Subconsciously Explained

Subconsciously
Type:Studio
Artist:Black Coffee
Cover:Subconsciously.webp
Recorded:20182021
Label:Soulstic Music
Producer:
Prev Title:Music Is King
Prev Year:2018

Subconsciously is the sixth studio album by South African DJ and music producer Black Coffee, released on 5 February 2021, by Soulstic Music.[1] Pharrell Williams, David Guetta, Diplo and Usher appear as guest artists.

The album won the Best Dance/Electronic at the 64th Grammy Awards.[2]

Background

Black Coffee began recording the album in the third quarter of 2018.[3]

Title

The album's title was inspired by "SBCNCSLY", a song which features Sabrina Claudio.[3]

Release and singles

"Drive" featuring French DJ David Guetta and Delilah Montagu was released in August 2018, as the album's lead single.[4] [5] The song debuted on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs at number 31.[6]

Subconsciously was released on February 5, 2021.[7]

Commercial performance

The album broke Apple Music and Spotify 2021 records for highest streams, with over 100 million streams.[8]

Critical reception

Reviewing the album for Pitchfork, Tarisai Ngangura stated, "Subconsciously isn't the type of album that offers bangers through and through, but the standout tracks are compelling enough to stay the course".[9]

Year-end lists

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ListRank
BillboardThe 20 Best Dance Albums of 2021

Awards

Subconsciously won Dance/Electronic Album at the 64th Grammy Awards.

Personnel

Subconsciously credits are adapted from AllMusic.[11]

Release history

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DateFormat(s)Edition(s)Label
Worldwide 5 February 2021StandardSoulstic Music [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Black Coffee releases new album Subconsciously Music In Africa. Music In Africa. Butchie. Seroto. 2021-02-05. 2022-02-04. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224640/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/black-coffee-releases-new-album-subconsciously. live.
  2. News: Black Coffee becomes first African DJ to win Grammy award - plus other big winners Truelove. News24. South Africa. en. Mahlohonolo. Magadla. 2022-04-04. 2022-04-04. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224642/https://www.snl24.com/truelove/celebrity/black-coffee-becomes-first-african-dj-to-win-grammy-award-plus-other-big-winners-20220404. live.
  3. Web site: Interview: Black Coffee Remains at the Top of His Game - OkayAfrica. OkayAfrica. 2022-04-06. Palesa. Buyeye. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224638/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/black-coffee-album-subconsciously-interview-2650598669. live.
  4. Web site: David Guetta, Black Coffee & Delilah Montagu's 'Drive': Listen . Billboard . 2022-04-06 . Kat . Bein . 2018-08-24 . September 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224639/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/david-guetta-black-coffee-drive-delilah-montagu-8472087/amp/ . live .
  5. Web site: Listen to Black Coffee and David Guetta's New Song ‘Drive’ - OkayAfrica. OkayAfrica. 2022-04-06. Sabelo. Mkhabela. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901225653/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/black-coffee-david-guetta-drive-2599416765. live.
  6. Web site: Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Black Coffee & David Guetta, Max Styler, Andrew Bayer. Murray, Gordon. Billboard. 6 September 2018. 2022-04-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20180910221130/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8473843/billboard-dance-chart-upstarts-black-coffee-david-guetta-max-styler. 10 September 2018. live.
  7. Web site: Black Coffee Releases Career-Defining Album ‘Subconsciously’. Forbes. Lisa. Kocay. 2022-02-04. 2021-02-05. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901225654/https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisakocay/2021/02/05/black-coffee-releases-career-defining-album-subconsciously/amp/. live.
  8. Web site: Black Coffee's new album has scored 100 million streams, and it hasn't even officially dropped yet. TimesLIVE. 2021-01-20. Unathi. Nkanjeni. 2022-02-04. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901225654/https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-01-20-black-coffees-new-album-has-scored-100-million-streams-and-it-hasnt-even-officially-dropped-yet/. live.
  9. Web site: Black Coffee: Subconsciously Album Review Pitchfork. Pitchfork. 2022-02-04. 2021-02-10. Tarisai. Ngangura. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901225657/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/black-coffee-subconsciously/. live.
  10. News: SA'S BLACK COFFEE BAGS MAJOR GRAMMY NOMINATION. South Africa. en. Eye Witness News. 2022-01-04. 23 November 2021. April 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220401185147/https://ewn.co.za/2021/11/23/sa-s-black-coffee-bags-major-grammy-nomination/amp. live.
  11. Web site: Subconsciously - Black Coffee Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. 2022-05-03. May 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220503080928/https://www.allmusic.com/album/subconsciously-mw0003479297/credits. live.
  12. Web site: Subconsciously by Black Coffee on Apple Music. 2021-02-05. Apple Music. 2022-02-04. February 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204100022/https://music.apple.com/za/album/subconsciously/1540737975. live.

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