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Cordi Elba

Idris Elba · 2022

21 min · 6 tracks

An eclectic blend of hip-hop, dancehall, and Afrobeat rhythms showcasing Idris Elba's diverse musical influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Apple Crumble — This track opens the album with an infectious energy that sets the tone for the diverse musical journey ahead, blending catchy hooks with danceable beats.
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    Holy Moley — Featuring vibrant instrumentation and a lively rhythm, this track exemplifies the album's celebratory atmosphere while showcasing Elba's charismatic vocal delivery.
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    What’s Not To Like — This song encapsulates the essence of fun and positivity that permeates the album, with lyrics that resonate with carefree enjoyment and uplifting vibes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Cordi Elba showcases genre fusion but lacks depth and cohesion for lasting impact.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with danceable beats, while the last three shift towards a more laid-back vibe.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Apple Crumble 3:09
  • 2 Holy Moley 3:51
  • 3 What’s Not To Like 3:14
  • 4 Ditto 3:14
  • 5 Holiday 3:43
  • 6 Unnecessary Things 3:50

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata