The British rapper returns with one of his best LPs yet, a candid exploration of his own identity, from seeking out his estranged biological father, how that reflects back onto his own son, ADHD, being mixed race and fearing inner-city violence. Standout track is Nobody Knows (previously a Song of the Day) which addresses identity crisis and more, while Hate, the opener, aside from the occasional cliched line and strange rhyme, goes straight the issue of self-hatred. Georgetown, featuring an introductory speech by poet and playwright John Agard, addressing the feelings, doubts and confusions about being mixed race and a lack of belonging, a running issue throughout the album. Blood on My Nikes is not about modern slavery (Loyle is a very big fan of trainers) but looks at city knife crime with contributions by Wesley Joseph and Athian Akec, but Plastic does take aim at everything made from the scourge of the environment and general artificiality. Finally the soft piano lilting HGU, a returns to the father issue, and seeks redemption and forgiveness. Out on EMI/ Universal.
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