Lap 5 is the second studio album by British hip-hop collective D-Block Europe, self-released on 23 September 2022. In addition to featuring members Dirtbike LB and Young Adz on specific tracks, it features guest appearances from Ghost Killer Track and Ed Sheeran, as well as vocals from Burna Boy. The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart. It was supported with five singles: "Black Beatles", "Elegant & Gang", "Fantasy", "Man in the Mirror" and "4 the Win", which all peaked in the top 50 of the UK Singles Chart. The album was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME

Kyann-Sian Williams of NME called the album "intriguing but uneven" but one on which the duo "show precisely why their formula works, and offer room for growth". Williams found that the duo "are truly in their stride when they can blend the more traditional hip-hop styles with suave melodies".

Year-end lists

Select year-end rankings of Lap 5
PublicationListRankRef.
Complex UKComplex UK's Best Albums of 202211

Track listing

Lap 5 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."If I Ruled the World"Nathaniel WilliamsRicky BantonHandz BeatzHandz Beatz3:14
2."Conor McGregor"WilliamsBantonLucas DanteXander DankbaarLucas DanteZenderBeats3:06
3."She's Not Anyone"WilliamsBantonJonathan Awote-MensahJae53:17
4."4 the Win"WilliamsBantonNathaniel LondonNathaniel London3:27
5."Buy It Plain / Flowers" (featuring Dirtbike LB)BantonSerrano GaddumMathias LiyewPeter GogolaSRNOAmbezzaDatBoiGetro4:24
6."Really Miss You"WilliamsBantonChé GrantAJ Tracey3:07
7."Bankroll Got Bigger"WilliamsBantonEight8R14 BeatsJony BeatsEight8R14 BeatsJony Beats3:10
8."Pass the Parcel"WilliamsBantonEight8R14 BeatsAlmer AmentEight8R14 BeatsAMENT3:27
9."Proud of Me" (featuring Dirtbike LB)BantonDirtbike LB2:40
10."Bando Baby Diaries" (featuring Young Adz)WilliamsMondoBenjamin IbrahimovicMondoYo Benji2:41
11."Half Time"WilliamsBantonObi EbeleUche EbeleDa Beatfreakz3:58
12."Fantasy"WilliamsBanton2:36
13."Elegant & Gang" (with Ghost Killer Track)WilliamsBantonJunior YapeGhost Killer Track3:25
14."Lonely Lovers" (featuring Ed Sheeran)WilliamsBantonEdward SheeranBoumidjal WWDHolo MobbBoumidjalHoloMobb3:54
15."Man in the Mirror" (featuring Young Adz)WilliamsEight8R14 BeatsOB MUS1CSavantEight8R14 BeatsOB MUS1CSavant3:05
16."Black Beatles"WilliamsBantonLondonNathaniel London2:40
Total length:52:11

Notes

  • "She’s Not Anyone" originally featured Burna Boy; however, his verse was removed from the album a week after its release for unknown reasons.

Charts

Chart performance for Lap 5
Chart (2022)Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)75
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)118
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)35
Irish Albums (OCC)13
UK Albums (OCC)2
UK R&B Albums (OCC)1

Certifications

Certifications for Lap 5
RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)Gold100,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also