| Adolescence | ||||
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| Released | 30 July 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
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| Length | 41:12 | |||
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Adolescence is the second commercial mixtape by British rapper Unknown T. [1] It was released on 30 July 2021 by A Stay Solid Music and Island. It includes guest features from Digga D, M1llionz, Potter Payper, and Nafe Smallz. [2] [3]
On 7 January 2021, Unknown T released the single "WW2". [4] On 10 June, the second single "Wonderland" featuring M Huncho was released. [5] On 25 June, he released the third single "Goodums". [6] The release date and title of the mixtape were also announced on 25 June. [7] On 15 July, he released the fourth single "Driller sh!t". [8]
On 5 July 2021, Unknown T unveiled a collaboration with Billionaire Boys Club and PLACES+FACES for his merchandise clothing. [9]
Writing for Clash , Ramy Abou-Setta said "The 15 song tape consists primarily of drill anthems and pleasantries for his targeted audience; he focuses on making his name known, becoming ever-cemented as one of the smoothest drill artists to ever grace the microphone. [...] All of the songs that are featured on the mixtape seem to mesh into one sphere of drill, leaving a desire for a more attention-grabbing track that allows for us to get to see a different side of Unknown T." The writer also said that the mixtape is good enough to cement Unknown T in the UK music scene, and "provides some necessary innovation on to a saturated musical space." [10]
Upon the mixtape's release, Adolescence debuted at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart with approximately 4,000 equivalent sales first week. [11]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "22 double 0" | Chris Rich | 2:14 |
| 2. | "Driller sh!t" |
| 3:05 |
| 3. | "Trenches" (featuring Potter Payper) | Sean Murdz | 3:53 |
| 4. | "WW2" |
| 3:21 |
| 5. | "EAST" |
| 2:53 |
| 6. | "VIN DIESEL" (featuring M1llionz) | Ghosty | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Sweet Lies" |
| 2:37 |
| 8. | "Tugman Vacation" |
| 2:55 |
| 9. | "Goodums" | Miink | 3:15 |
| 10. | "Grandma Prayer" | 0:32 | |
| 11. | "Bible Love" | Chris Rich | 1:48 |
| 12. | "No Forgiveness" (featuring Nafe Smallz) | Sean Murdz | 2:44 |
| 13. | "Wonderland" (featuring M Huncho) |
| 3:05 |
| 14. | "Louis Bloom" | Trinz | 2:36 |
| 15. | "GLEE" (featuring Digga D) |
| 2:58 |
| Total length: | 41:12 | ||
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC) [12] | 8 |
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