D-Block Europe
{{Short description|British hip hop collective}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = D-Block Europe
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| origin = Lewisham, London, England
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| years_active = 2005–present{{cite web|url=http://dblockeurope.com/bio/|title=Bio – D-Block Europe|website=dblockeurope.com|access-date=27 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603235953/http://dblockeurope.com/bio/|archive-date=3 June 2019|url-status=live}}
| label = {{hlist|D-Block Records|EGA Distro|Caroline}}
| website = {{URL|dblockeurope.com}}
| current_members = * Young Adz
- Dirtbike LB
}}
D-Block Europe, often abbreviated to DBE, is a British hip hop collective consisting of Adam Nathaniel "Young Adz" Williams, and Ricky Earl "Dirtbike LB" Banton.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/d-block-europe|title=D-Block Europe|date=24 January 2019|website=Gigs and Tours|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604165641/https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/d-block-europe/|archive-date=4 June 2019|access-date=4 April 2019}} Their name originated after being co-signed by Jadakiss, resulting in Jadakiss launching the European stable of his record label D-Block Records, creating D-Block Europe. They started to put out tracks on their own label at the beginning of 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4yhn1JLNWGX2QnTCv4b4RKR/d-block-europe|title=BBC - D Block Europe|website=BBC|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406024937/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4yhn1JLNWGX2QnTCv4b4RKR/d-block-europe|archive-date=6 April 2019|access-date=4 April 2019}} The group rose to fame in 2017 after releasing numerous singles including "Large Amounts", "Darling" and "NASSty".
Young Adz is married to Ruby Nathaniel - Wilson.
D-Block Europe's first album The Blue Print: Us vs. Them reached number two on the UK Albums Chart on 16 October 2020. Before their Central Cee collaboration (Overseas){{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/61514/d-block-europe-ft-central-cee/|title = D-Block Europe ft Central Cee {{!}} full Official Chart History|website = Official Charts Company}} debuted inside the Top 10 on 26 November 2021,{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/|title = Official Singles Chart Top 100|website = Official Charts Company}} D-Block Europe were the act with the most hits without a top 10, despite managing to chart 29 singles into the UK top 75.{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/54297/d-block-europe/|title = D-Block Europe {{!}} full Official Chart History|website = Official Charts Company}} Their second album Lap 5 also reached number two on the UK Albums Chart on 30 September 2022.
They achieved their second top-10 single on the UK Singles Chart following their appearance on Clavish's November 2022 single "Rocket Science", which peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/clavish-d-block-europe-hit-number-1-on-official-trending-chart-with-rocket-science__37919/|title=Clavish & D-Block Europe hit Number 1 on Official Trending Chart with Rocket Science|last=Griffiths|first=George|work=Official Charts|date=22 November 2022|access-date=17 July 2023}} Months later, in June 2023, D-Block Europe released "Pakistan", which peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, marking their third top-10 single and second in a one-year span.{{cite web|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-clavish-pakistan/|title=D-Block Europe finally liberate official "Pakistan" version featuring Clavish|website=GRM Daily|date=29 June 2023|access-date=4 July 2023}} Following the release of "Pakistan", they released their mixtape DBE World, which peaked at number six on the UK Albums Chart; with the album, DBE broke the record for the rap act with the most top-ten albums in UK history.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Carl |title=Record Breakers! D-Block Europe now boast more Top 10 albums than any other British rap act|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/d-block-europe-dbe-world-record-breaker|date=2023-07-14|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The Official Chart |language=en}} This was later followed by the release of "Prada" in August 2023, a remixed version of DBE's "Ferrari Horses". Following the track's official release, it reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, marking their highest charting single while reaching number 1 in several countries such as Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, and Sweden. It also made its debut on the Canadian Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200.{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Carl |title=Doja Cat, Kenya Grace, Jung Kook & Jack Harlow, Tate McRae and cassö: Number 1 single race latest|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/doja-cat-kenya-grace-jung-kook-jack-harlow-tate-mcrae-and-casso-number-1-single-race/|date=2023-10-04|access-date=2023-10-04 |website=The Official Chart |language=en}}
