Winter's Diary 5 is the fifth studio album by American rapper and singer Tink, released on July 12, 2024, through Winter's Diary and Empire Distribution. It is the fifth installment of the Winter's Diary series started by Tink in 2012.[1] In order to promote the album, Tink joined Jhené Aiko's The Magic Hour tour as an opening act.[2]

Winter's Diary 5
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 12, 2024 (2024-07-12)
GenreR&B
Length44:06
Label
Producer
  • Alan Ami
  • Aphillyated
  • Bankroll Got It
  • The Breed
  • Bizness Boi
  • Camper
  • Cardiak
  • Chopsquad DJ
  • Daniel Church
  • CRVS
  • Derelle Rideout
  • Zach Ezzy
  • Cam Griff
  • Hitmaka
  • Hossy
  • Tyler James
  • Lou Xtwo
  • James Maddocks
  • Oh Gosh Leotus
  • RockBoyBeats
  • Tyler Rohn
  • Saint Luca
  • Jesse Salcedo
  • S.Dot
  • Skiponthebeat
  • SpenceDidThis
  • Th3ory
  • Vinnl
  • Wu10
  • Ye Ali
Tink chronology
Thanks 4 Nothing
(2023)
Winter's Diary 5
(2024)
Singles from Winter's Diary 5
  1. "Charged Up"
    Released: April 10, 2024
  2. "Huh"
    Released: May 10, 2024
  3. "Songs About U"
    Released: May 31, 2024

Background

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Three singles were released prior to the album. The lead single, Charged Up, was released on April 10, 2024, accompanied by a music video.[3] The second single, Huh, was released on May 10, 2024 and the "sultry, Sam Brave-directed music video" premiered on the same day.[4] The final single before the album release, Songs About U, featuring Summer Walker was released on May 31, 2024. The Source described the collaboration as "a testament to the enduring allure of R&B, transcending boundaries and leaving a lasting impact on contemporary music".[5]

Track listing

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Winter's Diary 5 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."WD5 Intro"
1:41
2."Huh"Home
  • Bizness Boi
  • Hitmaka
  • Vinnyl
  • Ye Ali
2:18
3."Stressin"
  • Home
  • Chrishan
  • Imani
  • Bizness Boi
  • Hitmaka
  • James Maddocks
  • Oh Gosh Leotus
2:48
4."Charged Up"
  • Home
  • Chrishan
  • Hitmaka
  • Imani
  • Alan Ami
  • Bizness Boi
  • CRVS
  • Cam Griff
  • Hitmaka
  • Skiponthebeat
  • Tyler James
2:59
5."Bless Me Don't Stress Me"Home
  • Aphillyated
  • Bizness Boi
  • Daniel Church
  • Hitmaka
  • Jesse Salcedo
  • Th3ory
  • Tyler Rohn
3:06
6."Songs About U" (with Summer Walker)
  • Home
  • Imani
  • Summer Walker
  • Ron E
  • Griff
  • Hitmaka
  • S.Dot
3:14
7."Hit a Lick" (featuring NoCap)
  • Home
  • Hitmaka
  • No Cap
Chopsquad DJ2:59
8."Playa" (featuring Skilla Baby)
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Hitmaka
2:14
9."Grip Tight"
  • Home
  • Goldiie
  • Hitmaka
  • Lou Xtwo
  • Saint Luca
  • Zach Ezzy
3:59
10."Make It Make Sense"Home
  • Bizness Boi
  • Derelle Rideout
  • Hitmaka
  • Oh Gosh Leotus
2:14
11."Attention"
  • Home
  • Imani
  • Ron E
3:05
12."Past Those Interlude" (featuring Jeremih)
  • Camper
  • Hitmaka
1:54
13."Jealous"
  • Hitmaka
  • Lou Xtwo
3:11
14."Insane"
  • Home
  • Imani
  • Hitmaka
  • Hossy
  • Lou Xtwo
2:48
15."Lows & Highs" (featuring Janine)HomeSpenceDidThis2:58
16."Pretty Girls"
  • Home
  • Imani
  • Ron E
  • Cardiak
  • Hitmaka
  • Wu10
2:38
Total length:44:06

Personnel

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  • Tink – vocals
  • Mike Seaberg – mastering, engineering, mixing on all tracks except "Songs About U"
  • Jaycen Joshua – mastering and mixing on all tracks except "Songs About U", engineering on "Charged Up" and "Bless Me Don't Stress Me"
  • Nigel Johnston – mixing on "Songs About U"
  • Jesse Jazz – recording
  • Shawn "Source" Jarrett – recording on "Charged Up"

Charts

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Chart performance for Winter's Diary 5
Chart (2024) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 140
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 24
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 48

References

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  1. ^ Murray, Robin (July 12, 2024). "R&B Goddess Tink Shines On 'Winter's Diary 5'". Clash. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Lebona, Namhla (April 16, 2024). "Tink Announces Her New Album, "Winter's Diary 5", & a Tour With Jhene Aiko". Mefeater. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Inman, Demicia (April 12, 2024). "Larry June, Tink, Lenny Kravitz, And More Drop New Music Videos". Vibe. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  4. ^ LNU, Rashad (May 14, 2024). "New Video: Tink – 'Huh'". That Grape Juice.net. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Grant, Shawn (May 31, 2024). "Tink Releases Powerful New Single "Songs About U" Feat. Summer Walker". The Source. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "Tink Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Tink Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "Tink Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2024.