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Insomnia
Studio album by
Skepta, Chip and Young Adz
Released27 March 2020 (2020-03-27)
Genre
Length35:28
LabelSKC M29
Producer
  • Adrian Francis
  • Ayo B
  • Cardo
  • Curtis James
  • Da Beatfreakz
  • Fanatix
  • Jacques Toni
  • Mark Waxkirsh
  • Money Montage
  • Rxwntree
  • Skepta
  • SOS
  • Supreme & Styles
Skepta chronology
Ignorance Is Bliss
(2019) 		Insomnia
(2020)
Chip chronology
Ten10
(2018) 		Insomnia
(2020)
Young Adz chronology
Street Trauma
(2019) 		Insomnia
(2020)
Singles from Insomnia
  1. "Waze"
    Released: 25 March 2020

Insomnia is a collaborative studio album by British rappers Skepta, Chip and Young Adz, released on 27 March 2020 by SKC M29.[3] The album features a guest appearance by Dirtbike LB of D-Block Europe. It was promoted by the lead single, "Waze".[3]

Release and promotion

The album was announced by the three artists on 22 March 2020 via social media, alongside the option to pre-order.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

A music video for the lead single "Waze" was released on 25 March 2020.[10][11]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[12]
The Guardian[2]
NME[1]

Aimee Cliff of The Guardian wrote that Insomnia "feels calibrated for the current, strange cultural moment: it’s immediately available, rides low at a tempo that’s perfect for listening to while on lockdown in your house or car, and, with the title Insomnia, tackles paranoid themes with the light relief of dark humour."[2] Kyann-Sian Williams of NME concluded that "Overall, though, despite a couple of subpar verses, ‘Insomnia’ is one for the books. The UK rap world has never seen three of the scene’s most in-demand rappers surprisingly team up for an album. Here the best of north and south London have come together and paved the way for others to follow suit."[1] Joe Hale of Clash complimented the album's production and the chemistry between the three artists: "The three work well as a collective: Chip provides the cut-throat and fresh bars, Adz comes with the melody and Skepta is free to experiment throughout. The beats stand up too, consonantly switching patterns and breaks and bringing the best out of each artist."[12]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mains"
Skepta3:50
2."Golden Brown"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
  • Adrian Francis
  • Curtis James
  • Fanatix
  • Mark Waxkirsh
4:11
3."Waze"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
Cardo3:17
4."Demons" (featuring Dirtbike LB)
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
  • Ricky Banton
Supreme & Styles2:48
5."St Tropez"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
Skepta2:43
6."Insomnia Interlude"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
  • Britney De Villiers
  • D. Echeazu
Da Beatfreakz2:31
7."Star in the Hood"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
Da Beatfreakz2:38
8."Mic Check"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
  • Vania Khaleh-Pari
Rxwntree2:46
9."Traumatised"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
Sevaqk2:45
10."Sin City"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
SOS2:57
11."High Road"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
  • M.O. Thompson
SOS3:51
12."Intro"
  • Adenuga
  • Fyffe
  • Williams
  • Ayo B
  • Money Montage
  • Jacques Toni
1:10
Total length:35:28

Notes

  • "Insomnia Interlude" features additional vocals by Litty Brity and Greatness Dex.
  • "High Road" features additional vocals by M.O. Thompson.

Sample credits

Charts

Chart (2020) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[14] 84
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[15] 88
Irish Albums (OCC)[16] 19

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 23 March 2020 CD, digital download SKC M29

References

  1. ^ a b c Kyann-Sian Williams (27 March 2020). "Skepta, Chip & Young Adz – 'Insomnia' review: three UK rap greats team up to celebrate their scene". NME. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Aimee Cliff (27 March 2020). "Skepta, Chip and Young Adz: Insomnia review – dark, funny and perfectly timed". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Stream Skepta, Chip & Young Adz's 'Insomnia' Album". Complex. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Skepta, Chip and Young Adz are releasing a joint album this week". NME. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Skepta, Chip and Young Adz Announce "Groundbreaking" New Album 'Insomnia'". Versus. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Skepta, Chip, and Young Adz Announce Joint Album 'Insomnia'". Clash Music. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Skepta, Chip and Young Adz Announce Joint Album 'INSOMNIA'". Complex. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  8. ^ Oliver Pometsey (27 March 2020). "Skepta, Chip and Young Adz's Insomnia brings UK rap's brightest stars together". GQ. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  9. ^ "Skepta, Chip & Young Adz Announce Collaborative Album 'Insomnia'". Hypebeast. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  10. ^ "Skepta, Chip and Yung Adz release 'Waze', first song from collaborative album 'Insomnia'". NME. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  11. ^ "Skepta, Chip, and Young Adz share "Waze" video". The Fader. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  12. ^ a b Joe Hale (27 March 2020). "Skepta x Chip x Young Adz - Insomnia". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  13. ^ "Credits / Insomnia / Skepta". Tidal. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  14. ^ "Ultratop.be – Skepta, Chip & Young Adz – Insomnia" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  15. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Skepta, Chip & Young Adz – Insomnia" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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