An honest, personal expression of the pressure his debut success brought. Combating and focused on Ritchie's mental battles, his documentation of the isolation these mental troubles can bring are excellent. Truthfully, depicting the feeling of being an outcast as a cloud bears down on him, excluding him from the world in which he feels misplaced in his mellow, dejected state.
These broad thoughts Raleigh documents are ubiquitous and should allow an audience to connect, easily swapping Ritchie ... read more
Dave disappeared for 4 years but he has now been found in the shadows of his feature artists, cowering from personal responsibility, acknowledging his flaws while refusing to demonstrate actionable change.
Thematically and lyrically cohesive with adoration for Africa an evocative ever-present, Knucks delivers with his staple flows. Perhaps lacking the bravery to partner such proud verses with afro inspired instrumentals. A choice which would have elevated the LP to a unique plane within the UK scene, only touched by the likes and quality of Little Simz. Remains a continuation of the standard Knucks has set himself, if an unambitious follow up to Alpha Place.