Two of the tracks were also recognized: "Bridge over Troubled Water" won for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, and "A Rock Somewhere" was nominated for Best Global Music Performance.

Jacob Collier first become known for publishing arrangements of popular songs on YouTube in which he performed multiple instruments and layered vocal harmonies.

[3] American record producer Quincy Jones contacted Collier after the release of his cover of Stevie Wonder's "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" (1974) in 2013, eventually assuming management of his career.

[5] "Never Gonna Be Alone," featuring Lizzy McAlpine and John Mayer, was released on 10 June 2022; it was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals.

[1] "Wellll", the second single, was released on 14 July 2023, alongside a music video featuring Collier on a custom five-string electric guitar.

4 had received unusually divided reactions from audiences; while some listeners applauded the musical proficiency displayed on the work, others shared feelings of "visceral disgust".

Two tracks received nominations as well: "A Rock Somewhere" for Best Global Music Performance and "Bridge over Troubled Water" for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella - he won the latter.