Lap 5 Explained

Lap 5
Type:studio
Artist:D-Block Europe
Cover:D-Block Europe - Lap 5.png
Genre:British hip hop
Length:52:11
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:DBE World
Next Year:2023

Lap 5 is the second studio album by British hip hop duo D-Block Europe, self-released on 23 September 2022. In addition to featuring members Dirtbike LB and Young Adz on specific tracks, it features guest appearances from Ghost Killer Track and Ed Sheeran, as well as vocals from Burna Boy.[1] The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart. It was supported with five singles: "Black Beatles", "Elegant & Gang", "Fantasy", "Man in the Mirror" and "4 the Win", which all peaked in the top 50 of the UK Singles Chart.[2] The album was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Critical reception

Kyann-Sian Williams of NME called the album "intriguing but uneven" but one on which the duo "show precisely why their formula works, and offer room for growth". Williams found that the duo "are truly in their stride when they can blend the more traditional hip-hop styles with suave melodies".

Year-end lists

Track listing

Notes

Charts

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Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] 75

See also

Notes and References

  1. Olaoya. Ezra. D-Block Europe’s ‘Lap 5’ Album Is Here. 2022-09-23. June 20, 2023. Complex. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620182759/https://www.complex.com/music/a/ezra-olaoyo/d-block-europe-lap-5-album-stream. June 20, 2023. live.
  2. D-Block Europe Announce New Album Lap 5. Clash. Murray. Robin. 22 July 2022. 20 June 2023.
  3. Web site: Complex UK's Best Albums Of 2022 . . 29 December 2022 . May 31, 2024.
  4. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 October 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1700. 6. 3 October 2022.