Black and White (Wretch 32 album)

Black and White
Studio album by
Wretch 32
Released 21 August 2011
Recorded February 2010 – May 2011
Genre
Length 58:24
Label Ministry of Sound
Producer
Wretch 32 chronology
Wretchrospective
(2008) 		Black and White
(2011) 		Growing Over Life
(2016)
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
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Black and White is the second studio album and major label debut by British hip hop recording artist Wretch 32. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2011 through Ministry of Sound, debuting at number four on the UK Albums Chart with first week sales of nearly 25,000 copies. 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

  • "Traktor" was released as the first single released from the album on 16 January 2011. It peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the third most successful single from the album. The track features vocals from L Marshall and was produced by Yogi.
  • "Unorthodox" was released as the second single from the album on 17 April 2011. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the second most successful single from the album. The track features vocals from Example.
  • "Don't Go" was released as the third single from the album on 14 August 2011. It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the album's most successful single. The track features vocals from upcoming musician and songwriter Josh Kumra.
  • "Forgiveness" was released as the fourth single from the album on 11 December 2011. It peaked at number 39 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the least successful single from the album. The track features vocals from Etta Bond, and was produced by Labrinth.
  • "Long Way Home" was released as a single from the album on 14 February 2012, in promotion of the track's featuring artist, Daley. It was ineligible to chart on the UK Singles Chart, and was simply released in the form of a promotional music video.
  • "Hush Little Baby" was released as the fifth and final single from the album on 27 May 2012. It peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, due to little promotion. The track features vocals from singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Black and White" Jermaine Scott Parallel 4:01
2. "Never Be Me" (featuring Angel)
3:32
3. "Traktor" (featuring L Marshall)
  • Scott
  • Yogi Tulsiani
  • Thomas Christopher Temilaye Rosiki-Griffith
 Yogi 3:47
4. "Please Don't Let Me Go" Scott The J.F.L.O.W.S 3:45
5. "Unorthodox" (featuring Example)
  • Scott
  • Iyiola Babalola
  • Darren Lewis
  • Example
 Future Cut 3:23
6. "I'm Not the Man" (featuring Chipmunk and Angel)
Parallel 4:24
7. "Anniversary (Fall in Love)" (featuring Alex Mills)
  • Scott
  • Alexandra Kollantai Mills
 Nutty P 3:44
8. "Sane's the New Mad"
iSHi 3:28
9. "Forgiveness" (featuring Etta Bond)
Labrinth 5:06
10. "Long Way Home" (featuring Daley)
Future Cut 3:56
11. "Let Yourself Go" Scott
3:53
12. "Don't Be Afraid" (featuring Delilah)
iSHi 3:28
13. "Hush Little Baby" (featuring Ed Sheeran)
TMS 3:56
14. "Don't Go" (featuring Josh Kumra)
  • Scott
  • Rachel Moulden
  • Josh Kumra
  • Paul Heard
  • Rachel 'Maiday' Moulden
 3:58
Deluxe edition bonus disc
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Breathe (Sha La La)" Scott Noisia 3:53
2. "Air"
  • Scott
  • Owen Cutts
3:42
3. "Traktor" (acoustic version) (featuring L Marshall)
  • Scott
  • Tulsiani
  • Rosiki-Griffith
 Yogi 3:40
4. "Anniversary" (acoustic version) (featuring Alex Mills)
  • Scott
  • Mills
 Nutty P 3:40
5. "Don't Go" (acoustic version) (featuring Josh Kumra)
  • Scott
  • Moulden
  • Kumra
  • Paul Heard
  • Maiday
 4:00
6. "Unorthodox" (Royal T remix) (featuring Example)
  • Scott
  • Gleave
  • Babalola
  • Lewis
 Future Cut (additional production by Mark Taylor) 4:39
7. "Traktor" (Friction remix) (featuring L Marshall)
  • Scott
  • Tulsiani
  • Rosiki-Griffith
 Yogi (additional production by Ed Keeley) 4:38
8. "Don't Go" (MJ Cole remix) (featuring Josh Kumra)
  • Scott
  • Moulden
  • Kumra
5:28
Album sampler
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Unorthodox" (featuring Example)
  • Scott
  • Gleave
  • Babalola
  • Lewis
 Future Cut 3:23
2. "Air" (demo version)
  • Scott
  • Owen Cutts
3:42
3. "Anniversary" (featuring Alex Mills)
  • Scott
  • Mills
 Nutty P 3:44
4. "Traktor" (featuring L Marshall)
  • Scott
  • Tulsiani
  • Rosiki-Griffith
 Yogi 3:47
5. "Long Way Home" (demo version) (featuring Daley)
Future Cut 3:56

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Charts

Chart Peak
position
Irish Albums Chart 86
Irish Indie Chart 7
Scottish Albums Chart 7
UK Albums Chart 4
UK R&B Chart 1

Certifications

Certifications for Black and White
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) Gold 100,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Ireland 21 August 2011
Ministry of Sound
United Kingdom