For Certain (EP)

For Certain is the second EP by American rapper Bia, which was released on December 11, 2020 through Epic Records.[1][2] The EP was preceded and supported by the singles; "Free Bia (1st Day Out)", "Cover Girl", "Same Hands" featuring Lil Durk, and "Skate", which were released throughout 2020. For Certain features guest appearances from Lil Jon, Lil Durk, Doe Boy and 42 Dugg. The EP was executive produced by Bia, AzizTheShake, & Lil Rich.

For Certain
EP by
Bia
ReleasedDecember 11, 2020
Recorded2019-2020
Genre
Length21:00
LabelEpic
Producer
  • Aziz the Shake
  • Lil Rich
  • CB Mix
  • London J
Bia chronology
Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado
(2018)		 For Certain
(2020)
Singles from For Certain
  1. "Free Bia (1st Day Out)"
    Released: March 27, 2020
  2. "Cover Girl"
    Released: April 3, 2020
  3. "Same Hands"
    Released: September 25, 2020
  4. "Skate"
    Released: November 20, 2020

Background and development

In 2014, Bia signed a joint record deal with RCA Records and Pharrell's label I Am Other. During this time she released a mixtape titled, #CHOLASEASON in 2014, as well as the Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado EP in 2018. In 2019, Bia would separate from the labels claiming she was prevented from releasing music.[3] After her first independently released single "One Minute Warning" in August 2019, Bia would be featured on the Russ collaboration, "Best on Earth" in October 2019. The song would peak at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and be certified Platinum by the RIAA.[4][5]

In early 2020, Bia would sign a new record deal with Epic Records and started releasing single throughout the year in anticipation for the EP. Bia initially announced the project's title to be "Rich Tiers", but the title was later changed in favour of "For Certain", its title taken from the hook of the single "Cover Girl".[3] On December 8, Bia took to her social media accounts to announce the project and revealed the cover art.[1] The following day, Bia revealed the tracklisting.

People ask me why I chose to name this EP For Certain. Without getting too preachy this is the first time in my life I'm certain about everything. I move with surety & that's because everything I'm doing is authentic. There's a power that comes from not seeking validation from anyone other than YOU. That's what I feel. I've had wins and even more losses to know that THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Be true to you and those around you, proceed with love and what's for you is for you.

— Bia discussing the EP title.[6]

Singles

Bia released the lead single, "Free Bia (1st Day Out)" on March 27, 2020. The song discusses Bia's experience with her previous record label and how she was "shelved" for multiple years, as well as celebrating her newfound freedom. The second single "Cover Girl", was released on April 3, 2020, alongside a "quarantine" music video.[7] The third and fourth singles, "Same Hands" featuring Lil Durk and "Skate" were released in September and November that same year.[8][9]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

For Certain track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bia Bia" (featuring Lil Jon)
  • AzizTheShake
  • Lil Rich
2:05
2."Skate"
  • Bianca Landrau
  • Chris Barnett
CB Mix2:43
3."Whole Lotta Money"Bianca LandrauLondon Jae2:36
4."Same Hands" (featuring Lil Durk)
CB Mix3:26
5."Automatic" (featuring Doe Boy and 42 Dugg)
AzizTheShake3:09
6."Plate"
  • Bianca Landrau
  • Anthony Moses Davis
  • Abdul Aziz Dieng
AzizTheShake2:37
7."Cover Girl"
  • Bianca Landrau
  • Abdul Aziz Dieng
  • Enoch Harris III
  • AzizTheShake
  • Lil Rich
2:29
8."Free Bia (1st Day Out)"
  • Bianca Landrau
  • Enoch Harris III
Lil Rich1:55
Total length:21:00

Notes

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various December 11, 2020
Epic
[11]

References
  1. "BIA ✍🏽 on Instagram: "FOR CERTAIN EP 12/11 PRE-SAVE link in my bio ✨ I hope you love listening as much as I loved making this 🧡 thank you for being patient 🥳"". Instagram. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  2. "Bia Returns With "For Certain" EP Ft. Lil Jon, Lil Durk, Doe Boy, & 42 Dugg". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (April 8, 2020). "Russ' 'Best On Earth' Collaborator BIA Discusses New Epic Records Deal, Rihanna & Nicki Minaj". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  4. "Bia". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIltV6_AW1a/?igshid=109e4t02ev402
  7. Powell, Jon (April 6, 2020). "BIA shows off in "Cover Girl" quarantine visual". REVOLT. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  8. Cho, Regina (September 25, 2020). "BIA taps Lil Durk for new single "Same Hands"". REVOLT. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  9. "Bia / Crashing An Ice Skating Rink In "SKATE" Visual". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  10. "BIA - FOR CERTAIN". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  11. MVP, Viral. "BIA 'FOR CERTAIN' Album Release Date Debut New". OnSMASH. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
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