On talking to NME, Dizzee said about his new album, “This album is making a statement – I’m a fucking serious rapper.” He added that,  “East London influenced me, but I was also on pirate radio in Tottenham. South London influenced me as well. If it wasn’t for music, I would never have met anyone from Leeds or Manchester or Liverpool. They were the only places I knew about because of football. Music took me out.”

The album is made up or elements of British music including grime, trap, drill, dubstep and garage. There are also moments of dance-pop with the track, ‘Body Loose’ which samples Architech’s chart topping hit ‘Body Grove.’ The track, ‘That’s too much,’ features other rap legends ‘D Double E’ and ‘Frisco’ as they bounce off of each other trading verses over the music.

Tottenham rapper Chip is another feature on the album, with the first track ‘L.L.L.L‘ (Love Life Live Large). Dizzee also collaborates with London dancehall singer Alicai Harley and as she opens the track, ‘Energies and Powers’  NME describes it as being, ‘a respite from five intense tracks of Dizzee spitting bars over hyped-up, frenetic beats. Her warm vocals are the refreshing summer air outside a sweaty club night.’

For the track, ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ he is joined by London rapper Ocean Wisdom who beat Eminem’s ‘Rap God’ by rapping at 4.45 words per second. Dizzie’s own verses are fast paced enough but as Wisdom deliver’s another line, Dizzie reacts with, “Jesus that’s a bloody mouthful.” – The Times

Dizzee told NME that he had named the album as a, ‘calback to a derogatory term Dizzee was called growing up in London: ‘E3 African’.’ There is no doubt that Dizzee is well routed to his hometown in East London. It was during lockdown that Dizzee returned to Bow to distribute food parcels to support local families. He told NME, “To be fair, they were dishing out the food parcels. I don’t want to claim it because child poverty is one of those things that needs to be highlighted.” 

He has certainly payed tribute to his roots in this album by staying true to the grime sound of East London. He has been named, ‘for at least eight years Britain’s best rapper,’ by The Guardian and there is no doubt that this title is well and truly deserved after releasing this album. His versatility and creativeness can be heard throughout the ten tracks on the album and there are high hopes that this won’t be the last from Dizzee.

Track List

1. God Knows
2. That’s Too Much
3. L.L.L.L (Love, Life, Live, Large)
4. Body Loose
5. You Don’t Know
6. Energies + Powers
7. Eastside
8. Act Like You Know
9. Don’t Be Dumb|
10. Be Incredible

Justin Bieber is the second collaboration between Smoke Boys and Dizzee of late, following Act Like You Know (September 10th), where Dizzee enlisted the help of Swift and Deepee for his latest album, E3 AF. 

Produced by talented artists MKthePlug and Gottionem, Justin Bieber has all the ingredients for a grime hit. Its deep bassline, hooky riff and repetitive string-inspired backing track gives Justin Bieber the defiant, attention-commanding attitude for success in the UK grime scene. 

Swift kicks off the track with a razor-sharp lyrical wit that continues to the song’s end. The harsh bars on Justin Bieber are not surprising from Smoke Boys, who are known for taking no prisoners lyrically in previous songs like No Heart, Lock Arf and Trapping Ain’t Dead.

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The chemistry between Dizzee and Smoke Boys is undeniable on Justin Bieber. Smoke Boys dominate the first half of the track, with Dizzee matching the song’s initial high-energy in his verse. Justin Bieber is certainly further proof that Smoke Boys and fellow Londoner Dizzee work immensely well together!  The music video for Justin Bieber was shared on YouTube last night via popular grime channel, GRM Daily. Obtaining a staggering 114,000 views, Justin Bieber was received excitedly by the UK grime scene. 

 

 

 

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Smoke Boys also took to Instagram yesterday to share news of Justin Bieber. Sharing a snippet of the music video, the post received nearly 4,000 likes.

The release of Justin Bieber follows Smoke Boys recently announcing an incoming mixtape, All The Smoke. Unfortunately, All The Smoke will be the final project from rap collective Smoke Boys.

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Previously known as Section Boyz, a name they had to discard after a legal battle, Smoke Boys confirmed that sadly, All The Smoke will be their last album together. In a post on Twitter, Smoke Boys wrote in an official statement: “It’s been a pleasure to actually say we’ve made a mark in the music industry with some of the historical events we made happen. Let’s make this one to remember. ALL THE SMOKE”. Although the release date for Smoke Boy’s last project is unconfirmed, the group will ensure they end their journey together with a bang. 

Group Smoke Boys is made up of members Knine, Inch, Deepee, Sleeks, Littlez and Swift. Since their debut album Don’t Panic in 2015, Smoke Boys have pushed boundaries in their music and have been pioneers in the modern UK rap and grime. 

The latest album from Smoke Boys is Paper Cuts. Released on July 17th 2020, Paper Cuts contains the ice-cool tracks One Step Forward, All For Da Cheddar, Details and COVID Drought. 

Justin Bieber is out now.