The Last One is the second studio album by British rapper Headie One. It was released through Columbia Records and Sony Music UK on 28 June 2024.[1] The album features guest appearances from Potter Payper, Stormzy, Tay Keith, Fridayy, Skrillex, AJ Tracey, Beam, Äyanna, D-Block Europe, Aitch, Bnxn, Odumodublvck, Tay Iwar, and Sampha.[2] The album's production was handled by several producers such as Aminé, Einer Bankz, Lucas Secon, M1OnTheBeat, Nineteen85, and P2J, alongside several other producers including Tay Keith, Fridayy, Skrillex, and Sampha.[3]
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| Released | 28 June 2024 | |||
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Release and promotion
editOn 8 December 2022, Headie One released the non-album single, "50s" in which he hinted at the release of his second studio album and a collaborative mixtape which would end up being released as Strength to Strength with K-Trap.[4][5] Weeks later, on 19 January 2023, Headie released the Flatbush Zombies' "Palm Trees" and Future's "Trap Niggas"-sampling lead single, "Martin's Sofa" alongside its official music video.[6][7][8] Over a year later, following the release of Strength to Strength,[9] Headie released the album's second single featuring Stormzy, "Cry No More".[1][10][11] Alongside the single's release, he officially announced the album and made it available for pre-order, revealing a second cover art only available on CD.[1] On 7 June 2024, Headie One released the album's third single, "I Still Know Better".[12][13]
On 12 June 2024, Headie One appeared on the fourth episode of BET UK's Living Lyrics series as he performed "I Still Know Better" live.[14] On 16 June, Headie officially announced the release of the album's fifteenth cut, "Tipsy", featuring Manchester-born rapper, Aitch. Just a day later, on 17 June, Headie officially announced his UK, Australia, and Ireland tour, beginning 4 October 2024 at Promiseland Festival in Gold Coast, Queensland, and concluding on 5 March 2025 at Plaza Club in Zürich.[15][16] On 19 June, Headie released the album's official tracklist, followed by the release of "Tipsy" just two days later on 21 June.[17][18]
Just four days prior to the album's official release, through Headie One's YouTube channel, he released a short film for the album directed by the former footballer-turned-actor, William Miller.[19] The trailer sees Headie speak about his life experiences which have inspired the album's creation.[20]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Could Rap" |
| 4:42 | |
| 2. | "Love of My Life" |
| Aminé | 2:59 |
| 3. | "Martin's Sofa" | M1OnTheBeat | 4:00 | |
| 4. | "I Still Know Better" |
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| 3:22 |
| 5. | "Form 696" |
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| 3:02 |
| 6. | "Lonely" (featuring Potter Payper) |
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| 3:22 |
| 7. | "Recall/Why You Look so Tired" |
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| 4:38 |
| 8. | "Cry No More" (with Stormzy featuring Tay Keith) |
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| 3:24 |
| 9. | "Karma" |
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| 3:35 |
| 10. | "Soul to Keep" (featuring Fridayy) |
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| 3:36 |
| 11. | "Happy Music" |
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| 2:40 |
| 12. | "Make a W" (featuring Skrillex, AJ Tracey, and Beam) | 2:57 | ||
| 13. | "Rapunzel" (featuring Äyanna) |
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| 3:25 |
| 14. | "Braided" (featuring D-Block Europe) |
| Sammy Soso | 3:48 |
| 15. | "Tipsy" (featuring Aitch) |
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| 2:49 |
| 16. | "Bounce" (featuring Bnxn) |
| Lucas Secon | 3:01 |
| 17. | "Purposeful" (featuring Odumodublvck) |
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| 2:58 |
| 18. | "Guns & Money" (featuring Tay Iwar) |
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| 3:33 |
| 19. | "Memories" (featuring Sampha) |
| Sampha | 3:08 |
| 20. | "I'm Thankful" |
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| 3:05 |
| Total length: | 68:00 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer
Sample credits
- "Martin's Sofa" contains a sample of "Palm Trees", written by Eric Elliott, Demetri O'Neal Simms, and Antonio Lewis, as performed by Flatbush Zombies; as well as a sample from "Trap Niggas", written by Nayvadius Wilburn, Joshua Luellen, and Jeni Suk, as performed by Future.
- "Cry No More" contains a sample of "Lonely at the Top", written by Ahmed Asake, as performed by Asake.
Personnel
editMusicians
- Headie One – rap vocals
- King Wizard – piano (4, 5), guitar (5), percussion (5), strings (5)
- Potter Payper – rap vocals (6)
- Stormzy – rap vocals (8)
- Calum Landau – programming (8)
- Fridayy – vocals (10)
- AJ Tracey – rap vocals (12)
- Beam – rap vocals (12)
- Äyanna – vocals (13)
- Young Adz – rap vocals (14)
- Dirtbike LB – rap vocals (14)
- Aitch – rap vocals (15)
- Bnxn – vocals (16)
- Ife Ogunjobi – trumpet (16)
- Odumodublvck – vocals (17)
- Tay Iwar – vocals (18)
- Sampha – vocals (19), piano (19), programming (19), synthesizer (19)
- Jonny Yeoman – saxophone (20)
Technical
- Colin Leonard – mastering
- Leandro "Dro" Hidalgo – mixing
- Skrillex – mixing (12)
- Charlie Rolfe – recording
- Liam Nolan – recording (8)
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[21] | 52 |
| UK R&B Albums (OCC)[22] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Keith, James (19 April 2024). "Headie One Announces Second Album The Last One With Stormzy Collab "Cry No More"". Complex UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Keith, James (28 June 2024). "Headie One Drops New Album 'The Last One' f/ Potter Payper, Stormzy, Tay Keith, Skrillex & More". Complex UK. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Listen to 'The Last One' album from Headie One". GRM Daily. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jon (9 December 2022). "Headie One drops off new visual for "50's"". Revolt TV. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Habbouchi, Hayley (8 December 2022). "Headie One hits us with latest drop "50's"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Keith, James (19 January 2023). "Headie One's Much-Anticipated Single, "Martin's Sofa", Has Arrived". Complex UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (20 January 2023). "Headie One samples Flatbush Zombies on new single "Martin's Sofa"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (20 January 2023). "Headie One Finally Drops Fan Favourite 'Martin's Sofa'". Clash. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Keith, James (22 September 2023). "K-Trap & Headie One Revive Drill with New Project 'Strength to Strength'". Complex UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (19 April 2024). "Headie One links up with Stormzy on new track, "Cry No More"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Reily, Nick (19 April 2024). "Headie One teams up with Stormzy on new track 'Cry No More'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Keith, James (7 June 2024). "Headie One Nods To His Drill Roots On Poignant "I Still Know Better"". Complex UK. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Archibald-Powell, Naimah (7 June 2024). "Headie One shares visualiser for "I Still Know Better"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "BET UK Announces New Documentary Series "Living Lyrics"". New Wave Magazine. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Pilley, Max (17 June 2024). "Headie One announces 2024 UK, European and Australian tour dates". NME. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (17 June 2024). "Headie One Announces Massive UK Shows; How To Get Tickets". Clash. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Headie One & Aitch reunite for summer anthem "Tipsy"". GRM Daily. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Deville, Chris (21 June 2024). "Headie One & Aitch Share New Single "Tipsy": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Duran, Anagricel (28 June 2024). "Headie One's new album 'The Last One' features Skrillex, AJ Tracey, Stormzy, Aitch and more". NME. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Headie One debuts 'The Last One' short". GRM Daily. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 July 2024.