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Subconsciously
Studio album by
Black Coffee
Released5 February 2021 (2021-02-05)
Recorded2018–2021
Genre
Length60:01
LabelSoulstic Music
Producer
Black Coffee chronology
Music Is King
(2018) 		Subconsciously
(2021)
Singles from Subconsciously
  1. "Drive"
    Released: 24 August 2018

Subconsciously is the sixth studio album by South African DJ and music producer Black Coffee, released on 5 February 2021, by Soulstic Music.[3] Pharrell Williams, David Guetta, Diplo and Usher appear as guest artists.

The album won the Best Dance/Electronic at the 64th Grammy Awards.[4]

Background

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Black Coffee began recording the album in the third quarter of 2018.[5]

Title

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The album's title was inspired by "SBCNCSLY", a song which features Sabrina Claudio.[5]

Release and singles

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"Drive" featuring French DJ David Guetta and Delilah Montagu was released in August 2018, as the album's lead single.[6][7] The song debuted on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs at number 31.[8]

Subconsciously was released on February 5, 2021.[9]

Commercial performance

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The album broke Apple Music and Spotify 2021 records for highest streams, with over 100 million streams.[10]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.0/10[11]

Reviewing the album for Pitchfork, Tarisai Ngangura stated, "Subconsciously isn't the type of album that offers bangers through and through, but the standout tracks are compelling enough to stay the course".[11]

Year-end lists

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Select year-end rankings of Subconsciously
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Billboard The 20 Best Dance Albums of 2021
3
[12]

Track listing

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Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Lost" (with DJ Angelo featuring Jinadu)Maphumulo
Simon Oluyemi
Angelos Kotorlos		6:04
2."You Need Me" (featuring Maxine Ashley and Sun-El Musician)Maphumulo
Sanele Sithole
Michaël Malih
Shapiro
Maxine Ashley		6:15
3."SBCNCSLY" (featuring Sabrina Claudio)Lisa Scinta
Michaël Malih
Maphumulo
Sabrina Claudio		6:24
4."I'm Fallin'" (RY X)Maphumulo7:42
5."Time" (featuring Cassie)Michaël Malih
Maphumulo
Cassandra Elizabeth Ventura
Felicia Ferraro
Jonathan Hoard
McClenney
Ben Shapiro		4:52
6."LaLaLa" (with Usher)David Brown
Maphumulo
Usher Raymond IV
India Shawn Boodram
Mikkel Eriksen		3:37
7."Flava" (featuring Unam Rams and Tellaman) 4:29
8."10 Missed Calls" (featuring Pharrell Williams and Jozzy) 3:57
9."Ready for You" (featuring Celeste)Sanele
Maphumulo
Ben Abraham
Celeste Epiphany Waite		4:28
10."Wish You Were Here" (featuring Msaki)Asanda Mvana Lusaseni6:30
11."Drive" (with David Guetta featuring Delilah Montagu)Tor Hermansen
Maphumulo
Mikkel Eriksen
Ilsey Juber
Philip Fender
David Guetta
Ralph Wegner		3:11
12."Never Gonna Forget" (with Diplo featuring Elderbrook) 3:19
Total length:60:01

Awards

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Subconsciously won Dance/Electronic Album at the 64th Grammy Awards.

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2022 Grammy Awards Dance/Electronic Album Won [13]

Personnel

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Subconsciously credits are adapted from AllMusic.[14]

  • Ben Abraham - Composer
  • Aki - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Maxine Ashley - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
  • C-Tea - Producer
  • Cassie - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Celeste - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Sabrina Claudio - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Sasha Cron - Composer
  • Ry Cuming - Composer, Vocals
  • Kevin Davis - Mixing
  • Kevin KD Davis - Mixing, Mixing Engineer
  • Diplo - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • DJ Angelo - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist
  • Jocelyn Donald - Composer
  • Elderbrook - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Mikkel Storleer Eriksen - Composer
  • Phillip Fender - Composer
  • Feli Ferraro - Composer
  • Gene Grimaldi - Mastering Engineer
  • David Guetta - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • Tor Erik Hermansen - Composer
  • Jinadu - Composer, Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals
  • Shawn Joseph - Mastering Engineer
  • Jozzy - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Ilsey Juber - Composer
  • King Henry - Producer
  • Alexander Kotz - Composer
  • Kwes. - Producer
  • Lucky Daye - Composer
  • Michaël Malih - Composer, Producer
  • Nkosinathi Maphumulo - Composer, Electronic Percussion, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • Chris McClenney - Composer
  • Delilah Montagu - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Asanda Mvana - Composer
  • Thelumusa Owen - Composer
  • Una Rams - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • Usher Raymond IV - Composer
  • RY X - Primary Artist
  • Lisa Scinta - Composer
  • Shapiro - Composer
  • India Shawn - Composer
  • Stargate - Producer
  • Sanele Sithole - Primary Artist, Vocals, Composer, Producer
  • Tellaman - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Usher - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Casandra Ventura - Composer
  • Ralph Wegner - Composer, Producer
  • Philippe Weiss - Mixing
  • Pharrell Williams - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Subconsciously
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref.
Worldwide 5 February 2021
Standard Soulstic Music [15]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Black Coffee – Subconsciously (2021, File) - Discogs". Discogs. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Israel A, John. "Black Coffee "Subconsciously" Drops Much Anticipated Album". Ubetoo. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  3. ^ Seroto, Butchie (February 5, 2021). "Black Coffee releases new album Subconsciously | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  4. ^ Magadla, Mahlohonolo (April 4, 2022). "Black Coffee becomes first African DJ to win Grammy award - plus other big winners | Truelove". South Africa: News24. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Buyeye, Palesa. "Interview: Black Coffee Remains at the Top of His Game - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  6. ^ Bein, Kat (August 24, 2018). "David Guetta, Black Coffee & Delilah Montagu's 'Drive': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  7. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Listen to Black Coffee and David Guetta's New Song 'Drive' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  8. ^ Murray, Gordon (September 6, 2018). "Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Black Coffee & David Guetta, Max Styler, Andrew Bayer". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 10, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  9. ^ Kocay, Lisa (February 5, 2021). "Black Coffee Releases Career-Defining Album 'Subconsciously'". Forbes. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  10. ^ Nkanjeni, Unathi (January 20, 2021). "Black Coffee's new album has scored 100 million streams, and it hasn't even officially dropped yet". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Ngangura, Tarisai (February 10, 2021). "Black Coffee: Subconsciously Album Review | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  12. ^ "The 20 Best Dance Albums Of 2021: Critics' Picks – Billboard". Billboard. December 17, 2020. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  13. ^ "SA'S BLACK COFFEE BAGS MAJOR GRAMMY NOMINATION". South Africa: Eye Witness News. November 23, 2021. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  14. ^ "Subconsciously - Black Coffee | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  15. ^ "Subconsciously by Black Coffee on Apple Music". Apple Music. February 5, 2021. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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