Career
= 2010–2019: Career beginnings, ''Any Minute Now'', ''Home Alone'', ''PTSD'', and ''Street Trauma'' =
{{Main|Street Trauma}}
Adam Nathaniel "Young Adz" Williams, half of D-Block Europe first began to create music in 2010 whereas Ricky Earl "Dirtbike LB" Banton was in and out of the streets at a young age. In 2013, Williams received a life-changing co-sign from New York legend, Jadakiss who saw potential in the young artist. Jadakiss later flew over to London to launch the European staple of his record label D-Block Records, hence the stage name, "D-Block Europe". The collective initially consisted of Young Adz and another rapper, Aero Sinc, however, Banton later joined the group after Williams promised to get off the streets together.{{Cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn1S5f-llrQ&ab_channel=DBlockEuropeTV|title=JADAKISS Introduces D Block Europe in London YOUNG ADZ & AERO SINC|date=30 October 2013|access-date=17 July 2023}}
Releasing several singles, DBE's first official mixtape, the Yxng Bane-assisted Any Minute Now was released on 20 July 2018.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/any-minute-now/1413858790|title=Any Minute Now by D-Block Europe & Yxng Bane|website=iTunes Store|date=20 July 2018|access-date=16 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724154007/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/any-minute-now/1413858790|archive-date=24 July 2018|url-status=live}} The album peaked in the top 20 on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 14.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/54297/d-block-europe/|title=D-Block Europe {{!}} full Official Chart history|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=16 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130050401/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/54297/d-block-europe/|archive-date=30 November 2019|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Madziwa |first=Essence |title=D-BLOCK EUROPE & YXNG BANE RELEASE NEW JOINT PROTECT 'ANY MINUTE NOW' |url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-yxng-bane-any-minute-now/ |date=2018-07-20|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}}
DBE's debut solo mixtape, Home Alone was released on 15 February 2019. The project featured their hit single "Kitchen Kings", which peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart resulting in the mixtape peaking at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, marking their first appearance in the top 10.
On 4 July 2019, DBE released "Home Pussy", the lead single for their mixtape PTSD. The single peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Copsey |first=Rob |title=Post Malone's Goodbyes is Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/post-malones-goodbyes-is-number-1-on-the-official-trending-chart__26816 |date=2019-07-09|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The Official Chart |language=en}} The project's second single, "Nookie" featuring Atlanta native Lil Baby was released on 12 September 2019. The track peaked at number 16 on UK Singles Chart, becoming their second single to reach the peak.{{Cite web |last=Brandle |first=Lars |title=Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey's 'Don't Call Me Angel' Is Flying to U.K. Chart Title |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/ariana-grande-miley-cyrus-lana-del-rey-dont-call-me-angel-uk/ |date=2019-09-16|access-date=2023-07-17 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}} The mixtape's final single, "Playing for Keeps" featuring Dave was released just a day prior to the project on 26 September 2019. The track peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Copsey |first=Rob |title=D-Block Europe and Dave's Playing For Keeps lands at Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/d-block-europe-and-daves-playing-for-keeps-lands-at-number-1-on-the-official-trending-chart__27412 |date=2019-10-01|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The Official Chart |language=en}} DBE's third mixtape, the highly acclaimed PTSD was released on 27 September 2019.{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=GRM |title=Watch D-Block Europe Discuss Their New Project PTSD, Their Raunchy Lyrics & More With Charlie Sloth |url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-charlie-sloth-interview/ |date=2019-10-05|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}} The project featured AJ Tracey, Chip, Dave, Jackboy, Krept and Konan, K-Trap, Lil Baby, Lil Pino, M Huncho, and Yxng Bane.{{Cite web |last=Davey |first=Jacob |title=D Block Europe Unveil 28-Track 'PTSD' Tracklist feat Dave, AJ Tracey and More |url=https://versus.uk.com/2019/09/d-block-europe-unveil-28-track-ptsd-tracklist-feat-dave-aj-tracey/ |date=2019-09-24|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=VERSUS |language=en}} Peaking at number five on the UK Albums Chart, the project marked DBE's highest charting album.{{Cite web |title=D Block Europe Talk PTSD, Relationship Advice & More - WATCH |url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/news/videos/d-block-europe-ptsd-relationship-advice-wireless/ |date=2019-09-26|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Capital Xtra |language=en}}
