Black and White (Wretch 32 album)

Black and White
Studio album by Wretch 32
Released 21 August 2011 (2011-08-21)
Recorded February 2010 — May 2011
Genre British hip hop, R&B
Length 58:24
Label Ministry of Sound
Producer Future Cut, Rachel Moulden, Paul Heard, Nutty P, TMS, Shell Shock, Labrinth, iSHi
Wretch 32 chronology
Wretchrospective
(2008)
Black and White
(2011)
Growing Over Life
(2014)
Singles from Black and White
  1. "Traktor"
    Released: 16 January 2011
  2. "Unorthodox"
    Released: 17 April 2011
  3. "Don't Go"
    Released: 14 August 2011
  4. "Forgiveness"
    Released: 11 December 2011
  5. "Hush Little Baby"
    Released: 27 May 2012
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
BBC Music(favourable)[2]
The Guardian[3]
The Independent[4]
NME[5]

Black and White is the second, and major label debut, studio album released by British hip-hop rapper and songwriter Wretch 32. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2011 through Ministry of Sound, debuting at #4 on the UK Albums Chart with first week sales of nearly 25,000 copies.[6] The album follows his independent debut album, Wretchrospective, which was released three years earlier, in 2008. The album spawned six singles over the course of eighteen months, all of which peaked inside the UK Top 50, including three top five singles, and a number one single, "Don't Go". The album includes collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Daley, Etta Bond and Example.

Singles

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Black and White"  Jermaine ScottParallel 4:01
2. "Never Be Me" (featuring Angel)Scott • Sirach CharlesThe J.F.L.O.W.S • Wizzy Wow 3:32
3. "Traktor" (featuring L Marshall)Scott • Yogi Tulsiani • Thomas Christopher Temilaye Rosiki-GriffithYogi 3:47
4. "Please Don't Let Me Go"  ScottThe J.F.L.O.W.S 3:45
5. "Unorthodox" (featuring Example)Scott • Iyiola Babalola • Darren Lewis • ExampleFuture Cut 3:23
6. "I'm Not the Man" (featuring Chipmunk and Angel)Scott • Charles • Jahmaal Noel FyffeParallel 4:24
7. "Anniversary (Fall in Love)" (featuring Alex Mills)Scott • Alexandra Kollantai MillsNutty P 3:44
8. "Sane's the New Mad"  Scott • Eshraque Mughal • Charlie BernardoiSHi 3:28
9. "Forgiveness" (featuring Etta Bond)Scott • Timothy McKenzieLabrinth 5:06
10. "Long Way Home" (featuring Daley)Scott • Babalola • Lewis • Gareth DaleyFuture Cut 3:56
11. "Let Yourself Go"  ScottThe J.F.L.O.W.S • Wizzy Wow 3:53
12. "Don't Be Afraid" (featuring Delilah)Scott • Mughal • Paloma Ayana StoeckeriSHi 3:28
13. "Hush Little Baby" (featuring Ed Sheeran)Scott • Ed SheeranIain James • Tom Barnes • Pete Kelleher • Ben KohnTMS 3:56
14. "Don't Go" (featuring Josh Kumra)Scott • Rachel Moulden • Josh KumraPaul Heard • Rachel 'Maiday' Moulden 3:58
Notes
Sample credits

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Irish Albums Chart[9] 86
Irish Indie Chart[10] 7
Scottish Albums Chart 7
UK Albums Chart[11] 4
UK R&B Chart 1

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Ireland[12] 21 August 2011 CD, 2CD, Digital download Ministry of Sound
United Kingdom[13]

References

  1. O'Brien, Jon. Black and White (Wretch 32 album) at AllMusic. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  2. Patterson, Joseph (16 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  3. McPherson, Alex (18 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  4. Gill, Andy (19 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". The Independent (London). Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  5. Cardew, Ben (5 August 2011). "Review: Black and White". Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  6. http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storyCode=1046399&sectioncode=1
  7. http://www.wretch32.com/2011/10/forgiveness-ft-etta-bond.html
  8. Corner, Lewis (30 March 2012). "Wretch 32, Ed Sheeran confirm new single 'Hush Little Baby'". DigitalSpy.
  9. . IRMA.com. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  10. . IRMA.com. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  11. http://www.officialchartscompany
  12. Black and White by Wretch 32 - Download Black and White on iTunes
  13. Black and White by Wretch 32 - Download Black and White on iTunes
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