4 (Aitch album)

4
Studio album by
Aitch
Released20 June 2025 (2025-06-20)
Recorded2024–2025
GenreHip-hop[1]
Length41:51
LabelInfinitum
Producer
  • LiTek
  • Mike Blackburn
  • Mojam
  • Pezmo
  • Sangy
  • T9C
  • WhYJay
Aitch chronology
Lost Files
(2023) 		4
(2025)
Singles from 4
  1. "Straight Rhymez 2"
    Released: 6 March 2025[2]
  2. "Bounce"
    Released: 19 March 2025[3]
  3. "LUV?"
    Released: 24 April 2025[4]
  4. "Till L4te"
    Released: 22 May 2025[5]
  5. "Col4 Body"
    Released: 19 June 2025[6]

4 is the second studio album by British rapper Aitch, released on 20 June 2025. The album features guest appearances from Chimpo, Tigga Da Author, Pozer, AJ Tracey, Tamera, Anne-Marie, Kenzo Str8Drop and Avelino. The deluxe edition adds guest appearances from Nafe Smallz and Headie One.[7] The album was released independently by Infinitum.[8][9][10]

Background

On 17 April 2025, Aitch announced his second studio album, 4, through a pop-up event in Manchester. The rapper appeared at four locations across the city aboard a fire truck playing new music from the album.[11]

4 is a tribute to Aitch's roots, specifically referencing his Manchester postcode, M40, which inspired the album's title. He has stated that 4 is less personal than his debut album, Close to Home, and described it as more energetic, and representing the culture of Manchester.[12][13]

Singles

The lead single, "Straight Rhymez 2", a sequel to his breakout hit Straight Rhymez (2018), was released 6 March 2025.[14] The song charted at number 45 on the UK Independent Singles Chart. The second single "Bounce" was released on 19 March 2025.[15] The third single "LUV?", featuring Anne-Marie, was released on 24 April 2025. The single charted number 47 on the UK Independent Singles Chart.[16][17] The fourth single "Till L4te", featuring Pozer, was released on 22 May 2025.[18] The fifth and final single "Col4 Body", featuring Tiggs Da Author, was released on 19 June.[19]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[20]

Andy Hill of Clash described the album as a bold departure from the softer tone of his debut album, calling it a "treasure trove of bangers". However, he noted that its provocative lyrics, such as: "head so good / never doubt your intelligence", may divide listeners between seeing it as playful or misogynistic.[20]

Track listing

4 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Clock The G4me" (featuring Chimpo)
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
2:24
2."Bounce"
  • Armstrong
  • Mustafa Omer
  • James Murray
  • Mojam
2:35
3."Col4 Body" (with Tiggs Da Author)
  • Armstrong
  • Adam Muhabwa
  • Omer
  • Murray
  • Ian Stoffer
  • Mojam
  • IanoBeatz
2:25
4."Till L4te" (featuring Pozer)
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
2:08
5."Test" (featuring AJ Tracey)
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
2:38
6."M40"
  • Armstrong
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • Sangy
  • Mike Blackburn
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • Sangy
  • Mike Blackburn
2:45
7."Loud!"
  • Armstrong
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
2:05
8."Locked In" (featuring Tamera)
  • Armstrong
  • Tamera
  • Omer
  • Murray
  • Mojam
3:18
9."SOS"
  • Armstrong
  • Omer
  • Murray
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • Tamera
  • Max Moise
  • Rosie Williams
  • Mojam
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
2:47
10."LUV?" (featuring Anne-Marie)
Mojam2:37
11."Pop It Off" (featuring Kenzo Str8Drop)
  • Armstrong
  • Marco McKenzie
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • T9C
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • T9C
2:22
12."Ride Wimme"
  • Armstrong
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
2:50
13."B4e Ple4se"
  • Armstrong
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
2:25
14."Business" (featuring Avelino)
Mojam2:39
15."Straight Rhymez 2"
  • Armstrong
  • Pezmo
Pezmo2:43
16."Room 44"
  • Armstrong
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
  • WhYJay
  • LiTek
3:02
Total length:41:51
Deluxe edition additional tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
17."4 The Soul"
  • Armstrong
 
18."Pick Up The P4ce"
  • Armstrong
 
19."My Slime" (featuring Nafe Smallz)
 
20."Gr4veyard Shift" (featuring Headie One)
 

Notes

Charts

Chart performance for 4
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[23] 5
UK Albums (OCC)[24] 7
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[25] 1
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[26] 2

References

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  2. ^ "Aitch goes in on "Straight Rhymes 2"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  3. ^ Murray, Robin. "Aitch Returns With New Single 'Bounce'". Clash. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  4. ^ Ahmed, Aneesa. "Aitch teams up with Anne-Marie to tackle modern romance on new single 'LUV?'". NME. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Aitch & Pozer Fuse Their Unique Sounds On New Track "TILL L4TE"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Col4 Body - by Aitch & Tiggs Da Author". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  7. ^ "4 Deluxe Download". Shopify. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Aitch – 4". Clash Music. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  9. ^ HORVATH, ZACHARY. "Aitch Reps The "4" On His Sophomore Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  10. ^ Dana, Danai. "Culted Meets: Aitch got real with us for his new album drop". Culted. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  11. ^ Maidment, Adam (17 April 2025). "Aitch stuns fans in Manchester as he appears on top of fire truck for big announcement". Manchester Evening. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  12. ^ Pilley, Max (18 April 2025). "Aitch announces second album '4': 'I'm just letting it all out'". NME. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  13. ^ Garratt-Stanley, Fred (17 June 2025). "Aitch: 'I just wanna set good examples and spread good vibes'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  14. ^ "Straight Rhymez 2 - Song by Aitch". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  15. ^ Taylor, Sam. "Aitch has released a new independent single, 'Bounce'". Dork. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  16. ^ "Aitch and Anne-Marie hook up again on new song LUV?". Music News. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  17. ^ Stickler, Jon. "Aitch Unveils New Single LUV? Featuring Anne-Marie". Stereoboard. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  18. ^ "Aitch enlists Pozer for new single 'TILL L4TE'". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  19. ^ "AITCH – full Official Charts History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 21 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  20. ^ a b Hill, Andy (19 June 2025). "Aitch 4. Blistering return to form from the Manc marvel". Clash. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  21. ^ "4 by Aitch on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  22. ^ Morris, Damien (22 June 2025). "Albums of the week: Haim, Loyle Carner, Aitch and James McMurtry". The Observer. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  23. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  24. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  25. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  26. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
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