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Heavy Is the Head
Hip-Hop · 2019 · 16 tracks · 54m

Heavy Is the Head

Stormzy

A towering blend of South London grime grit and soulful gospel vulnerability. Polished, authoritative, and deeply introspective pop-rap at a massive scale.

December 13, 2019 · #Merky Records

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A powerful balance of stadium-sized confidence and quiet, prayerful introspection.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks · 54m
01
Big Michael
2:26
02
Audacity
4:06
03
Crown
3:33
04
Rainfall
3:18
05
Rachael’s Little Brother
5:38
06
Handsome
2:33
07
Do Better
4:09
08
Don’t Forget to Breathe (Interlude)
2:21
09
One Second
4:01
10
Pop Boy
2:33
11
Own It
3:37
12
Wiley Flow
3:27
13
Bronze
2:25
14
Superheroes
3:32
15
Lessons
3:08
16
Vossi Bop
3:16
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive return of the grime flow on Big Michael that sets a high-stakes tone immediately.
The delicate choral backing on Crown that contrasts with the weight of the lyrical responsibility.
The seamless transition into the infectious dancehall swing of Own It featuring Burna Boy.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Heavy Is the Head sound next to the rest of Stormzy's catalogue?

Confident+2.0σ

Confident saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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