Ivy to Roses is the debut mixtape by English singer Mabel. It was originally released on 13 October 2017 through Polydor.[1] This was followed by a reissue on 18 January 2019, with a new cover art and the inclusion of released material.[2] The album's original release spawned one single, "Begging", while also including the top ten hit "Finders Keepers". The 2019 reissue spawned three singles; "Fine Line", "One Shot", and "Don’t Call Me Up", with the latter becoming her biggest hit to date, reaching three in the UK. The reissue also included the previously released featured singles "My Lover", "Cigarette", and "Ring Ring".

Ivy to Roses
Cover for the 2019 re-release
Mixtape by
Released
  • 13 October 2017 (2017-10-13)
  • 18 January 2019 (2019-01-18) (re-issue)
GenreR&B
Length45:56
LabelPolydor
Producer
Mabel chronology
Bedroom EP
(2016)
Ivy to Roses
(2017)
High Expectations
(2019)
Singles from Ivy to Roses
  1. "Begging"
    Released: 11 October 2017

Singles

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Original release

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The original release of Ivy to Roses features "Finders Keepers" and "Begging". The lead single, "Finders Keepers", was initially released on 26 May 2017, as part of her Bedroom EP.[3] The song was released as a mainstream single in August 2017, with an accompanying music video. In November 2017, the song impacted the UK Singles Chart, and was certified platinum.[4] The song also charted in Ireland and Scotland. The second single, "Begging", was released shortly afterwards, but failed to chart.

Reissue

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The 2019 reissue of Ivy to Roses features six singles released subsequent to the original release. These include "My Lover" (with Not3s), "Fine Line" (featuring Not3s), "Cigarette" (with Raye and Stefflon Don), "Ring Ring" (with Jax Jones and Rich the Kid), "One Shot" and "Don’t Call Me Up". Following charting at 14 in the UK, "My Lover" was certified platinum.[4] Mabel's other certifications also include "Fine Line" being gold, "Cigarette" being silver and "Ring Ring" being silver.[4]

On 18 January 2019, "Don’t Call Me Up" was released as the next single from the mixtape, and debuted at 11 and later reaching a peak of 3 on the UK charts, as well as earning the number 1 spot on the UK Official Trending charts.[5][6]

Track listing

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Ivy to Roses (2017)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Come Over"
4:14
2."Begging"
  • McVey
  • Crocker
  • Pott
  • Crocker
3:18
3."Finders Keepers" (featuring Kojo Funds)
  • JD Reid
4:29
4."Ivy"
  • Poole
3:30
5."Low Key"
  • McVey
  • Pott
3:49
6."Roses"
  • McVey
  • Crocker
  • Kelly Richardson
  • Crocker
3:50
7."Weapon"
  • Compass
3:04
8."Passionfruit"3:02
9."Finders Keepers" (featuring Kojo Funds, Burna Boy & Don-E)
  • McVey
  • Reid
  • McVey-Roudette
  • Bellot
  • Marsden
  • Reid
4:28
Total length:33:44
Ivy to Roses – reissue (2019)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Call Me Up"Steve Mac2:58
2."One Shot"
  • McVey
  • Gabriel "GA" Gusimo
  • Jordan D Reid
  • Kelly Richardson
3:52
3."Fine Line" (featuring Not3s)JD Reid3:31
4."Finders Keepers" (featuring Kojo Funds)
  • McVey
  • Reid
  • McVey-Roudette
  • Errol Bellot
  • Stephen Marsden
JD Reid4:28
5."My Lover" (with Not3s)
  • Odunaike
  • McVey
  • Jay Weathers
  • Alistair O'Donnell
3:12
6."Ring Ring" (Jax Jones featuring Mabel and Rich the Kid)3:37
7."Cigarette" (with Raye and Stefflon Don)
  • Sickdrumz
  • Raye
  • Lewis Hughes
  • Nicholas Audino
  • Charlie Handsome
  • Twice as Nice
  • Charlie Handsome
3:07
8."Ivy"
  • Poole
3:30
9."Come Over"
4:14
10."Begging"
  • McVey
  • Crocker
  • Pott
  • Crocker
3:18
11."Low Key"
  • McVey
  • Pott
  • Pott
  • Bless Beats
  • Kito
3:49
12."Roses"
  • McVey
  • Crocker
  • Richardson
  • Crocker
3:50
13."Weapon"
  • Compass
3:04
14."Passionfruit"3:02
15."Finders Keepers" (featuring Kojo Funds, Burna Boy & Don-E)
  • McVey
  • Reid
  • McVey-Roudette
  • Marsden
JD Reid4:28
Total length:45:56

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[14] Gold 10,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] Gold 100,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Review: Strength, Poise, and a Bit of Arrogance on Mabel's 'Ivy to Roses' Mixtape - Atwood Magazine". 30 October 2017. Archived from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Mabel re-releases 'Ivy To Roses' mixtape and drops 'Don't Call Me Up' video | RWD". rwdmag.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Mabel breaks down her breakout chart hit 'Finders Keepers'". www.nme.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Brit Certified". Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  5. ^ "MABEL | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  6. ^ "Mabel scores UK's Number 1 trending song". www.officialcharts.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Mabel Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  8. ^ "Danishcharts.dk – Mabel %5BUK%5D – Ivy to Roses". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  9. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Fusionnes – SNEP (Week 28, 2019)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 16 July 2019.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Mabel". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  11. ^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 22 February 2019. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  13. ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2019". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  14. ^ "Danish album certifications – Mabel – Ivy to Roses". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  15. ^ "British album certifications – Mabel – Ivy to Roses". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 May 2019.