Blockbusta is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on November 24, 2023, through his own Conglomerate Entertainment label with distribution by Epic Records.[1] Busta Rhymes executive produced the album alongside Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, and Swizz Beatz.[2] It is his first studio album in nearly three years following 2020's Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God and features guest appearances from Quavo, Bia, Young Thug, Blxst, Yung Bleu, Coi Leray, DaBaby, T-Pain, Burna Boy, Swizz Beatz, Blackway, Jnr Choi, Chris Brown, Shenseea, Giggs, Kodak Black, Morray, Cie, Trillian, Rai, and Big Tigger.
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| Released | November 24, 2023 | |||
| Length | 62:16 | |||
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The album was supposed to be supported in 2024 by the Blockbusta Tour, set to begin on March 13 at the SF Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, California, and ending on April 21 at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York. The tour was later cancelled on March 8th with no explanation. [3]
Background
editThe announcement of the album follows the singles "Beach Ball" featuring Bia, "Murda" featuring Bilal, and "Luxury Life" featuring Coi Leray, which were released throughout 2023.[2][4] The full tracklist was revealed on November 16.[5]
Critical reception
editBlockbusta received a score of 54 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on four critics' reviews, indicating "mixed or average" reception.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "The Statement" |
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| 2:34 |
| 2. | "Remind 'Em" (featuring Quavo) |
| Fantom | 3:21 |
| 3. | "Beach Ball" (featuring Bia) |
| 2:24 | |
| 4. | "OK" (with Cool & Dre featuring Young Thug) |
| 4:06 | |
| 5. | "Could It Be You" (featuring Blxst and Yung Bleu) | 3:06 | ||
| 6. | "Luxury Life" (featuring Coi Leray) |
| 2:18 | |
| 7. | "Big Everything" (featuring DaBaby and T-Pain) |
| 4:01 | |
| 8. | "Roboshotta" (featuring Burna Boy) | Pharrell | 2:05 | |
| 9. | "Tings" |
| Pharrell | 3:07 |
| 10. | "The Return of Mansa Musa" (featuring Swizz Beatz and Blackway) |
| Swizz Beatz | 3:25 |
| 11. | "Stand Up" (featuring Jnr Choi) |
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| 3:46 |
| 12. | "Open Wide" (featuring Chris Brown and Shenseea) |
| Anatii | 2:47 |
| 13. | "Hold Up" |
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| 2:13 |
| 14. | "The Hive" (featuring Giggs) |
| Meed Beatz | 2:49 |
| 15. | "Homage" (featuring Kodak Black) |
| Wheezy Outta Here | 3:09 |
| 16. | "Legend" (featuring Morray) |
| Khozee | 3:52 |
| 17. | "Slide" |
| DJ Ted Smooth | 3:42 |
| 18. | "Legacy" (featuring Cie, Trillian, and Rai) |
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| 4:12 |
| 19. | "If You Don't Know Now You Know Pt. 2" (featuring Big Tigger) | 5:19 | ||
| Total length: | 62:16 | |||
Note
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer.
Personnel
editMusicians
- Busta Rhymes – vocals
- Delanie Leyden – vocals (tracks 6, 11)
- Davine Tuch – keyboards (7)
- Andrew Potts Jr. – vocals (10)
- Chioma Eze – vocals (10)
- James T. Williams Jr. – vocals (10)
- Maryla Roy – vocals (10)
- Micah Houston – vocals (10)
- Ronny Mercedes – vocals (10)
- Sarah Chidebelu-Eze – vocals (10)
- Sugarlane Voices – vocals (10)
- Euglen Tanci – vocals (11)
- Fonz Figgaz – vocals (11)
- A.L. – vocals (11)
- HotBoii Johnny – vocals (11)
- FametheMovie – vocals (11)
- Punchline – vocals (11)
- Choco "GDubs" Reynoso – keyboards (17)
- Jamal Peoples – keyboards (17)
- Rai – keyboards (18)
Technical
- Master Plan – mastering
- Stan Greene – mastering (all tracks), mixing (1–9, 11, 13–19)
- Bainz – mixing, engineering (4)
- Rick St. Hilaire – mixing, engineering (10)
- Brian Stanley – mixing (12), engineering (2, 3, 12), vocal engineering (2)
- Gonzalo "GeeFlowCL" Contreras – mixing (18), engineering (10, 12)
- Delanie Leyden – engineering (1–9, 11–14, 16–19), engineering assistance (10)
- Dub Shakes – engineering (1, 7, 18, 19)
- Enoch Harris III – engineering, vocal engineering (3)
- Jodie Grayson Williams – engineering (4)
- Jeremy Biddle – engineering, vocal engineering (5)
- Blxst – engineering (5)
- Euglen Tanci – engineering (6, 11, 15, 19), engineering assistance (8, 17)
- Drü Oliver – engineering (6)
- Mike Larson – engineering (8)
- Patrizio "Teezio" Pigliapoco – engineering, vocal engineering (12)
- Serge Tsai – engineering, vocal engineering (14)
- Derek Garcia – engineering, vocal engineering (15)
- Treyonce Moore – engineering (16)
- Paul Joasil – engineering assistance (4)
- Sonny Charles – engineering assistance (4)
- Tristan Bott – engineering assistance (7)
- Michael Choi – engineering assistance (18)
- Wyatt Sayre – engineering assistance (18)
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[7] | 27 |
| UK R&B Albums (OCC)[8] | 24 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 42 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 10 |
References
edit- ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (October 25, 2023). "Busta Rhymes announces surprise release of new album 'Blockbusta'". NME. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (October 23, 2023). "Busta Rhymes Taps Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland as Co-Executive Producers on New Album 'Blockbusta'". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Saad, Nardine (March 8, 2024). "Busta Rhymes cancels 2024 Blockbusta tour less than a week before launch". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 24, 2023). "Busta Rhymes Announces 'Blockbusta' Album, Exec Produced By Timbaland, Pharrell, Swizz Beatz". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Saponara, Michael (November 16, 2023). "Busta Rhymes Taps Chris Brown, Kodak Black and More for Blockbusta Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Blockbusta by Busta Rhymes Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Busta Rhymes Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Busta Rhymes Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.