In 2022, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It charted internationally in more than a dozen countries. It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, earning 53,000 total album-equivalent units in its first week. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, one of whom calling it the album that ushered Keem into the spotlight. 'Family Ties' peaked at number 18 on the Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, marking Keem's first Grammy Award. 'Durag Activity' peaked at number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Melodic Blue was supported by four singles, including ' Durag Activity' with Scott and ' Family Ties' with Lamar. The deluxe edition of The Melodic Blue, released on October 28, 2022, contained additional guest appearances from PinkPantheress and Lil Uzi Vert.
An updated version, released on September 22, features an additional guest appearance from singer Brent Faiyaz. The standard version of the album featured guest appearances by rappers Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott and Don Toliver. It was released on September 10, 2021, by PGLang and Columbia Records, with Keem serving as the executive producer. The Melodic Blue is the debut studio album by American rapper and record producer Baby Keem.
