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Youth

Tinie Tempah · 2017

59 min · 17 tracks · drum and bass · dubstep · grime

Youth blends vibrant UK rap with electronic influences, capturing an energetic and youthful spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with varied energy
  • upbeat anthems for social settings
  • engaging tracks for road trips
  • playful vibes for youthful spirit
  • catchy choruses for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective music
  • want complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 14, 2017, 'Youth' marks Tinie Tempah's third studio album and comes after a five-year hiatus following 'Demonstration' in 2013. At this point in his career, Tempah was seeking to reclaim his prominence in the UK music scene while experimenting with new sounds and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors
Example· Skepta· Dizzee Rascal

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Youth 3:12
  • 2 Not for the Radio 4:05
  • 3 Lightwork 3:44
  • 4 Chasing Flies 3:20
  • 5 Mamacita 3:40
  • 6 Text From Your Ex 3:26
  • 7 Cameras 4:03
  • 8 If You Know 3:40
  • 9 Holy Moly 2:41
  • 10 Girls Like 3:15
  • 11 Something Special 2:09
  • 12 They Don’t Know 3:37
  • 13 So Close 4:18
  • 14 Find Me 4:24
  • 15 Rehab 3:03
  • 16 Shadows 2:58
  • 17 Not Letting Go 3:49

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