Il était une fois... (French pronunciation: [il etɛtyn fwa], lit. 'Once upon a time') is the third studio album by French rapper Black M, released on 13 September 2019. It consists of 17 tracks including 9 featurings with Bigflo & Oli, Heuss l'Enfoiré, Soolking, PLK, Koba LaD and Niro.
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| Released | September 13, 2019 (part 1) | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
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| Label | Wati B | |||
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Genesis edit
In September 2018, Black M announced on social networks that he was preparing his third album, which should be released in September 2019 and be accompanied by a tour. He released the first single from this future album on 3 June 2019 which is called Bon (Prologue). On 13 September 2019, three years after the release of his previous album, Black M released his third studio album, Il était une fois...
Reception edit
Commercial reception edit
During its first week of operation, the disc sold only 5,600 copies, reaching 9,000 sales at the end of the third week. A disappointing performance for the artist in view of the sales of his previous albums. Despite good promotion and several appearances on television, the record was a real commercial failure.
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bon (Prologue)" | Black M | Black M, MKL | 2:43 |
| 2. | "Mon beau-frère" | Black M | Black M, Vianney | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Ainsi valse la vie" | Black M, Vianney, Maska | Black M, Vianney | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Léa" | Black M, Maska | Black M, Barack Adama, DST The Danger, Unfazzed, Wladimir Pariente | 2:10 |
| 5. | "Sale journée" (feat. Bigflo & Oli) | Black M, Bigflo, Oli, Abou Tall | Black M, MKL | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Oh Mama" | Black M, Nazim | Black M, Bersa | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Lucien" | Black M, Disiz La Peste, Maska | Black M, Jo A Touch | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Monsieur l’agent" (feat. NAYLINZ) | Black M, NAYLINZ | Black M, MKL | 3:06 |
| 9. | "No No No" (feat. PLK) | Black M, PLK, Barack Adama, Maska | Black M, DST The Danger, Wladimir Pariente | 3:01 |
| 10. | "Pervers narcissique" (feat. Barbara Pravi) | Black M, Barbara Pravi, Maska | Black M, Nino Vella | 4:05 |
| 11. | "Dans mon délire" (feat. Heuss l'Enfoiré and Soolking) | Black M, Heuss l'Enfoiré, Soolking, Barack Adama, Maska | Black M, FB Cool, DJ Hcue | 3:32 |
| 12. | "Like" | Black M | Black M, MKL, Nyadjiko | 3:50 |
| 13. | "Autour de moi" (feat. Koba LaD & Niro) | Black M, Koba LaD, Niro, Abou Tall | Black M, MKL, Abou Tall | 4:25 |
| 14. | "Maître Yaya" | Black M, Barack Adama, Abou Tall | Black M, Kandia Kora, Nyadjiko | 4:02 |
| 15. | "Maman j’arrive" | Black M, Vianney | Black M, Vianney, Nino Pella | 4:51 |
| 16. | "Doutes (Épilogue)" | Black M, Barack Adama, Maska | Black M, Nino Pella, Wladimir Pariente | 3:08 |
| 17. | "Bon [Remix]" (feat. Daks) | Black M, Daks, Barack Adama, Abou Tall | Black M, MKL | 2:40 |
Charts edit
| Chart (2016–18) | Peak position |
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| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[1] | 18 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[2] | 2 |
References edit
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Black M – Il était une fois..." (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Black M – Il était une fois...". Hung Medien.