E3 AF
E3 AF | ||||
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Released | 30 October 2020 | |||
Genre | Grime[1] | |||
Length | 33:33 | |||
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E3 AF is the seventh studio album by English rapper Dizzee Rascal, released on 30 October 2020 by Dirtee Stank and Island Records.[2]
Background[]
E3 AF is Rascal's first full-length album since 2017's Raskit.
Rascal announced the album on Instagram on 19 August 2020, stating:
"I've spent the last 3 years losing and finding myself in music and I've made something flawless. I made this album for YOU! I want you to play it at home, in your car or wherever you want but I want you to listen to it all the way through and you better have some BASS!! The link-ups are mad and I didn't come to play! You're welcome."[3]
The album's title refers to the E3 postal code district where he grew up in Bow, East London.[3]
Shortly before the album's release, Rascal was scheduled to perform alongside Wiley, M Huncho, and The Streets at Utilita Live from the Drive In, a series of socially distanced drive-in concerts, which were cancelled due to reimposed COVID-19 lockdowns in Leicester, England.[4]
Release and promotion[]
The album was announced on 19 August 2020, alongside the release of the lead single.[5] The album was originally announced for release on 9 October,[6] but was later delayed to 30 October.
Singles[]
E3 AF was preceded by three singles. The lead single "L.L.L.L. (Love Life Live Large)", featuring Chip, was released on 20 August 2020.[7] The second single, "Act Like You Know", featuring Smoke Boys, was released on 10 September 2020.[8] The third and final single, "Body Loose", which samples the Architechs 2000 hit "Body Groove", was released on 2 October 2020.[9]
Critical reception[]
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.9/10[10] |
Metacritic | 79/100[11] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [12] |
The Arts Desk | [13] |
Clash | 8/10[14] |
DIY | [15] |
The Line of Best Fit | 7/10[16] |
musicOMH | [17] |
NME | [18] |
The Observer | [19] |
Pitchfork | 7.2/10[20] |
The Telegraph | [21] |
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "God Knows" (featuring P Money) | 4:05 |
2. | "That's Too Much" (featuring Frisco and D Double E) | 4:17 |
3. | "L.L.L.L. (Love Life Live Large)" (featuring Chip) | 3:14 |
4. | "Body Loose" | 2:31 |
5. | "You Don't Know" (radio edit) | 2:30 |
6. | "Energies + Powers" (featuring Alicaì Harley and Steel Banglez) | 2:54 |
7. | "Eastside" (featuring Ghetts and Kano) | 3:06 |
8. | "Act Like You Know" (featuring Smoke Boys) | 3:39 |
9. | "Don't Be Dumb" (featuring Ocean Wisdom) | 3:31 |
10. | "Be Incredible" (featuring Rob Jones TV) | 3:41 |
Total length: | 33:33 |
Personnel[]
- Dizzee Rascal – vocals, primary artist (1–10)
Other musicians
- P Money – guest vocals (1)
- D Double E – guest vocals (2)
- Frisco – guest vocals (2)
- Chip – guest vocals (3)
- Steel Banglez – guest vocals (6)
- Alicaì Harley – guest vocals (6)
- Ghetts – guest vocals (7)
- Kano – guest vocals (7)
- Smoke Boys – guest vocals (8)
- Ocean Wisdom – guest vocals (9)
- Rob Jones TV – guest vocals (10)
Charts[]
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[22] | 26 |
UK Albums (OCC)[23] | 13 |
References[]
- ^ Chase, Tonie (4 November 2020). "Dizzee Rascal Puts UK Grime On The Map". The Heights. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Collins, Sophie (7 October 2020). "Dizzee Rascal set to release 7th studio album 'E3 AF'". Buzz.ie. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ward, Billie (20 August 2020). "Dizzee Rascal claims forthcoming 'E3 AF' album is "flawless"". Dummy. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Ward, Billy (16 July 2020). "Drive-in gigs from Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and The Streets cancelled due to local lockdown fears". Dummy. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (20 August 2020). "Dizzee Rascal announces new album, teases Chip collaboration". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (18 August 2020). "Dizzee Rascal announces seventh album 'E3 AF'". NME. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Moore, Sam (21 August 2020). "Dizzee Rascal confirms new album details and shares 'L.L.L.L (Love Life Live Large)'". NME. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Moore, Sam (11 September 2020). "Listen to Dizzee Rascal team up with Smoke Boys for new single 'Act Like You Know'". NME Australia. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (2 October 2020). "Dizzee Rascal shares new anthem "Body Loose"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "E3 AF by Dizzee Rascal reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "E3 AF by Dizzee Rascal Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Simpson, Paul. "E3 AF – Dizzee Rascal". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Hasted, Nick. "Album: Dizzee Rascal - E3 AF". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Murray, Robin. "Dizzee Rascal - E3 AF". Clash. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ Hamilton-Peach, Chris. "DIZZEE RASCAL - E3 AF". DIY. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ Watkin, Matthew. "E3 AF is a fun and confident return from Dizzee Rascal". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ Devlin, Ben. "ALBUM REVIEWS - Dizzee Rascal – E3 AF". musicOMH. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ Balram, Dhruva. "Dizzee Rascal – 'E3 AF' review: a potent reminder that the rap legend still has so much to give". NME. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ Morris, Damien. "Dizzee Rascal: E3 AF review – direct from his magpie soul". The Observer. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ Pritchard, Will (2 November 2020). "Dizzee Rascal: E3 AF Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ Hobbs, Thomas. "Dizzee Rascal, E3 AF, review: the elder statesman of British rap returns". The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- 2020 albums
- Dizzee Rascal albums
- Island Records albums