Playing in the Shadows
Example · 2011
52 min · 13 tracks · grime · UK rap
A vibrant fusion of UK rap and electronic beats that captures the energy of contemporary club culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- club-ready tracks for nightlife
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slower, reflective music
- seek experimental, unpredictable sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 4, 2011, 'Playing in the Shadows' marked Example's transition from underground sensation to mainstream pop icon. This album followed his breakthrough with 'Won't Go Quietly' and solidified his status with chart-topping hits, showcasing a more polished production style and broader appeal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skies Don’t Lie 4:25
- 2 Stay Awake 3:24
- 3 Changed the Way You Kiss Me 3:12
- 4 The Way 4:28
- 5 Natural Disaster 5:06
- 6 Never Had a Day 3:53
- 7 Microphone 4:16
- 8 Playing in the Shadows 4:39
- 9 Midnight Run 4:00
- 10 Under the Influence 4:55
- 11 Wrong in the Head 3:11
- 12 Anything 3:32
- 13 Lying to Yourself 3:44
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