- Music
- 21 Feb 17
Stormzy, who is nominated for British Breakthrough Act at the upcoming Brits which takes place next week, releases his new album 'Gang Sings & Prayer' on Friday, 24 February.
'Gang Signs & Prayer' marks a hugely exciting return for the multi award-winning grime artist. The album features production from Fraser T. Smith (Kano, Adele, Sam Smith).
“This is the moment that I have been waiting for my whole life. I am now ready to certify my position as a credible artist and someone who is here for the long run,” says Stormzy, whose Irish show at the Olympia Theatre in March is already sold-out.
At just 23-years-old, nothing could have prepared Stormzy for his meteoric rise. The London-born artist has continuously pushed the boundaries of grime throughout his self-built journey from his ‘WickedSkengMan’ freestyles to now being nominated for ‘British Breakthrough’ at this year’s BRIT Awards.
First emerging on the scene in 2012, the lyricist made chart history in September 2015 when his freestyle 'WickedSkengMan 4' charted at no. 18 in the UK Official Singles Chart, becoming the first-ever freestyle to chart in the UK Top 40!
He then proceeded to break his own record in December when 'Shut Up' debuted at no. 8 in the UK charts. 'Shut Up' is now certified Gold in the UK, having sold over 560,000 copies to date; it’s also the most-watched UK freestyle on YouTube, ever, with over 46 million views!
Here's the track listing for 'Gang Signs And Prayer':
First Things First
Cold
Bad Boys
Blinded By Your Grace Part 1
Big For Your Boots
Velvet
Mr Skeng
Cigarettes & Cush ft Kehlani
21 Gun Salute ft Wretch 32 Interlude
Blinded By Your Grace Part 2 ft MNEK
Return Of The Rucksack
100 Bags
Don’t Cry For Me ft Raleigh Ritchie
Crazy Titch Interlude
Shut Up
Lay Me Bare
Watch the video for lead single 'Big For Your Boots':