Nothing Great About Britain cover

Nothing Great About Britain

Slowthai · 2019

32 min · 11 tracks · grime · UK rap · punk rap

A raw and incisive blend of grime, punk, and rap that critiques contemporary British society.

Why this album works

'Nothing Great About Britain' received widespread critical acclaim, debuting at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart. It captured the zeitgeist of disillusionment among British youth and solidified Slowthai's role as a key figure in the UK's evolving grime and punk rap landscape.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels short, punchy listening sessions raw, incisive lyrical content
Context
Released on January 1, 2019, 'Nothing Great About Britain' is Slowthai's debut album following a series of acclaimed EPs. At this point in his career, he was gaining significant attention in the UK music scene for his distinctive style and politically charged lyrics, positioning him as a prominent voice in contemporary British rap.
Stylistic neighbors
Tinie Tempah· Example· Kano

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nothing Great About Britain Standout 3:09
  • 2 Doorman Standout 3:04
  • 3 Dead Leaves 2:48
  • 4 Gorgeous 4:15
  • 5 Crack 2:16
  • 6 Grow Up 3:00
  • 7 Inglorious 3:08
  • 8 Toaster 3:04
  • 9 Peace of Mind 2:27
  • 10 Missing 2:20
  • 11 Northampton’s Child Standout 3:02

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