Ivy to Roses explained

Ivy to Roses
Type:Mixtape
Artist:Mabel
Cover:IvyToRoses.jpg
Caption:Cover for the 2019 re-release
Genre:R&B
Length:45:56
Label:Polydor
Prev Title:Bedroom EP
Prev Year:2016
Year:2017
Next Title:High Expectations
Next Year:2019

Ivy to Roses is the debut mixtape by English singer Mabel. It was originally released on 13 October 2017 through Polydor.[1] This was followed by a reissue on 18 January 2019, with a new cover art and the inclusion of released material.[2] The album's original release spawned one single, "Begging", while also including the top ten hit "Finders Keepers". The 2019 reissue spawned three singles; "Fine Line", "One Shot", and "Don’t Call Me Up", with the latter becoming her biggest hit to date, reaching three in the UK. The reissue also included the previously released featured singles "My Lover", "Cigarette", and "Ring Ring".

Singles

Original release

The original release of Ivy to Roses features "Finders Keepers" and "Begging". The lead single, "Finders Keepers", was initially released on 26 May 2017, as part of her Bedroom EP.[3] The song was released as a mainstream single in August 2017, with an accompanying music video. In November 2017, the song impacted the UK Singles Chart, and was certified platinum.[4] The song also charted in Ireland and Scotland. The second single, "Begging", was released shortly afterwards, but failed to chart.

Reissue

The 2019 reissue of Ivy to Roses features six singles released subsequent to the original release. These include "My Lover" (with Not3s), "Fine Line" (featuring Not3s), "Cigarette" (with Raye and Stefflon Don), "Ring Ring" (with Jax Jones and Rich the Kid), "One Shot" and "Don’t Call Me Up". Following charting at 14 in the UK, "My Lover" was certified platinum. Mabel's other certifications also include "Fine Line" being gold, "Cigarette" being silver and "Ring Ring" being silver.

On 18 January 2019, "Don’t Call Me Up" was released as the next single from the mixtape, and debuted at 11 and later reaching a peak of 3 on the UK charts, as well as earning the number 1 spot on the UK Official Trending charts.[5] [6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
French Albums (SNEP)[7] 128
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[8] 95

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review: Strength, Poise, and a Bit of Arrogance on Mabel's 'Ivy to Roses' Mixtape - Atwood Magazine. 2017-10-30. en-US. 2019-01-23. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124152227/http://atwoodmagazine.com/itr-ivy-roses-mabel-review/. live.
  2. Web site: Mabel re-releases ‘Ivy To Roses’ mixtape and drops ‘Don’t Call Me Up’ video RWD. rwdmag.com. 2019-01-23. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124170818/http://rwdmag.com/mabel-re-releases-ivy-to-roses-mixtape-and-drops-dont-call-me-up-video/. live.
  3. Web site: Mabel breaks down her breakout chart hit 'Finders Keepers'. www.nme.com. 2019-01-24. 13 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181113025846/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/mabel-finders-keepers-listen-2162817/amp. live.
  4. Web site: Brit Certified. 24 January 2019. 25 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171025074620/https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-awards/. live.
  5. Web site: MABEL full Official Chart History Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com. 2019-01-30. 30 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130165115/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/52386/mabel/. live.
  6. Web site: Mabel scores UK's Number 1 trending song. www.officialcharts.com. en. 2019-01-30. 30 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190130162352/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/mabels-dont-call-me-up-is-number-1-on-this-weeks-official-trending-chart__25429/. live.
  7. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Fusionnes – SNEP (Week 28, 2019). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. 16 July 2019.
  8. Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). Lithuanian. AGATA. 22 February 2019. 5 December 2019. 9 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191009191935/https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/savaites-klausomiausi-47-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/. live.
  9. Web site: End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2019. Official Charts Company. 4 January 2020. 17 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117150529/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/end-of-year-artist-albums-chart/20190101/37502/. live.