Free 6lack
| Free 6lack | ||||
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| Released | November 18, 2016[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 58:21 | |||
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| 6lack chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Free 6lack | ||||
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Free 6lack is the debut studio album by American singer 6lack.[3] It was released on November 18, 2016, by LVRN and Interscope Records.[3] 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.
Release
[edit]On November 13, 2017, three additional new songs were added to the album to celebrate the album's anniversary.[4]
Singles
[edit]The first single from the album, "Ex Calling", was released on July 25, 2016.[5] The song contains samples of "Perkys Calling" by Future from the mixtape Purple Reign. The music video for "Ex Calling" was released on December 5, 2016.[6]
The second single from the album, "Prblms", was released on September 23, 2016.[7] The music video for "Problems", featuring 6lack rapping next to a grizzly bear,[8] was released on October 14, 2016.[9]
Commercial performance
[edit]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.[10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Never Know" |
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| 4:09 |
| 2. | "Rules" |
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| 3:31 |
| 3. | "Prblms" |
| Nova | 4:06 |
| 4. | "Free" |
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| 4:23 |
| 5. | "Learn Ya" |
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| 3:35 |
| 6. | "MTFU" |
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| 3:28 |
| 7. | "Luving U" |
| Singawd | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Gettin' Old" |
| Isaac | 3:35 |
| 9. | "Worst Luck" |
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| 3:26 |
| 10. | "Ex Calling" | 3:31 | ||
| 11. | "Alone / EA6" |
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| 9:13 |
| Total length: | 47:00 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Glock Six" |
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| 3:10 |
| 13. | "In Between" (featuring Banks) |
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| 3:25 |
| 14. | "One Way" (featuring T-Pain) |
| 4:46 | |
| Total length: | 58:21 | |||
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.
- "Luving U" contains a sample of Slow Meadow's original composition "Lachrymosia".[11]
- "Ex Calling" contains samples of "Perkys Calling" performed by Future.
Personnel
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Production
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Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[19] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[20] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[21] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Duricy, Brian (November 29, 2016). "6LACK: FREE 6LACK". PopMatters. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "FREE 6LACK – 6LACK". AllMusic. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Platon, Adelle. "6lack Talks Industry Growing Pains, Love Songs & Moody Debut Album 'Free 6lack'". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ 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 Shares "Ex Calling" Video". 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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "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.
- ^ "My track "Lachrymosia" was sampled in this song by @6LACK. This probably my favorite use of any of my music so far". Retrieved 24 August 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ "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. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Danish album certifications – 6lack – Free 6lack". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "British album certifications – 6lack – Free 6lack". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ "American album certifications – 6lack – Free 6lack". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
