The Bigger Artist Explained

The Bigger Artist
Type:Studio
Artist:A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Cover:TheBiggerArtist.jpg
Recorded:2017
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The Bigger Artist is the debut studio album by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie. It was released on September 29, 2017, by Highbridge and Atlantic Records, serving as the second commercial release with Atlantic.[2] The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, PnB Rock, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Robin Thicke and Don Q.[3] Meanwhile, production comes from Metro Boomin, DJ Mustard, Murda Beatz, and Cardo, among others.[4]

Background

The album was announced on July 17, 2017.[5] The album's cover art was revealed on September 3, 2017.[6] The tracklist and pre-order was released on September 8, 2017.[2]

Singles

The lead single, "Drowning" featuring Kodak Black, was released on March 10, 2017.[7] "Beast Mode" featuring PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, was released as a pre-order single on September 8, 2017.[8] The second and final single, "Say A'", was released on September 22, 2017.[9]

Commercial performance

The Bigger Artist debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 with 67,000 album-equivalent units,[10] of which 10,000 were in pure album sales in its first week of release.[10] It is A Boogie wit da Hoodie's third work to appear on the chart, and his highest-peaking after Hoodie SZN.[10] On August 21, 2019, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over a million units in the United States.

Track listing

Notes

Sample credits

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[11] 9
US Billboard 2004

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)Position
US Billboard 200[12] 171
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 55
Chart (2018)Position
US Billboard 200[14] 100
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15] 47

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HITS Daily Double : The B-Side - A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE (High Bridge) . HITS Daily Double . 20 September 2020.
  2. Web site: The Bigger Artist by A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Apple Music. September 9, 2017.
  3. Web site: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Shares Guest Features on Debut Album 'The Bigger Artist'. XXL. Berry, Peter A.. September 6, 2017. September 9, 2017.
  4. Web site: Stream A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's Debut 'The Bigger Artist'. Rap-Up. Kristin Corry. September 29, 2017. October 1, 2017.
  5. Web site: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Says New Album Is On The Way. HotNewHipHop. F, Matt. July 17, 2017. September 9, 2017.
  6. Web site: A Boogie With Da Hoodie Reveals Cover Art & Release Date For "The Bigger Artist". HipHopDX. Ivey, Justin. September 3, 2017. September 9, 2017.
  7. Web site: Drowning (feat. Kodak Black) - Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Apple Music. September 9, 2017.
  8. Web site: New Music: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie feat. PnB Rock & YoungBoy NBA – 'Beast Mode'. Rap-Up. September 8, 2017. September 8, 2017.
  9. Web site: Hear A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s New Song "Say A'". XXL. Orcutt. KC. September 22, 2017. September 22, 2017.
  10. Web site: Shania Twain's 'Now' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. October 8, 2017. October 9, 2017.
  11. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 16, 2017. October 13, 2017.
  12. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017. Billboard. December 12, 2017.
  13. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2017. Billboard. June 25, 2020.
  14. Web site: Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. December 5, 2018.
  15. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. June 25, 2020.

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