AJ Tracey made a statement with making a self-entitled album with the cover of him holding a baby goat, clearly a reference of him believing that he is the GOAT in the U.K. rap game.
AJ Tracey first burst onto the scene with the impressive song ‘Sprit Bomb’. Since then, he has progressed significantly with particular moments taking him to the next level. Following Spirit Bomb, the North-London rapper released Packages which was a bold statement showing that he wasn’t a one-hit wonder. Following that, he found success with songs such as Buster Cannon and the legendary song Thiago Silva. Last summer, the release of Butterflies gave AJ Tracey access to the mainstream audience which was reflected with the song hitting Top 20 in the charts and obtaining a Silver-Certification.
Up to this point, AJ had gained large parts of his success through hit-singles, therefore once he announced he would be releasing an album, questions were raised on whether he had the ability to deliver a consistent album on his own. He responded to these questions by assuring critics that he had adopted a strategy to show his versatility by attempting to make each song different in its own way. After having listened to the album, it is fair to say that the rapper delivered on his promise with songs spanning from sub-genres like garage (Ladbroke Grove) to country songs (Country Star) as well as ensuring he was sticking to his grime roots with Doing It.
In my opinion, AJ Tracey the album was very enjoyable to listen to, with the diverse production quality being a key factor in its success. The only improvement for AJ to focus on in his next project is his lyrical ability, with his bars often sounding repetitive or of similar content to what we have previously heard in the past.
With this album, there were many haters hoping that AJ would fall but it is safe to say that he delivered with the album finishing 3rd in the charts, while all being an independent rapper at the same time, an impressive feat in itself. Stand out songs:
• Wifey Riddim 3-I liked the continuation from previous parts of this songs, AJ clearly not forgetting his past. Great production from Steel Banglez.
• Ladbroke Grove-An unexpected vibe in this song, AJ dishing out a garage song surprising but very nice to her. This song was also accompanied with a lovely Jorja Smith sample.
• Nothing But Net-A great face-off between a grime legend in Giggs and a legend in the making in AJ Tracey Overall, a fantastic debut album, AJ Tracey definitely met the expectations set on him and didn’t let the pressure get to him. 8/10.
Over to Dave now…..
-Amil
AJ Tracey first burst onto the scene with the impressive song ‘Sprit Bomb’. Since then, he has progressed significantly with particular moments taking him to the next level. Following Spirit Bomb, the North-London rapper released Packages which was a bold statement showing that he wasn’t a one-hit wonder. Following that, he found success with songs such as Buster Cannon and the legendary song Thiago Silva. Last summer, the release of Butterflies gave AJ Tracey access to the mainstream audience which was reflected with the song hitting Top 20 in the charts and obtaining a Silver-Certification.
Up to this point, AJ had gained large parts of his success through hit-singles, therefore once he announced he would be releasing an album, questions were raised on whether he had the ability to deliver a consistent album on his own. He responded to these questions by assuring critics that he had adopted a strategy to show his versatility by attempting to make each song different in its own way. After having listened to the album, it is fair to say that the rapper delivered on his promise with songs spanning from sub-genres like garage (Ladbroke Grove) to country songs (Country Star) as well as ensuring he was sticking to his grime roots with Doing It.
In my opinion, AJ Tracey the album was very enjoyable to listen to, with the diverse production quality being a key factor in its success. The only improvement for AJ to focus on in his next project is his lyrical ability, with his bars often sounding repetitive or of similar content to what we have previously heard in the past.
With this album, there were many haters hoping that AJ would fall but it is safe to say that he delivered with the album finishing 3rd in the charts, while all being an independent rapper at the same time, an impressive feat in itself. Stand out songs:
• Wifey Riddim 3-I liked the continuation from previous parts of this songs, AJ clearly not forgetting his past. Great production from Steel Banglez.
• Ladbroke Grove-An unexpected vibe in this song, AJ dishing out a garage song surprising but very nice to her. This song was also accompanied with a lovely Jorja Smith sample.
• Nothing But Net-A great face-off between a grime legend in Giggs and a legend in the making in AJ Tracey Overall, a fantastic debut album, AJ Tracey definitely met the expectations set on him and didn’t let the pressure get to him. 8/10.
Over to Dave now…..
-Amil
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