Stormzy – This Is What I Mean

Album Info

Artist: Stormzy

Title: This Is What I Mean

Year: 2022

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Tracklist

  • 1. Fire + Water (8:17)
  • 2. This Is What I Mean (5:25)
  • 3. Firebabe (3:40)
  • 4. Please (2:54)
  • 5. Need You (3:17)
  • 6. Hide & Seek (3:27)
  • 7. My Presidents Are Black (4:21)
  • 8. Sampha's Plea (2:46)
  • 9. Holy Spirit (4:41)
  • 10. Bad Blood (4:03)
  • 11. I Got My Smile Back (4:11)
  • 12. Give It To The Water (4:12)

Review

Stormzy's latest joint, 'This Is What I Mean,' dropped in 2022, and it's straight fire. This third album's got the big man switching up his style, diving deep into his feelings and spitting bars about heartbreak, love, and growing as a person.

Recorded on Osea Island with a squad of top-tier musicians and producers, Stormzy's created a vibe that's all his own. He's mixing up contemporary Afrobeat, soul, and R&B like a master chef. The sound's more laid-back than his earlier stuff, but don't get it twisted - Stormzy's still bringing that heat.

Critics are feeling this new direction, praising how personal and low-key the album is. Tracks like 'Fire and Water' and 'Hide and Seek' show off Stormzy's softer side, while 'My Presidents Are Black' proves he hasn't forgotten how to drop those hard-hitting, socially conscious lyrics. Sure, some fans might miss his grittier grime days, but this album's all about growth and pushing boundaries. It's Stormzy showing us he's got layers, fam. - Jace