Artist 2.0 Explained

Artist 2.0
Type:studio
Artist:A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Cover:A Boogie wit da Hoodie - Artist 2.0.png
Recorded:2019–2020
Genre:
Length:59:03
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Producer:
Prev Title:Hoodie SZN
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:B4 AVA
Next Year:2021

Artist 2.0 is the third studio album by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie. It was released on February 14, 2020, by Highbridge and Atlantic Records.[3] and contains features from Young Thug, Roddy Ricch, Gunna, London on da Track, DaBaby, Trap Manny, Summer Walker, Khalid, and Lil Uzi Vert.[4] The deluxe edition of the album was released on June 19, 2020. It features an additional guest appearance from his firstborn daughter, Melody Valentine Dubose.[5]

Background

A Boogie first announced the album in December 2018 with an original February 2019 release date before being pushed back.[6] [7] The day before release, A Boogie revealed the cover art and track listing for the album on his Instagram page, also revealing features from Young Thug, Roddy Ricch, Gunna, London on da Track, DaBaby, Trap Manny, Summer Walker, Khalid and Lil Uzi Vert.[8]

Release and promotion

Singles

On September 13, 2019, A Boogie released a buzz single titled "Mood Swings".[9] It debuted at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was followed by "Reply", featuring Lil Uzi Vert, on November 15.[10] It debuted and peaked at number 49 on the Hot 100.

On January 31, 2020, he released "King of My City",[11] debuting at number 69 on the Hot 100.

"Numbers" featuring Roddy Ricch, Gunna and London on da Track was sent to US rhythmic contemporary radio on March 31, 2020.[12] The song debuted and peaked at number 23 on the Hot 100.

As part of the album's deluxe edition, "Bleed" was released as the official lead single, along with a video.[13]

Teaser

On February 11, 2019, A Boogie released a teaser trailer on his YouTube channel.[14]

Commercial performance

Artist 2.0 debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 111,000 album-equivalent units (including 3,000 copies in pure album sales) in its first week.[15] This became A Boogie's third US top-ten debut on the chart.[15] The album also accumulated a total of 149 million in on-demand streams of songs from the album.[15] In its second week, the album dropped to number six on the chart, earning an additional 57,000 units.[16] On the chart dated July 4, 2020, the album returned to the top 10 (climbing from number 80 to number three) following the release of its deluxe version, selling 43,000 units.[17] As of December 2020, the album has earned 774,000 album-equivalent units in the US.[18] On July 30, 2021, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over one million units in the United States.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for Artist 2.0
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 39
French Albums (SNEP)[20] 110
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[21] 24
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[22] 48
US Billboard 2002

Year-end charts

2020 year-end chart performance for Artist 2.0
Chart (2020)Position
US Billboard 200[23] 48
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[24] 32

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Feyre . Ryan . Album Review: A Boogie wit da Hoodie's "Artist 2.0" has little new to offer fans. . TheYoungFolks . 14 March 2020 . 20 September 2020.
  2. Web site: A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Links with DaBaby, Young Thug, Roddy Ricch & More for 'Artist 2.0'. 15 February 2020.
  3. Web site: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Releasing His New Album This Week . . February 11, 2020 . February 12, 2020.
  4. Web site: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's 'Artist 2.0' Guest Features DaBaby, Summer Walker, Roddy Ricch And More . . February 12, 2020 . February 12, 2020.
  5. Web site: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Drops "Artist 2.0 (Deluxe)" With Nine Additional Tracks. 2020-06-19. HotNewHipHop. 19 June 2020.
  6. Web site: A Boogie wit da Hoodie Releases Sophomore Album, 'Hoodie SZN', Promises 'Artist 2.0' in 2019. The Source. December 21, 2018. October 1, 2019.
  7. Web site: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Pushes Back "Artist 2.0" Mixtape. HotNewHipHop. February 18, 2019. October 1, 2019.
  8. Web site: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's 'Artist 2.0' Album Will See Features From Young Thug, DaBaby And More. Uproxx. February 11, 2020.
  9. Web site: Mood Swings - Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie on Apple Music. Apple Music. September 13, 2019.
  10. Web site: Reply (feat. Lil Uzi Vert) - Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie on Apple Music. Apple Music. November 15, 2019.
  11. Web site: King of My City - Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie on Apple Music. Apple Music. January 31, 2020.
  12. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200311231410/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. March 11, 2020. March 11, 2020. All Access.
  13. Web site: Findlay. Mitch. June 16, 2020. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Opens Up About "Bleed". June 17, 2020. HotNewHipHop.
  14. Web site: ARTIST 2.0 AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE THIS FRIDAY 2/14. February 11, 2019. YouTube.
  15. Web site: Justin Bieber Earns Seventh No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Changes'. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. February 23, 2020. February 24, 2020.
  16. Web site: BTS Achieves Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With ‘Map of the Soul: 7’. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. March 1, 2020. March 5, 2020.
  17. Web site: Lil Baby's 'My Turn' Clocks in a Fourth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. June 28, 2020. June 29, 2020.
  18. Web site: The Top 50 Albums of 2020. Hits Daily Double. December 26, 2020. September 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211005172551/https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=324598&title=THE-TOP-50-ALBUMS-OF-2020. October 5, 2021. live.
  19. Web site: ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 2, 2020. February 29, 2020.
  20. Web site: Top Albums (Week 8, 2020). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. February 24, 2020.
  21. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 24, 2020. February 22, 2020.
  22. Web site: Veckolista Album, vecka 8. Sverigetopplistan. February 21, 2020.
  23. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 4, 2020.
  24. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 16, 2020.