| When I Was Dead | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Kodak Black |
| Cover: | When_I_Was_Dead.jpg |
| Released: | November 10, 2023 |
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| Length: | 55:13 |
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| Prev Title: | Pistolz & Pearlz |
| Prev Year: | 2023 |
When I Was Dead is the seventh studio album by American rapper Kodak Black. It was released as a surprise album on November 10, 2023, by Sniper Gang, distributed by Capitol Records. The album features guest appearances from WizDaWizard, Wam SpinThaBin, and OG Bobby Billions, meanwhile production on the album was handled by Metro Boomin, Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, J Gramm, Earl on the Beat, Dyryk, and Dr. Zeuz, among others.[1] [2] The album was supported by two singles: "Eaze Your Mind" and "2'Cy".
When I Was Dead serves as a follow-up to his previous sixth studio album Pistolz & Pearlz (2023), which was released on May 26, 2023, five months prior, and it its Kodak Black's second album of 2023. It is Kodak's first studio project with Capitol Records (under the umbrella of Universal Music Group) since signing with the label in October 2022, following the completion of his contract with Atlantic Records earlier that year.[3] [4]
On October 13, 2023, Kodak Black released a song, "Hope You Know".[5] [6] The song was produced by L Beats. The song was not included on the album. Meanwhile, the music video for the song was released on October 4, 2023, a week before the single was released on streaming platforms.
The first and lead single from the album, "Eaze Your Mind", was released on October 27, 2023.[7] [8] The song's accompanying music video was released on the same day as the single's release. The song was produced by Dr. Zeuz and Nash.
The second single from the album, "2'Cy", was released on October 31, 2023, on Halloween. The song was produced by CeeweeCrash and was co-produced by Cosmic.[9] [10]
The music video, "Lemme See" was released on November 10, 2023, on the same day after the album was released.