# Subconsciously > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Subconsciously > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Subconsciously.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subconsciously > Source revision: 1350220340 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) For the part of the mind, see [Subconscious](/source/Subconscious). 2021 studio album by Black Coffee Subconsciously Studio album by Black Coffee Released 5 February 2021 (2021-02-05) Recorded 2018–2021 Genre Funk[1] electronic[1] dance[2] Length 60:01 Label Soulstic Music Producer Black Coffee Diplo Sun-El Musician Black Coffee chronology Music Is King (2018) Subconsciously (2021) Singles from Subconsciously "Drive" Released: 24 August 2018 ***Subconsciously*** is the sixth studio album by South African DJ and music producer [Black Coffee](/source/Black_Coffee_(DJ)), released on 5 February 2021, by Soulstic Music.[3] [Pharrell Williams](/source/Pharrell_Williams), [David Guetta](/source/David_Guetta), [Diplo](/source/Diplo) and [Usher](/source/Usher_(musician)) appear as guest artists. The album won the [Best Dance/Electronic](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Dance%2FElectronic_Album) at the [64th Grammy Awards](/source/64th_Grammy_Awards).[4] ## Background Black Coffee began recording the album in the third quarter of 2018.[5] ## Title The album's title was inspired by "SBCNCSLY", a song which features Sabrina Claudio.[5] ## Release and singles "[Drive](/source/Drive_(Black_Coffee_and_David_Guetta_song))" featuring French DJ [David Guetta](/source/David_Guetta) and Delilah Montagu was released in August 2018, as the album's lead single.[6][7] The song debuted on the US *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Dance/Electronic Songs](/source/Dance%2FElectronic_Songs) at number 31.[8] *Subconsciously* was released on February 5, 2021.[9] ## Commercial performance The album broke Apple Music and Spotify 2021 records for highest streams, with over 100 million streams.[10] ## Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Pitchfork 7.0/10[11] Reviewing the album for *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*, Tarisai Ngangura stated, "*Subconsciously* isn't the type of album that offers bangers through and through, but the standout tracks are compelling enough to stay the course".[11] ### Year-end lists Select year-end rankings of Subconsciously Critic/Publication List Rank Ref. Billboard The 20 Best Dance Albums of 2021 3 [12] ## Track listing Standard Edition No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Lost" (with DJ Angelo featuring Jinadu) Maphumulo Simon Oluyemi Angelos Kotorlos 6:04 2. "You Need Me" (featuring Maxine Ashley and Sun-El Musician) Maphumulo Sanele Sithole Michaël Malih Shapiro Maxine Ashley 6:15 3. "SBCNCSLY" (featuring Sabrina Claudio) Lisa Scinta Michaël Malih Maphumulo Sabrina Claudio 6:24 4. "I'm Fallin'" (RY X) Maphumulo 7:42 5. "Time" (featuring Cassie) Michaël Malih Maphumulo Cassandra Elizabeth Ventura Felicia Ferraro Jonathan Hoard McClenney Ben Shapiro 4:52 6. "LaLaLa" (with Usher) David Brown Maphumulo Usher Raymond IV India Shawn Boodram Mikkel Eriksen 3:37 7. "Flava" (featuring Unam Rams and Tellaman) 4:29 8. "10 Missed Calls" (featuring Pharrell Williams and Jozzy) 3:57 9. "Ready for You" (featuring Celeste) Sanele Maphumulo Ben Abraham Celeste Epiphany Waite 4:28 10. "Wish You Were Here" (featuring Msaki) Asanda Mvana Lusaseni 6:30 11. "Drive" (with David Guetta featuring Delilah Montagu) Tor Hermansen Maphumulo Mikkel Eriksen Ilsey Juber Philip Fender David Guetta Ralph Wegner 3:11 12. "Never Gonna Forget" (with Diplo featuring Elderbrook) 3:19 Total length: 60:01 ## Awards *Subconsciously* won Dance/Electronic Album at the [64th Grammy Awards](/source/64th_Grammy_Awards). Year Award Category Result Ref. 2022 Grammy Awards Dance/Electronic Album Won [13] ## Personnel *Subconsciously* credits are adapted from AllMusic.[14] - Ben Abraham - Composer - Aki - Primary Artist, Vocals - Maxine Ashley - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals - C-Tea - Producer - Cassie - Primary Artist, Vocals - Celeste - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals - Sabrina Claudio - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals - Sasha Cron - Composer - Ry Cuming - Composer, Vocals - Kevin Davis - Mixing - Kevin KD Davis - Mixing, Mixing Engineer - Diplo - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer - DJ Angelo - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist - Jocelyn Donald - Composer - Elderbrook - Primary Artist, Vocals - Mikkel Storleer Eriksen - Composer - Phillip Fender - Composer - Feli Ferraro - Composer - Gene Grimaldi - Mastering Engineer - David Guetta - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer - Tor Erik Hermansen - Composer - Jinadu - Composer, Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals - Shawn Joseph - Mastering Engineer - Jozzy - Primary Artist, Vocals - Ilsey Juber - Composer - King Henry - Producer - Alexander Kotz - Composer - Kwes. - Producer - Lucky Daye - Composer - Michaël Malih - Composer, Producer - [Nkosinathi Maphumulo](/source/Black_Coffee_(DJ)) - Composer, Electronic Percussion, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer - Chris McClenney - Composer - Delilah Montagu - Primary Artist, Vocals - [Asanda Mvana](/source/Msaki) - Composer - Thelumusa Owen - Composer - Una Rams - Composer, Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer - Usher Raymond IV - Composer - RY X - Primary Artist - Lisa Scinta - Composer - Shapiro - Composer - India Shawn - Composer - Stargate - Producer - [Sanele Sithole](/source/Sun-El_Musician) - Primary Artist, Vocals, Composer, Producer - Tellaman - Primary Artist, Vocals - Usher - Primary Artist, Vocals - Casandra Ventura - Composer - Ralph Wegner - Composer, Producer - Philippe Weiss - Mixing - [Pharrell Williams](/source/Pharrell_Williams) - Composer, Primary Artist, Vocals ## Release history Release dates and formats for Subconsciously Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref. Worldwide 5 February 2021 Digital download streaming Standard Soulstic Music [15] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Discogs_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Discogs_1-1) ["Black Coffee – Subconsciously (2021, File) - Discogs"](https://www.discogs.com/release/17272786-Black-Coffee-Subconsciously). Discogs. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224633/https://www.discogs.com/release/17272786-Black-Coffee-Subconsciously) from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Israel A, John. ["Black Coffee "Subconsciously" Drops Much Anticipated Album"](https://www.ubetoo.com/music/black-coffee-subconsciously/). Ubetoo. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224637/https://www.ubetoo.com/mp3-download/black-coffee-subconsciously/) from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Seroto, Butchie (February 5, 2021). 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Retrieved April 4, 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-OkayAfrica_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-OkayAfrica_5-1) Buyeye, Palesa. ["Interview: Black Coffee Remains at the Top of His Game - OkayAfrica"](https://www.okayafrica.com/interview-black-coffee-remains-at-the-top-of-his-game/189518). OkayAfrica. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224638/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/black-coffee-album-subconsciously-interview-2650598669) from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Bein, Kat (August 24, 2018). ["David Guetta, Black Coffee & Delilah Montagu's 'Drive': Listen"](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/david-guetta-black-coffee-drive-delilah-montagu-8472087/). *Billboard*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230901224639/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/david-guetta-black-coffee-drive-delilah-montagu-8472087/amp/) from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Mkhabela, Sabelo. 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["Black Coffee Releases Career-Defining Album 'Subconsciously'"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisakocay/2021/02/05/black-coffee-releases-career-defining-album-subconsciously/). *Forbes*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230901225654/https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisakocay/2021/02/05/black-coffee-releases-career-defining-album-subconsciously/amp/) from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Nkanjeni, Unathi (January 20, 2021). ["Black Coffee's new album has scored 100 million streams, and it hasn't even officially dropped yet"](https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-01-20-black-coffees-new-album-has-scored-100-million-streams-and-it-hasnt-even-officially-dropped-yet/). *TimesLIVE*. 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Retrieved February 4, 2022. v t e Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album 2000s Kish Kash – Basement Jaxx (2005) Push the Button – The Chemical Brothers (2006) Confessions on a Dance Floor – Madonna (2007) We Are the Night – The Chemical Brothers (2008) Alive 2007 – Daft Punk (2009) 2010s The Fame – Lady Gaga (2010) La Roux – La Roux (2011) Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites – Skrillex (2012) Bangarang – Skrillex (2013) Random Access Memories – Daft Punk (2014) Syro – Aphex Twin (2015) Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü – Jack Ü (2016) Skin – Flume (2017) 3-D The Catalogue – Kraftwerk (2018) Woman Worldwide – Justice (2019) 2020s No Geography – The Chemical Brothers (2020) Bubba – Kaytranada (2021) Subconsciously – Black Coffee (2022) Renaissance – Beyoncé (2023) Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – Fred Again (2024) Brat – Charli XCX (2025) Eusexua – FKA Twigs (2026) Authority control databases MusicBrainz release group --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Subconsciously](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subconsciously) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subconsciously?action=history)). 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