This Is What I Mean is the upcoming third studio album by English rapper Stormzy, scheduled to be released through #Merky and 0207 Def Jam on 25 November 2022.[1] It follows Stormzy's 2019 album Heavy Is the Head,[2] and was preceded by the lead single "Hide & Seek".[3]
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Released | 25 November 2022 (2022-11-25) | |||
Length | 51:13 | |||
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The album was recorded on Osea Island in England during a series of music camps with a team of "world class musicians and the best producers, writers and artists in the world" in a "free atmosphere",[4] where Stormzy "prayed every morning" during its creation. It was further described as an "intimate love letter to music" by Stormzy.[5]
The album's announcement follows the release of the single "Mel Made Me Do It" on 23 September 2022, which was not included on the album.[2]
Following a break of almost three years from social media, Stormzy announced the album on his social media on 12 October 2022, sharing the cover art and track list.[6] The lead single "Hide & Seek" was released on 14 October 2022, and preceded by clips of Stormzy recording the song that he posted on social media.[3]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Fire + Water" | 8:17 | ||
2. | "This Is What I Mean" | 5:24 | ||
3. | "Firebabe" |
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| 3:40 |
4. | "Please" | 2:53 | ||
5. | "Need You" | 3:16 | ||
6. | "Hide & Seek" |
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| 3:28 |
7. | "My Presidents Are Black" | 4:22 | ||
8. | "Sampha's Plea" | 2:45 | ||
9. | "Holy Spirit" | 4:42 | ||
10. | "Bad Blood" | 4:03 | ||
11. | "I Got My Smile Back" | 4:11 | ||
12. | "Give It to the Water" | 4:12 | ||
Total length: | 51:13 |
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