Bill Israel
| Bill Israel | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 11, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
| Length | 33:49 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Kodak Black chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Bill Israel | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 5/10[2] |
Bill Israel is the third studio album by American rapper Kodak Black.[3] It was released on November 11, 2020 through Atlantic Records. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Nova Wav, Nick Mira, Charlie Handsome and Taz Taylor among others. The album also features guest appearances from Tory Lanez, Jackboy, Gucci Mane, CBE and Lil Yachty.[4]
Bill Israel was preceded by the single "Pimpin Ain't Eazy". It debuted at number 42 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 16,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, becoming Kodak's lowest charting album to date.
Background[edit]
Kodak took to Instagram to announce his third studio album on October 26, 2020, while serving a 46-month prison sentence.[5] In this post, Kodak revealed the project's title, length, and cover art, which features Kodak alongside a Rabbi, surrounded by doodles. Many of the sketches are religious, such as the multiple crosses, a Star of David, and "#THESTAROFDAVID". These are in reference to Kodak's Hebrew Israelite identity, which he adopted while he was incarcerated after studying scripture with Priest Kahan, a teacher who served as a prison chaplain.[6]
On November 5, 2020, Kodak Black published the album's tracklist.[7] Similar religious imagery to the front cover art is also present on the tracklist.
Commercial performance[edit]
Bill Israel debuted at number 42 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 16,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.[8][9] This became Kodak Black's lowest charting album to date.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Remember the Times" | L Beats | 3:23 |
| 2. | "I Wanna Live" |
| 1:52 |
| 3. | "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe" |
| 3:39 |
| 4. | "Spain" (featuring Tory Lanez and Jackboy) |
| 4:45 |
| 5. | "The Fire" |
| 2:38 |
| 6. | "Pimpin Ain't Eazy" |
| 2:57 |
| 7. | "I Knew It" (featuring Gucci Mane and CBE) |
| 2:13 |
| 8. | "Feeling Myself Today" |
| 3:08 |
| 9. | "Serene" | C-ClipBeatz | 3:35 |
| 10. | "Make a Hit" (featuring Lil Yachty) |
| 3:31 |
| 11. | "Dummy Green" | C-ClipBeatz | 2:08 |
| Total length: | 33:49 | ||
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 42 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 20 |
References[edit]
- ^ Bill Israel - Kodak Black | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved January 9, 2021
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash'. "Kodak Black :: Bill Israel – RapReviews". Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Powell, Jon (November 11, 2020). "Kodak Black drops new album 'Bill Israel'". Revolt. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kodak Black Shares 'Bill Israel' Album f/ Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty, and More". Complex. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kodak Black 'Bill Israel': Release date, concept, tracklist and all you need to know about new album from jail". Meaww. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Kestenbaum, Sam. "Rapper Kodak Black Goes Hebrew Israelite". The Forward. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kodak Black Reveals 'Bill Israel' Tracklist". Rap-Up. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kodak Black". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Controlled Sounds - First Week Sales for Lil Uzi Vert x Future, NBA Youngboy, Kodak Black & More". Controlled Sounds. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2021.