogie wit da Hoodie's third work to appear on the chart, and his highest-peaking after Hoodie SZN.[12] On August 21, 2019, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over a million units in the United States.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "No Promises" | Cardo | 3:17 | |
| 2. | "Undefeated" (featuring 21 Savage) | 2:54 | ||
| 3. | "Drowning" (featuring Kodak Black) |
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| 3:29 |
| 4. | "Say A'" |
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| 3:34 |
| 5. | "No Comparison" |
| Metro Boomin | 4:04 |
| 6. | "Unhappy" |
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| 2:59 |
| 7. | "Let's Start Over" |
| Jamz | 3:37 |
| 8. | "Get to You" |
| 3:26 | |
| 9. | "Somebody" (featuring Don Q) | Mustard | 2:58 | |
| 10. | "Money Sprung" (featuring Don Q) |
| Jamz | 3:15 |
| 11. | "If I Gotta Go" |
| Jamz | 3:23 |
| 12. | "Fucking & Kissing" (featuring Chris Brown) |
| Young Troy | 2:51 |
| 13. | "Bad Girl" (featuring Trey Songz and Robin Thicke) |
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| 3:49 |
| 14. | "Stalking You" |
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| 3:41 |
| 15. | "Beast Mode" (featuring PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again) |
| Young Troy | 4:18 |
| Total length: | 51:35 | |||
Notes
Sample credits
- "Bad Girl" contains an interpolation from "Teach U a Lesson", performed by Robin Thicke.
- "Get to You" contains an interpolation from "Ex-Factor", performed by Lauryn Hill.
- "Stalking You" contains an interpolation from "This Love", performed by Maroon 5.
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] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[25] | Gold | 7,500‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[26] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||