On 27 December 2019, DBE released "No Cellular Site", the lead single to their third mixtape, Street Trauma which was released the same day.{{cite web|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-street-trauma/|title=D-Block Europe Release Third Tape of the Year|work=GRM Daily|last=W|first=Courtney|date=27 December 2020|accessdate=17 July 2023}} The mixtape peaked at number nine on the UK Albums Chart, making it their third in the top 10.{{cite web|url=https://www.thelinkup.com/content/683/d-block-europe-release-third-mixtape-of-the-year-street-trauma|title=D-Block Europe Release Third mixtape of the Year|website=Thelinkup.com|date=27 December 2020|accessdate=17 July 2023}}
= 2020–2021: ''The Blue Print: Us vs. Them'' and ''Home Alone 2'' =
{{Main|The Blue Print: Us vs. Them}}
On 11 June 2020, D-Block Europe released "Free 22", the lead single to their debut studio album, The Blue Print: Us vs. Them.{{Cite web |last=A. |first=Aron |title=D-Block Europe Ride Through On "Free 22" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/257522-d-block-europe-ride-through-on-free-22-new-song|date=2020-06-13|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} Shortly after, they released "Plain Jain" and "We Won" on 9 July 2020, and 6 August 2020, respectively.{{Cite web |last=Wynter |first=Courtney |title=PREMIERE: D BLOCK EUROPE SURPRISE DROP "PLAN JANE" VISUALS |url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-plain-jane/|date=2020-07-09|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Habbouchi |first=Hayley |title=Premiere: D Block Europe Come Through with Visuals for Fire New Track 'We Won' |url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-we-won/|date=2020-08-06|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}} Months later, the Aitch-assisted "UFO" was released on 2 October 2020.{{Cite web |last=Lavin |first=Will |title=D Block Europe announce debut album, share new single 'UFO' featuring Aitch |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/d-block-europe-announce-debut-album-share-new-single-ufo-featuring-aitch-2767893 |date=2020-10-02|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=NME |language=en}} The track proceeded to peak at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart becoming their highest-peaking track at the time.{{Cite web |last=Kreisler |first=Lauren |title=D-Block Europe ft. Aitch's UFO on track for highest new entry while 24kGldn's Mood set for third week at Number 1 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/d-block-europe-ft-aitch-s-ufo-on-track-for-highest-new-entry-while-24kgldns-mood-set-for-third-week-at-number-1__31150|date=2020-10-06|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The Official Chart |language=en}} This was followed by the release of the Raye-assisted "Ferrari Horses" on 9 October 2020, peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |title=D Block Europe Announce Debut Album The Blueprint – Us Vs. Them|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/d-block-europe-announce-debut-album-the-blueprint-us-vs-them/|date=2020-10-02|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Clash |language=en}} On 9 October 2020, DBE officially released their debut full-length studio album, The Blue Print: Us vs. Them which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart after being blocked from the number-one position from Headie One's debut album, Edna.{{Cite web |last=Petridis |first=Alexis |title=D-Block Europe: The Blueprint – Us vs Them review – UK rap stars box themselves in|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/oct/08/d-block-europe-the-blueprint-us-vs-them-review|date=2020-10-08|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The Guardian |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hawkes |first=Jake |title=D-Block Europe – The Blueprint Us Vs Them|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/d-block-europe-the-blueprint-us-vs-them/|date=2020-10-08|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Clash |language=en}}
On 1 July 2021, D-Block Europe released the Lil Pino-assisted, "Kevin McCallister", the lead single to their fourth mixtape, Home Alone 2, the sequel to their debut mixtape, Home Alone.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=D-Block Europe – The Blueprint Us Vs Them|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-07-02/50011/d-block-europe-return-to-the-fold-with-kevin-mccallister/|date=2021-07-02|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Revolt TV |language=en}} Months later, on 29 October 2021, D-Block Europe released "No Competition", the mixtape's second single while officially announcing the project. The track peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |title=D-Block Europe Announce 'Home Alone 2' Mixtape|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/d-block-europe-announce-home-alone-2-mixtape/|date=2020-10-29|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Clash |language=en}} Just a month later, on 19 November 2021, DBE released "Overseas" with Central Cee. The track proceeded to peak at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, making it DBE's highest peak on the charts.