My expectations for this album were pretty high and I wasn’t disappointed. Up until its release Bugzy has released various tracks like “Bruce Wayne” to get his fans excited. This is probably my favourite grime album that has been released this year. The energy in this album is unreal and the amount of songs that Moshpits could form to is mental. I loved Stormzy’s album but theres something about Bugzy this time round that has made this seem better than “Gang signs and Prayers”
The first track “King Of The North” is such a great intro as the tension Bugzy builds sets up the whole album. The beat with the combination of the choir makes the song sound so medieval and helps build up this image of Bugzy being a warrior
“Aggy Wid It” plays next and it again carries this image of Bugzy being a badass. There may be some shots aimed at Stormzy in it but they aren’t enough to really hit him directly.
“Make or Break” is a perfect example of Bugzy Malone’s brilliant storytelling as it shows his relationships with his cousins growing up. I won’t spoil the story but its worth a listen as it left me with goosebumps.
“Through the night” is another good song to get hyped to as the beat is fast and the chorus is an electronic tune made by DJ Luck
“We Don’t play” is one of my favourites on the album as it has a real grit to it and the chorus is extremely catchy
“Memory Lane” is great tune and it successfully shows how old songs can be adapted into modern day grime. Tom Grennan provides brilliant vocals with break up the song really nicely.
“Bruce Wayne” uses my favourite part of Bugzy Malone and its his bark. I loved hearing it on gone clear and it just makes this song go harder. The tempo of it is just so intense and fast that its hard not to love it.
“Sniper” is probably my least favourite song on the album but I believe it is a great end to the album. The album throughout is fast paced and this song is good as it slows it down and leaves us with the idea that Bugzy Malone is a badass. The way it ends with the gunshot just ends everything perfectly. It shows that he’s came to prove how strong an artist he is and how he never misses his mark.
With the announcement of a King Of The North Tour I can see Bugzy only growing throughout the year. His tour didn’t sell out like Stormzy but I guarantee his shows will give Stormzy a run for his money.
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