Subconsciously
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| Released | 5 February 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2021 | |||
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| Length | 60:01 | |||
| Label | Soulstic Music | |||
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| Black Coffeechronology | ||||
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Subconsciouslyis the sixth studio album by South African DJ and music producerBlack Coffee,released on 5 February 2021, by Soulstic Music.[3]Pharrell Williams,David Guetta,DiploandUsherappear as guest artists.
The album won theBest Dance/Electronicat the64th Grammy Awards.[4]
Background
[edit]Black Coffee began recording the album in the third quarter of 2018.[5]
Title
[edit]The album's title was inspired by "SBCNCSLY", a song which features Sabrina Claudio.[5]
Release and singles
[edit]"Drive"featuring French DJDavid Guettaand Delilah Montagu was released in August 2018, as the album's lead single.[6][7]The song debuted on the USBillboardDance/Electronic Songsat number 31.[8]
Subconsciouslywas released on February 5, 2021.[9]
Commercial performance
[edit]The album broke Apple Music and Spotify 2021 records for highest streams, with over 100 million streams.[10]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.0/10[11] |
Reviewing the album forPitchfork,Tarisai Ngangura stated, "Subconsciouslyisn't the type of album that offers bangers through and through, but the standout tracks are compelling enough to stay the course ".[11]
Year-end lists
[edit]| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard | The 20 Best Dance Albums of 2021 | 3
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Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lost" (with DJ Angelo featuring Jinadu) | Maphumulo Simon Oluyemi Angelos Kotorlos | 6:04 |
| 2. | "You Need Me" (featuring Maxine Ashley andSun-El Musician) | Maphumulo Sanele Sithole Michaël Malih Shapiro Maxine Ashley | 6:15 |
| 3. | "SBCNCSLY" (featuringSabrina Claudio) | Lisa Scinta Michaël Malih Maphumulo Sabrina Claudio | 6:24 |
| 4. | "I'm Fallin'" (RY X) | Maphumulo | 7:42 |
| 5. | "Time" (featuringCassie) | Michaël Malih Maphumulo Cassandra Elizabeth Ventura Felicia Ferraro Jonathan Hoard McClenney Ben Shapiro | 4:52 |
| 6. | "LaLaLa" (withUsher) | David Brown Maphumulo Usher Raymond IV India Shawn Boodram Mikkel Eriksen | 3:37 |
| 7. | "Flava" (featuring Unam Rams andTellaman) | 4:29 | |
| 8. | "10 Missed Calls" (featuringPharrell WilliamsandJozzy) | 3:57 | |
| 9. | "Ready for You" (featuringCeleste) | Sanele Maphumulo Ben Abraham Celeste Epiphany Waite | 4:28 |
| 10. | "Wish You Were Here" (featuringMsaki) | Asanda Mvana Lusaseni | 6:30 |
| 11. | "Drive"(withDavid Guettafeaturing Delilah Montagu) | Tor Hermansen Maphumulo Mikkel Eriksen Ilsey Juber Philip Fender David Guetta Ralph Wegner | 3:11 |
| 12. | "Never Gonna Forget" (withDiplofeaturingElderbrook) | 3:19 | |
| Total length: | 60:01 | ||
Awards
[edit]Subconsciouslywon Dance/Electronic Album at the64th Grammy Awards.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Grammy Awards | Dance/Electronic Album | Won | [13] |
Personnel
[edit]Subconsciouslycredits are adapted from AllMusic.[14]
- Ben Abraham - Composer
- Aki - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Maxine Ashley - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
- C-Tea - Producer
- Cassie - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Celeste - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
- Sabrina Claudio - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
- Sasha Cron - Composer
- Ry Cuming - Composer, Vocals
- Kevin Davis - Mi xing
- Kevin KD Davis - Mi xing, Mi xing Engineer
- Diplo - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- DJ Angelo - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist
- Jocelyn Donald - Composer
- Elderbrook - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Mikkel Storleer Eriksen - Composer
- Phillip Fender - Composer
- Feli Ferraro - Composer
- Gene Grimaldi - Mastering Engineer
- David Guetta - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- Tor Erik Hermansen - Composer
- Jinadu - Composer, Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals
- Shawn Joseph - Mastering Engineer
- Jozzy - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Ilsey Juber - Composer
- King Henry - Producer
- Alexander Kotz - Composer
- Kwes. - Producer
- Lucky Daye - Composer
- Michaël Malih - Composer, Producer
- Nkosinathi Maphumulo- Composer, Electronic Percussion, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- Chris McClenney - Composer
- Delilah Montagu - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Asanda Mvana- Composer
- Thelumusa Owen - Composer
- Una Rams - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- Usher Raymond IV - Composer
- RY X - Primary Artist
- Lisa Scinta - Composer
- Shapiro - Composer
- India Shawn - Composer
- Stargate - Producer
- Sanele Sithole- Primary Artist, Vocals, Composer, Producer
- Tellaman - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Usher - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Casandra Ventura - Composer
- Ralph Wegner - Composer, Producer
- Philippe Weiss - Mi xing
- Pharrell Williams- Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 5 February 2021 | Standard | Soulstic Music | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ab"Black Coffee – Subconsciously (2021, File) - Discogs".Discogs.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedApril 4,2022.
- ^Israel A, John."Black Coffee" Subconsciously "Drops Much Anticipated Album".Ubetoo.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedApril 4,2022.
- ^Seroto, Butchie (February 5, 2021)."Black Coffee releases new album Subconsciously | Music In Africa".Music In Africa.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 4,2022.
- ^Magadla, Mahlohonolo (April 4, 2022)."Black Coffee becomes first African DJ to win Grammy award - plus other big winners | Truelove".South Africa: News24.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedApril 4,2022.
- ^abBuyeye, Palesa."Interview: Black Coffee Remains at the Top of His Game - OkayAfrica".OkayAfrica.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedApril 6,2022.
- ^Bein, Kat (August 24, 2018)."David Guetta, Black Coffee & Delilah Montagu's 'Drive': Listen".Billboard.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedApril 6,2022.
- ^Mkhabela, Sabelo."Listen to Black Coffee and David Guetta's New Song 'Drive' - OkayAfrica".OkayAfrica.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedApril 6,2022.
- ^Murray, Gordon (September 6, 2018)."Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Black Coffee & David Guetta, Max Styler, Andrew Bayer".Billboard.Archivedfrom the original on September 10, 2018.RetrievedApril 7,2022.
- ^Kocay, Lisa (February 5, 2021)."Black Coffee Releases Career-Defining Album 'Subconsciously'".Forbes.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 4,2022.
- ^Nkanjeni, Unathi (January 20, 2021)."Black Coffee's new album has scored 100 million streams, and it hasn't even officially dropped yet".TimesLIVE.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 4,2022.
- ^abNgangura, Tarisai (February 10, 2021)."Black Coffee: Subconsciously Album Review | Pitchfork".Pitchfork.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 4,2022.
- ^"The 20 Best Dance Albums Of 2021: Critics' Picks – Billboard".Billboard.December 17, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on April 1, 2022.RetrievedMay 3,2022.
- ^"SA'S BLACK COFFEE BAGS MAJOR GRAMMY NOMINATION".South Africa: Eye Witness News. November 23, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on April 1, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 4,2022.
- ^"Subconsciously - Black Coffee | Credits | AllMusic".AllMusic.Archivedfrom the original on May 3, 2022.RetrievedMay 3,2022.
- ^"Subconsciously by Black Coffee on Apple Music".Apple Music. February 5, 2021.Archivedfrom the original on February 4, 2022.RetrievedFebruary 4,2022.
