AJ Tracey
The debut from grime’s rising star is a mixed bag but still peppered with hits, inviting elements of dancehall, pop, trap, and garage to the same house party.
It's a long time since we've heard a debut so confident in every musical aspect
Twisted, vibrant and ever-shifting, AJ Tracey’s stellar debut is a perfect document of British rap’s current eclecticism.
While the west London MC recognises his roots and includes plenty of nods to grime, his magpie’s eye for a good melody or hook extends far beyond that. Also reviewed this week: Ward Thomas – Restless Minds
When AJ Tracey released his ‘Secure The Bag’ EP back in 2017, he delivered a project shaped by his bold bars, cheeky punchlines and metaphors,
The issue with AJ Tracey's self-titled debut LP is that rather than sticking with the format that works for him, he chases his talent in bizarre directions.
The west Londoner’s lyrics are a blur of Vegas hotels and high-end cars – but laced with witty asides about Lenny Henry