{{Cite web |last=Wynter |first=Courtney |title=D-Block Europe & Central Cee Head to France in Clean "Overseas" Visuals|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-central-cee/|date=2020-11-18|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Elle |title=D-Block Europe Tap Central Cee for Highly Anticipated Collab 'Overseas'|url=https://www.mixtapemadness.com/blog/music/d-block-europe-tap-central-cee-for-highly-anticipated-collab-overseas|date=2020-11-18|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Mixtape Madness |language=en}} The mixtape's final single, "Make You Smile" featuring AJ Tracey was released on 19 November 2021. The track peaked at number 15 on the Singles Charts.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=D-Block Europe and AJ Tracey take a trip overseas in "Make You Smile" visual|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-02-11/152364/d-block-europe-aj-tracey-make-you-smile-video/|date=2021-11-02|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Revolt TV |language=en}} Home Alone 2 was officially released on 19 November 2021, peaking at number six on the UK Albums Chart.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=Listen to D-Block Europe's 'Home Alone 2' project|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-11-19/128026/listen-to-d-block-europes-home-alone-2-project/|date=2021-11-19|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Revolt TV |language=en}}
= 2022–present: ''Lap 5'', ''DBE World'' and ''Rolling Stone'' =
{{Main|Lap 5|Rolling Stone (album)}}
On 12 May 2022, DBE released "Black Beatles", the lead single from their second studio album, Lap 5.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=D-Block Europe return with new visual for "Black Beatles"|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-05-13/168601/d-block-europe-black-beatles-video/|date=2022-05-13|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Revolt TV |language=en}} The second single, "Elegant & Gang" accompanied by Ghost Killer Track was released on 9 June 2022. The track peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Courtney |first=Wynter |title=D-Block Europe Share New Single 'Elegant & Gang'|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-elegant-and-gang/|date=2022-06-09|access-date=2022-07-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}} The third single, "Fantasy" was released on 21 July 2022, peaking at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart. Alongside the single's release, the album was officially announced.{{Cite web |last=Olaoya |first=Ezra |title=D-Block Europe Announce New Album Lap 5 With "Fantasy" Visuals|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/ezra-olaoyo/d-block-europe-fantasy-lap-5-announcement|date=2022-07-22|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Complex |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Courtney |first=Wynter |title=D-Block Europe Announce Lap 5 Album with New "Fantasy" Visuals|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-lap-5-fantasy/|date=2022-07-21|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}} The album's fourth single, "Man in the Mirror", solely featuring Williams, was released on 16 September 2022, peaking at number 40 on the Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=Young Adz drops off new visual for "Man In The Mirror"|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-08-30/189085/young-adz-man-in-the-mirror-video/|date=2022-08-30|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Revolt TV |language=en}} The album's final single, "4 the Win" was released just a day prior to the official album. On 23 September 2022, Lap 5 was officially released, debuting at number two on the UK Albums Chart.{{Cite magazine|last=Olaoya|first=Ezra|title=D-Block Europe's 'Lap 5' Album Is Here|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/ezra-olaoyo/d-block-europe-lap-5-album-stream|date=2022-09-23|access-date=2023-07-17|magazine=Complex|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620182759/https://www.complex.com/music/a/ezra-olaoyo/d-block-europe-lap-5-album-stream|archive-date=June 20, 2023|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Griffiths |first=George |title=D-Block Europe, Mark Owen, 5 Seconds of Summer and Sports Team in four-way charge for the UK's Number 1 album|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/d-block-europe-mark-owen-5-seconds-of-summer-and-sports-team-in-four-way-charge-for-the-uk-s-number-1-album-__37451|date=2022-09-26|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The Official Chart |language=en}}
On 17 November, D-Block Europe appeared on Clavish's "Rocket Science" which peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart, marking their second top-ten single.
