Having built their reputation as a key force behind the UK's grime phenomenon, producer outfit Tee and Tank, better known as The Heavytrackerz, are taking the scene by storm as they announce their debut album Odyssey: A Musical Journey. The duo have now revealed the first single of their 18-track LP, 'Rude Boy Flex', which features a heavy cast of grime royalty with Ghetts, Lethal B and Face.
A powerful retort to the duo's experiences of the industry and its expectations, 'Rude Boy Flex' quickly builds up with energy and flare that is characteristic of grime. In Tee's own words, 'it's not about being rude for the sake of being rude, but more of an anti-establishment statement.' The production's gritty urgency, teamed with the punchy deliveries from Ghetts and Lethal B, makes 'Rude Boy Flex' a strong introduction of what to expect from the LP.
Written and A&R'd independently over the course of two years, Odyssey: A Musical
Journey encapsulates the diversity of Tee and Tank's signature sound. Features from some of grime's most recognisable voices in Ghetts, Lethal Bizzle, P Money, JME and
D Double E play a prominent role throughout the project, while surprise voices like Shola Ama and Mikkil Pane nod to the esteem The Heavytrackerz are held in by the wider industry. It marks their transition from studio producers to artists in their own right.
In 2014, Tee and Tank were catapulted to the forefront of grime's resurgence with
Meridian Dan's cult single 'German Whip'. Following the success of this remarkable breakthrough, the duo are credited for bringing grime back to the mainstream public consciousness. The pair are also credited for Stormzy's 2015 hit 'Standard' and have produced for the likes of
Dizzee Rascal and Solo 45. Aiming to be the UK's answer to
DJ Khaled and Metro Boomin, The Heavytrackerz remain one of the most ambitious but quietly understated outfits in the UK with plans to make an everlasting mark this year.
Tracklist
1. Odyssey Intro (Noel Clarke & P. Money)
2. Meet Paul (Interlude)
3.
Control (JME, P Money, Kurt & Donae'o)
4. Rude Boy Flex (Face, Ghetts & Lethal B)
5.
Welcome To My Office (Interlude)
6.
Survivor (Doctor, Inch of
Section Boyz & Joe Grind)
7. Feel The Love (London House Cats, Mikill Pane, Glorynade & Paije)
8. Days Like This (Tizzy)
9. Sorry (Monstaboy, Mark Asari & Big Narstie)
10. Kore wa odessei desu (Manga)
11. Hand Up (Teddy Bruckshot & Big Narstie)
12. In The Air (Alika & Lady Chann)
13. Lights (Shola Ama)
14.
Concrete Jungle (Moelogo, Footsie & Duurty Goodz)
15. When I
Wake Up (Tizzy & Face)
16. Way 2 Much (Young T & Bugsey / Big Tobz)
17. Black Widow (Ghetts, Capo Lee, Prez T & Double S)
18. Home (Tom Walker & Mikill Pane)
Stream 'Rude Boy Flex' here
Pre-order Odyssey: A Musical
Journey here
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