Stormzy Takes The Crown On "Heavy Is The Head" Sophomore Album

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A solid project from the grime artist.

As he builds on his discography, Stormy continues to impress fans. It was back in 2017 when the British rapper shared his debut album Gang Signs & Prayer, and after years of promoting, touring, and rolling through worldwide festival circuits, it was time for Stormzy to deliver a follow-up. The celebrated grime artist's Friday release, Heavy is the Head, is a story of a young man who is ready to carry the responsibility of being the leading voice of his generation.

On "Audacity" he raps, "When Banksy put the vest on me / It felt like God was testing me," speaking on the incredible moment when he took to the Glastonbury stage wearing a Union Jack stab-proof vest created by the famed elusive artist. Heavy is the Head falls in line with Stormzy's fire delivery, but here he almost seems more boastful, if not self-assured, while letting listeners know that if there isn't space made for him, he's going to create it for himself.

Guest features include the likes of Headie One, Tiana Major9, Yebba, H.E.R., Ed Sheeran, and Burna Boy. Let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Big Michael
2. Audacity ft. Headie One
3. Crown
4. Rainfall ft. Tiana Major9
5. Rachael’s Little Brother
6. Handsome
7. Do Better
8. Don’t Forget to Breathe [Interlude] ft. Yebba
9. One Second ft. H.E.R.
10. Pop Boy ft. Aitch
11. Own It ft. Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy
12. Wiley Flow
13. Bronze
14. Superheroes
15. Lessons
16. Vossi Bop


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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