The Bigger Artist

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The Bigger Artist
Studio album by
A Boogie wit da Hoodie
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2017 (2017-09-29)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length51:35
Label
Producer
A Boogie wit da Hoodie chronology
The Bigger Artist
(2017) 		International Artist
(2018)
Singles from The Bigger Artist
  1. "Drowning"
    Released: March 10, 2017
  2. "Say A'"
    Released: September 22, 2017
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX3.3/5[2]
Pitchfork7/10[3]

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.

Background

The album was announced on July 17, 2017.[7] The album's cover art was revealed on September 3, 2017.[8] The tracklist and pre-order was released on September 8, 2017.[4]

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.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."No Promises"
Cardo3:17
2."Undefeated" (featuring 21 Savage)
2:54
3."Drowning" (featuring Kodak Black)
3:29
4."Say A'"
  • Dubose
  • Courtney Clayburn
  • Nick Seeley
  • Ness
  • Nick Seeley
3:34
5."No Comparison"
Metro Boomin4:04
6."Unhappy"
2:59
7."Let's Start Over"
  • Dubose
  • Darling Hernandez[13]
Jamz3:37
8."Get to You"
3:26
9."Somebody" (featuring Don Q)
Mustard2:58
10."Money Sprung" (featuring Don Q)
  • Dubose
  • Anderson
  • Hernandez[14]
Jamz3:15
11."If I Gotta Go"
Jamz3:23
12."Fucking & Kissing" (featuring Chris Brown)
Young Troy2:51
13."Bad Girl" (featuring Trey Songz and Robin Thicke)
  • Myster Whyte
  • Traksterz
3:49
14."Stalking You"
  • Dubose
  • Jackson
  • Dudley Exantus
  • Traksterz
3:41
15."Beast Mode" (featuring PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
Young Troy4:18
Total length:51:35

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer

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

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[24] Platinum 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[25] Gold 7,500‡
United States (RIAA)[26] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  2. ^ Glaysher, Scott (October 10, 2017). "Review: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Succeeds When Playing To His Strengths On "The Bigger Artist"". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Corry, Kristin (October 5, 2017). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: The Bigger Artist". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "The Bigger Artist by A Boogie wit da Hoodie". Apple Music. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  5. ^ Berry, Peter A. (September 6, 2017). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Shares Guest Features on Debut Album 'The Bigger Artist'". XXL. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  6. ^ Kristin Corry (September 29, 2017). "Stream A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's Debut 'The Bigger Artist'". Rap-Up. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  7. ^ F, Matt (July 17, 2017). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Says New Album Is On The Way". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  8. ^ Ivey, Justin (September 3, 2017). "A Boogie With Da Hoodie Reveals Cover Art & Release Date For "The Bigger Artist"". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "Drowning (feat. Kodak Black) - Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie". Apple Music. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  10. ^ "New Music: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie feat. PnB Rock & YoungBoy NBA – 'Beast Mode'". Rap-Up. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  11. ^ Orcutt, KC (September 22, 2017). "Hear A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's New Song "Say A'"". XXL. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  12. ^ a b c d Caulfield, Keith (October 8, 2017). "Shania Twain's 'Now' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  14. ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  15. ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  16. ^ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  17. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  18. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 16, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  19. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  20. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  21. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  22. ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  23. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  24. ^ "Canadian album certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – Bigger Artist". Music Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  25. ^ "New Zealand album certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – The Bigger Artist". Radioscope. Retrieved January 12, 2025. Type The Bigger Artist in the "Search:" field.
  26. ^ "American album certifications – A Boogie wit da Hoodie – The Bigger Artist". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
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