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The Resurrection
Studio album by
Bugzy Malone
Released28 May 2021
Recorded2020–2021
Genre
Length52:25
LabelB. Somebody
Producer
  • Blinkie
  • Da Beatfreakz
  • GA
  • Jake Gosling
  • Kevin Gani
  • Rhymez
  • Sillkey
  • Swifta
  • Thomas Mellor
Bugzy Malone chronology
B. Inspired
(2018) 		The Resurrection
(2021) 		The Great British Dream
(2024)
Singles from The Resurrection
  1. "M.E.N III"
    Released: 8 August 2020
  2. "Don't Cry"
    Released: 19 November 2020
  3. "Cold Nights in the 61"
    Released: 20 December 2020
  4. "Notorious"
    Released: 7 January 2021
  5. "Welcome to the Hood"
    Released: 18 March 2021
  6. "Salvador"
    Released: 18 April 2021
  7. "Skeletons"
    Released: 13 May 2021
  8. "Ride Out"
    Released: 21 May 2021

The Resurrection is the second studio album by English grime rapper Bugzy Malone. It was released on 28 May 2021 by Malone's independent label B. Somebody and follows his 2018 debut album, B. Inspired. The album was heavily inspired by Malone's 2020 vehicle accident. [1] The album features guest appearances from Dermot Kennedy, Emeli Sandé and Chip. [2][3][4]

The album debuted at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, number 1 on the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts, number 36 on the Irish Albums Chart and number 13 on the Scottish Albums Chart.

Singles

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The album's lead single "M.E.N III", which acts as a sequel to "M.E.N" and "M.E.N II", was released 8 August 2020.[5] The single charted at number 18 on the Official UK Charts, 12 on the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts and 35 on the Irish Charts. The single was certified Silver by the BPI on 10 February 2023. [6]

The second single, "Don't Cry" featuring Dermot Kennedy, was released 19 November 2020. The single charted at 77 on the UK Singles Chart, 33 on the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts and 25 on the Irish Singles Chart.[7]

The album's third single, "Cold Nights in the 61", was released 20 December 2020. The fourth single, "Notorious" featuring Chip, was released 7 January 2021. The single charted number 30 on the Official UK Charts, 10 on the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts and 70 on the Irish Charts. [8]

The fifth single, "Welcome to the Hood" featuring Emeli Sandé, was released 18 March 2021 and charted number 88 on the Official UK Charts.[9] The sixth single, "Salvador", was released 18 April 2021 and charted at 89 on the Official UK Charts.[10] The seventh and penultimate single "Skeletons", was released 13 May 2021 and charted at 80 on the Official UK Charts.[11]

The eighth and final single, "Ride Out", was released 21 May 2021 and charted at number 68 on the Official UK Charts and 36 on the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts[12]

Track Listing

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The Resurrection track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Resurrection"Aaron Davies
  • Kevin Gani
  • Blinkie
5:15
2."M.E.N III"DaviesBlinkie3:43
3."Don't Cry" (featuring Dermot Kennedy)
  • Sillkey
  • Rhymez
2:48
4."Cold Nights in the 61"DaviesBlinkie4:15
5."Welcome to the Hood" (featuring Emeli Sandé)
  • Swfita
  • Jake Gosling
4:24
6."The Masters (Interlude)"DaviesRhymez1:53
7."Van Gogh Effect"DaviesRhymez3:57
8."Salvador"Davies
  • Thomas Mellor
  • GA
2:56
9."Ride Out"DaviesBlinkie3:14
10."Bounce"DaviesRhymez3:44
11."Notorious" (featuring Chip)
  • Kevin Gani
  • Blinkie
3:20
12."The Immortals (Interlude)"
  • Davies
  • Josh Berger
  • Kevin Gani
  • Blinkie
2:07
13."Gods"DaviesBlinkie3:45
14."Angels"DaviesDa Beatfreakz3:07
15."Skeletons"DaviesBlinkie3:49
Total length:53:49

Charts

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Chart performance for The Resurrection
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Irish Albums (IRMA)[13] 36
Scottish Albums (OCC)[14] 13
UK Albums (OCC)[15] 7
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[16] 1

References

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  1. ^ Duran, Anagricel. "Bugzy Malone became "quite insecure with my position as a rapper and as a person" after quad bike crash". NME. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  2. ^ Empire, Kitty. "The Resurrection: Bugzy Malone review – highs and lows that catch you off guard". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  3. ^ O'Reilly, Caitlin. "Bugzy Malone – 'The Resurrection' review: cinematic sounds and confessional rhymes". NME. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  4. ^ French-Morris, Kate. "Bugzy Malone – The Resurrection review: not your average near-death memoir – but still an open book". The Forty Five. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  5. ^ Lavin, Will. "Bugzy Malone returns with third instalment of his 'M.E.N' series". NME. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Bugzy Malone songs and albums". Official Charts. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  7. ^ Kenneally, Cerys. "Bugzy Malone announces new album, unveils Dermot Kennedy collaboration "Don't Cry"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  8. ^ Archibald-Powell, Naimah. "Premiere: Bugzy Malone Drops Hard New Offering "Cold Nights in the 61"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  9. ^ Peters, Sharlz. "Single Review: Bugzy Malone & Emeli Sandé – Welcome to the Hood". Red Brick. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  10. ^ Keith, James. "Bugzy Malone Gives Us Another Taste Of 'The Resurrection' LP with New Single "Salvador"". Complex. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  11. ^ Levesley, David. "Bugzy Malone on how fitness inspired The Resurrection". GQ. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  12. ^ Wynter, Courtney. "Bugzy Malone Gets Suited & Booted in Lavish "Ride Out" Visuals". GRM Daily. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Bugzy Malone". Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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