"Side Effects", the lead single for D-Block Europe's fifth mixtape, DBE World was released on 15 June 2023. The track peaked at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=GRM |title=D-Block Europe Fly Overseas in Brand New "Side Effects" Video|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-side-effects/|date=2023-06-09|access-date=2023-06-17 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}} The mixtape's second single, the highly anticipated "Pakistan" featuring Clavish was released on 29 June 2023. The single peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart, marking DBE's third top-ten single. The mixtape's final single, "Potential" was released just a day prior to the official mixtape, peaking at number 48 on the Singles Chart.{{Cite web |last=Nylander |first=Davina |title=D-Block Europe Unleash DBE World Mixtape & "Potential" Video|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-dbe-world/|date=2023-06-29|access-date=2023-07-07 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}} On 7 July 2023, DBE World was officially released and proceeded to peak at number six on the UK Albums chart, marking their seventh in the top ten.{{Cite web |last=Keith |first=James |title=D-Block Europe Share New 24-Track Project DBE World|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/d-block-europe-dbe-world|date=2023-07-10|access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Complex |language=en}} The mixtape also broke the record for the most top-ten hip-hop albums by an artist in the UK history.{{Cite web |last=Brandle |first=Lars |title=D-Block Europe Sets U.K. Chart Record|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/d-block-europe-uk-chart-record-1235372668/|date=2023-07-17|access-date=2023-07-17 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}}
On 11 August 2023, a remix of "Ferrari Horses" with Cassö and Raye, "Prada", was released.{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=GRM |title=D-Block Europe & Raye Join Cassö for "Prada"|url=https://grmdaily.com/casso-d-block-europe-raye-prada-audio/|date=2023-08-11|access-date=2023-10-04 |website=GRM Daily |language=en}} The track proceeded to reach number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, marking D-Block Europe's highest charting single and their second top 10 in 2023. On 30 November 2023, D-Block Europe released "I Need It Now", the lead single to their third full-length studio album, Rolling Stone.{{Cite web|last=Archibald-Powell|first=Naimah|title=D-Block Europe Announce New Album Rolling Stone with "I Need It Now" Visuals|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-i-need-it-now/|website=GRM Daily|date=2023-12-01|access-date=2023-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208060006/https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-i-need-it-now/|archive-date=December 8, 2023|url-status=live}} Alongside the album announcement, they also announced their first concert back at the O2 Arena.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Laura |title=D-Block Europe Announce New Album Rolling Stone And London Show At The O2|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/242123/9|date=2023-12-01|access-date=2023-12-01 |website=Stereoboard |language=en}} After selling out their first show in just two days, they announced another four dates at the O2 Arena alongside a date in the Manchester AO Arena.{{Cite web |last=Pilly |first=Max |title=D-Block Europe announce two extra shows at The O2 in London due to phenomenal demand|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/d-block-europe-announce-two-extra-shows-at-the-o2-in-london-due-to-phenomenal-demand-3555426|date=2023-12-07|access-date=2023-12-26 |website=NME |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Laura |title=D-Block Europe Announce Fourth London Date And Manchester Show For February|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/242227/9|date=2023-12-08|access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Stereoboard |language=en}} On 4 January 2024, D-Block Europe released "Skims", the second single from Rolling Stone.{{Cite web|last=Scott|first=Jim|title=D-BLOCK EUROPE MARK RETURN WITH NEW BANGER "SKIMS"|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-skims/|date=2024-01-05|access-date=2024-01-05|website=GRM Daily|language=en}} On 11 January 2024 DBE released the final single from their album, "Eagle" featuring Noizy after filming the music video in Albania just days prior.