B. Inspired Explained

B. Inspired
Type:studio
Cover:BugzyMaloneB.Inspired.jpg
Artist:Bugzy Malone
Released:17 August 2018
Recorded:2018
Genre:
Length:53:49
Label:B. Somebody
Producer:Z.Dot, DXO, Rymez
Prev Title:King of the North
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:The Resurrection
Next Year:2021

B. Inspired is the debut studio album by English grime rapper Bugzy Malone. It was released on 17 August 2018 by Malone's independent label B. Somebody. It is categorised as a hip hop and grime album.[1] The album consists of an intro, 12 tracks and an outro, with a total duration of 53:49.[2] "Clash of the Titans" was released as a promotional single on 18 May 2018.[3]

The album features guest appearances from JP Cooper, Maverick Sabre, Not3s, Laura White and a collaboration with Rag'n'Bone Man titled "Run".[4] The album will be supported by a 24-concert tour set across the UK and Ireland from August to November 2018.[5] [6] The album was called the "biggest thing to ever come out of grime" along with Stormzy's Gang Signs & Prayer and Skepta's Konnichiwa.[5]

The album was produced by Z.Dot, Diztortion Rymez and Bugzy Malone himself.[7] The music video for "Drama" was provided with background music from Tinie Tempah and Krept & Konan.[8] It was inspired by Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan, and was directed and edited by frequent collaborator Connor Hamilton.[8] The music video for "Warning" was directed and edited by Connor Hamilton, Luke C. Harper, Matt George Lovett and Joshua Aarnos.[9] It was produced by Z.Dot Productions.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bugzy Malone: B Inspired review – life lessons from a northern grime lord. Beaumont-Thomas. Ben. 2018-08-17. the Guardian. 2018-08-17.
  2. Web site: B. Inspired. Amazon UK . 2018-08-17.
  3. Web site: Bugzy Malone Drops Visuals for "Clash Of The Titans" RESPECT.. respect-mag.com. 21 May 2018 . 2018-08-17.
  4. Web site: B. Inspired by Bugzy Malone. . 17 August 2018 . 2018-08-17.
  5. News: Bugzy Malone Launches Biggest Headline Tour By Any Grime Artist. 2018-07-11. Manchester's Finest. 2018-08-17.
  6. Web site: Bugzy Malone. Ents24. 2018-08-17.
  7. Web site: B. Inspired by Bugzy Malone. Genius. 2018-08-17.
  8. Web site: Gigs And Tours News. Gigs and Tours. 2018-08-17.
  9. Web site: Bugzy Malone – Warning (Official Video). . 2018-06-07. 2018-08-17.