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Tinie Tempah’s new album was released today. Seeing as I
loved his first big album, I decided to actually go out and buy this one. First
time in many years! With that in mind, I have really high hopes for the album
and hope he shines through.
This time around, Tinie isn’t an unknown artist with very
little supporting artists. Now he is teaming up with the new T-Pain/Lil Jon – 2
Chainz for his first single and as much as I tend to ignore 2 Chainz, I felt it
was very good but still a huge rip off of Hopsin’s – Trampoline from a while
back which consists of much the same material… Upon stating that one of his
biggest inspirations for the album was Dizzie, you would expect a real grime
element brought to the music and it’s safe to say, some of the songs do emulate
the bass and aggressive beats really well. Don’t worry yourself, it’s now all
smashing beats!
There is a nice variation of styles throughout, you can move
from party tunes to a slow, mellow song and then to the catchy chart hits that
made Tinie who he is today. Fortunately, he hasn’t forgot his beginnings on the
streets of London. The variation of styles can be a bit confusing to listen
first time around but they catch on after a full listen of the album. As I
write this, I’m listening through for the 4th time and I haven’t got
sick of it but already have a few I adore so far. Each featuring artist has
brought their flare to the song and the two that Labyrinth in resonate Pass Out
which is quite possibly his best and key moment (Hipster moment – I loved it
before it went big!).
Back on subject, Tinie’s flow is awesome and doesn’t made it
hard to understand at any point. Yet, In Tears Run Dry, he sounds like he is
having hairs plucked at the end of every sentence, making a little squeak which
just destroys the song and emotion that it’s supposed to portray. With the
variations, the lyrics have to switch consistently and thank god, a lot of it
is logical, relatable and a little less about money, fame, women and drinking.
Witch Doctor is a song that is a little confusing. The chorus and name don’t
really reflect that it’s about a women, thus making it a little weird to hear.
Typically, the bigger starts throughout talking about who rich they are.
Lyrically, Don’t Sell Out, It’s Ok, and Children of the Sun are a few personal
favourites and warrant a listen if you’re considering the album anytime soon.
PS – If Tinie’s iconic “Yeeaaah” annoys you, expect to hear it a lot.
As a huge fan of Tinie’s and being that I have quite a
hipster moment with his music, I felt I should go out and by the physical
album. I would highly recommend that you go and get it too. As ever, I have a
couple of songs that are weak compared to the rest but the album is really
catchy and does show Tinie’s status within the music industry. 8/10 for this
album – a few songs didn’t actually catch me and didn’t feel as strong as they
could have been, especially when you are singing “A Heart Can Save The World”.
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