{{Cite web|title=D-BLOCK EUROPE UNLEASH NEW "EAGLE" VIDEO FEATURING NOIZY|url=https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-noizy-eagle/|website=GRM Daily|date=January 11, 2024|access-date=January 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111204215/https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-noizy-eagle/|archive-date=January 11, 2024|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jon|title=D-Block Europe drops off latest visual for "Eagle" with Noizy|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2024-01-11/347894/d-block-europe-drops-off-latest-visual-for-eagle-with-noizy/|website=Revolt|date=January 11, 2024|access-date=January 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111225353/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2024-01-11/347894/d-block-europe-drops-off-latest-visual-for-eagle-with-noizy/|archive-date=January 11, 2024|url-status=live}} On 12 January 2024 D-Block Europe released third full-length studio album, Rolling Stone.{{Cite magazine|last=Keith|first=James|title=D-Block Europe Draft Kodak Black, Yxng Bane & Noizy For New Album 'Rolling Stone'|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/d-block-europe-rolling-stone-album-stream|magazine=Complex|date=15 January 2024|access-date=21 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115170649/https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/d-block-europe-rolling-stone-album-stream|archive-date=15 January 2024|url-status=live}} The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart becoming D-Block Europe's first number one album on the chart and extending their record as the rap artists with the most top ten albums.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/d-block-europe-rolling-stone-number-1/|title=D-Block Europe celebrate first-ever Number 1 album with Rolling Stone|website=Official Charts Company|last=Smith|first=Carl|date=January 19, 2024|access-date=January 21, 2024|archive-date=January 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120000229/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/d-block-europe-rolling-stone-number-1/|url-status=live}} Rolling Stone sold 18,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, with 58.2% of its total coming from the 11,000 physical copies sold in the album's first week.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/d-block-europe-are-titans-of-uk-rap-inside-ega-distro-s-chart-topping-album-campaign/089145|title='D-Block Europe are titans of UK rap': Inside EGA Distro's chart-topping album campaign|magazine=Music Week|last=Paine|first=Andre|date=January 19, 2024|access-date=January 21, 2024|archive-date=January 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120093917/https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/d-block-europe-are-titans-of-uk-rap-inside-ega-distro-s-chart-topping-album-campaign/089145|url-status=live}} On the UK Singles Chart the tracks "I Need it Now", "Skims", and "Eagle" reached number 78, 72, and 19, respectively. UK chart rules prevent artists from having more than three songs in the top 40 at once, otherwise, data showed that an additional two tracks would appear on the charts. The album also beat out 21 Savage's American Dream which debuted at the #2 spot and The Vaccines' Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations which debuted at #3.{{cite news|url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24055117.vaccines-d-block-europe-battle-number-one-album/|title=The Vaccines and D Block Europe battle for number one album|newspaper=Daily Echo|date=January 19, 2024|access-date=January 21, 2024|archive-date=January 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119033351/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24055117.vaccines-d-block-europe-battle-number-one-album/|url-status=live}}
Discography
{{main|D-Block Europe discography}}
Studio albums
- The Blue Print: Us vs. Them (2020)
- Lap 5 (2022)
- Rolling Stone (2024)
Mixtapes
- Home Alone (2019)
- PTSD (2019)
- Street Trauma (2019)
- Home Alone 2 (2021)
- DBE World (2023)
Filmography
=Television=
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! Year ! Title ! Yung Adz's role ! Dirtbike LB's role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
| scope="row"| 2020
| style="background:lightblue;" align="center" colspan="2"| Themselves | Series 3; Episode 3 |
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Awards and nominations
References
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