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Free 6lack is the debut studio album by American singer 6lack. It was released on November 18, 2016, by LVRN and Interscope Records. The album was supported by two singles: "Ex Calling" and "Prblms". It was nominated at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Release
On November 13, 2017, three additional new songs were added to the album to celebrate the album's anniversary.
Singles
The first single from the album, "Ex Calling", was released on July 25, 2016. The song contains samples of "Perkys Calling" by Future from the mixtape Purple Reign. The music video for "Ex Calling" was released on December 5, 2016.
The second single from the album, "Prblms", was released on September 23, 2016. The music video for "Problems", featuring 6lack rapping next to a grizzly bear, was released on October 14, 2016.
Commercial performance
Free 6lack debuted at number 68 on the US Billboard 200 for the chart dated December 10, 2016 and has since peaked at number 34.
Track listing
Notes
^[a] signifies a co-producer
^[b] signifies an additional producer
^[c] signifies an uncredited producer
Sample credits
"Rules" contains samples of "Shadow Knows" performed by Aqua Nebula Oscillator.
"Luving U" contains a sample of Slow Meadow's original composition "Lachrymosia".
"Ex Calling" contains samples of "Perkys Calling" performed by Future.