Catch 22 (Tinchy Stryder album)

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Catch 22
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Studio album by
Released17 August 2009
Recorded2008–09
Genre Pop rap [1]
Length58:02
Label
Producer Fraser T. Smith
Tinchy Stryder chronology
Star in the Hood EP Vol. 2
(2009)
Catch 22
(2009)
Street Anthems
(2009)
Singles from Catch 22
  1. "Stryderman"
    Released: 20 July 2008
  2. "Take Me Back"
    Released: 19 January 2009
  3. "Number 1"
    Released: 20 April 2009
  4. "Never Leave You"
    Released: 2 August 2009
  5. "You're Not Alone"
    Released: 26 October 2009

Catch 22 is the second full-length solo studio album by recording artist Tinchy Stryder. After three successful singles leading up to the album, the album was then released on 17 August 2009. [2] The album is produced and co-written by award-winning producer and songwriter Fraser T Smith, whose previous credits include James Morrison, Craig David and Kano.

Contents

The album was preceded by a collaborative album with grime producer Maniac and a two-part free downloadable extended plays (EP), Star in the Hood EP Vol. 1 & Star in the Hood EP Vol. 2 . [3] Tinchy Stryder toured his album, Catch 22, in October 2009, and again in February/March 2010.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Digital Spy Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
The Independent Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [7]
RapReviewsStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [8]
State Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [9]
The Times Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Virgin Media Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [11]

The Mirror gave the album a positive review: "...keen learner with an eye on the crossover market, Stryder shows infectious energy and determination to cover his core market on this second album. Check the auto-tuned pop thrills of Take Me Back and Shake Me. Stryder cuts an impressive sway as the hardworking pupil of the Grime Crossover Contingent." [12] The Telegraph gave the album 3/5 stars and said: "American rappers have their guns. Tinchy Stryder has his mum. The witty domesticity of Stryder’s raps are part of the charm of this decidedly British hip hop album. Coming from the grime world, but not in the least grimy, the hook laden, techno-pop tracks are so relentlessly catchy, his unpretentious, snotty-nosed lyricism is like aural icing on a sugary pop cake." [13] The Times gave the album 3/5 stars and said: "With a second No 1 single under his belt, Kwasi Danquah III, 22, is being hailed by wishful thinkers as the second coming of grime. Catch 22 is an uneasy balancing act between these two Stryder sides; but it makes for compelling spectacle." [10] The Independent however was much less favourable of the album giving it 2/5 stars: "Tinchy Stryder may be the second-biggest name in grime, but Catch 22 suggests he's more in the mould of Akon than Dizzee Rascal: there's little of Dizzee's bonkers charm about these tracks, and plenty of Akon's reliance on auto-tuned hooks and romantic themes. Indeed, when not reflecting on his success, Tinchy's time seems mostly taken up with oiling his way into girls' affections, trying to extricate himself from their clinging attentions, or apologising for mistreating them." [7]

Commercial performance

At the beginning of the week commencing 17 August 2009 Catch 22 was duelling with Calvin Harris's Ready for the Weekend for the top spot in the UK, with only 1,000 copies between them. [14] By the last mid-week update there was only a few copies between them. [15] [16] Catch 22 reached No. 2 in the UK by the end of the week, with Harris outselling Stryder by 8000 copies. [17] Tinchy Stryder used his official Twitter to convey his gratitude to his fans for the high charting of the album. [18] In its second week the album fell to No. 5 in the UK [19] and was certified Gold in the UK. [20]

In Ireland, the album debuted and peaked at No. 9. [21]

Singles

Track listing

Standard edition [29] [30]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Take Off" Kwasi Danquah III Tinchy Stryder 1:47
2."I'm Landing"
TMS 3:38
3."Take Me Back" (featuring Taio Cruz)Smith3:35
4."Spotlight" (featuring Tanya Lacey)
Smith3:37
5."Number 1" (featuring Dappy of N-Dubz)
Smith3:33
6."Shake Me" Prince Rapid 3:40
7."Stryderman"
4:08
8."Warning" Labrinth 3:18
9."First Place" Frankmusik 2:48
10."Pit Stop"DanquahStryder1:47
11."Halo"
  • Danquah
  • Smith
Smith3:42
12."Tryna Be Me" (featuring Ruff Sqwad)
3:26
13."Never Leave You" (featuring Amelle Berrabah)
  • Danquah
  • Smith
  • Cruz
Smith3:31
14."We Got Dem" (featuring Chipmunk)
Dirty Danger 3:02
15."You're Not Alone"Smith3:50
16."Preview"
  • Danquah
  • Smith
Smith3:53
17."Catch 22"DanquahStryder1:50
18."Express Urself" Chase & Status 2:57
Total length:58:02
iTunes bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
19."On My Own"DanquahStryder3:47
Total length:61:49
Deluxe edition bonus tracks [31]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stryderman Remix" (featuring Wiley) Richard Cowie Smith4:09
2."Take Me Back Remix" (featuring Sway and Chipmunk)Smith4:14
3."Never Leave You Remix" (featuring Bashy and Double S) Ashley Thomas Smith3:30
4."Rollin"
Maniac 3:29
5."Stuck on My Mind"Danquah Prince Rapid 3:44
6."It's a Problem"Danquah P. Rapid 2:43
7."Story Unfold"Danquah Toddla T 3:27
8."B.O.Y.Z"Danquah Dirty Danger 4:09

Notes

Charts

Release history

Release history and formats for Catch 22
CountryDateFormatLabel
Various17 August 2009 [37] CD, digital download Takeover Entertainment, Universal Island

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