4 (Aitch album)

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]

4
Studio album by Aitch
Released	20 June 2025 (2025-06-20)
Recorded	2024–2025
Genre	Hip-hop[1]
Length	41:51
Label	Infinitum
Producer	LiTek Mike Blackburn Mojam Pezmo Sangy T9C WhYJay
Aitch chronology
Lost Files (2023) 4 (2025)
Singles from 4
"Straight Rhymez 2" Released: 6 March 2025[2] "Bounce" Released: 19 March 2025[3] "LUV?" Released: 24 April 2025[4] "Till L4te" Released: 22 May 2025[5] "Col4 Body" Released: 19 June 2025[6]

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
Source	Rating
Clash	8/10[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.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Clock The G4me" (featuring Chimpo)	Harrison Armstrong Chimpo WhYJay LiTek	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)	Armstrong Tyrone Paul WhYJay LiTek	WhYJay LiTek	2:08
5.	"Test" (featuring AJ Tracey)	Armstrong Ché Grant WhYJay LiTek	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 Cuthbert 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)	Armstrong Anne-Marie Nicholson Omer Murray	Mojam	2:37
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)	Armstrong Achi Avelino Omer Murray Nickolas Ashford Jo Armstead Valerie Simpson	Mojam	2:39
15.	"Straight Rhymez 2"	Armstrong Pezmo	Pezmo	2:43
16.	"Room 44"	Armstrong WhYJay LiTek	WhYJay LiTek	3:02
Total length:				41:51

Deluxe edition additional tracks

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
17.	"4 The Soul"	Armstrong		2:18
18.	"Pick Up The P4ce"	Armstrong		1:26
19.	"My Slime" (featuring Nafe Smallz)	Armstrong Nathan Adams		3:03
20.	"Gr4vey4rd Shift" (featuring Headie One)	Armstrong Irving Adjei	M1OnTheBeat	3:56
Total length:				52:16

Notes

• All track titles are stylised in all caps.^[21]
• "M40" samples "Life's a Bitch" by Nas featuring AZ.^[22]

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