aaamusic | On 13, Oct 2011

WRETCH 32 FEAT. ETTA BOND

‘FORGIVENESS’

Released by Ministry of Sound/Levels Recordings on 27^th November 2011

“Wretch 32 is one of the key breakthrough Brits in 2011… on an incredibly accomplished debut, (Black and White), the 26-year-old maps out his varied musical upbringing and enduring loves, to lyrics of revelatory candour with real bite and wit.(4/5 stars) ” Sunday Times Culture

“British rap newcomer’s commanding debut is stuffed full of prospective hits… Wretch’s desire to rank beside Kanye and Jay-Z may not be that far-fetched. (4/5 stars)” – Uncut

“Wretch 32 is one of the most gifted British MCs in the business.(4/5 stars) ” – The Sun

Following on from the overwhelming success of the chart-topping, ‘Don’t Go’, Wretch 32 is set to release ‘Forgiveness’ the fourth cut to be taken from his top 5 album ‘Black and White’, (out 27^th November 2011).  In the run up to the release Wretch 32 will be embarking on his first nationwide headline tour. Kicking off on 16^th October in Glasgow and ending on 30^th October in Norwich, the venues have been upgraded due to an unprecedented demand for tickets.

In what can be seen as one of the biggest music success stories of the year, 26 year old Wretch 32 (aka Jermaine Scott) has come a long way from the times when he sold mixtapes in and around his estate in Tottenham to get by. After being earmarked as the artist to watch out for in 2011 by everyone from the BBC, NME, Q magazine and MTV through to Tinie Tempah and Professor Green, and notching up an impressive list of fans such as Adele, Nicki Minaj and Liam Gallagher, ‘The Metaphor Man’ (as he is referred to by the grime glitterati) has lived up to the hype.

 

In addition to delivering a top 5 smash with debut single ‘Traktor’, a no. 2 anthem ‘Unorthodox’ (featuring Example) and no 1 hit with ‘Don’t Go’, and a top 5 critically acclaimed album with ‘Black and White’, Wretch 32 has stolen the show at festivals over the summer (from Glastonbury to Wireless and V Festival), performed on Later With Jools Holland, been appointed an official Adidas ambassador for their Olympics 2012 campaign, and been nominated for 4 MOBO awards and a Q award.

Wretch 32’s fourth single ‘Forgiveness’ is produced by Labrinth and features vocals by upcoming singer Etta Bond.  One of the most candid and emotive cuts from the album ‘Forgiveness’ sees Wretch reflects on the dichotomy he faces whilst  chasing his dream to get ahead in music: “Excuse me, my friend, I think I might have hit my head. Excuse me, my friend, I can’t remember who I am, cos I’m holding on, trying to be somebody, but it won’t be long until I need somebody…”

Wretch 32’s ‘Forgiveness’ will be released by Ministry of Sound/Levels Recordings on 27^th November 2011

 

 

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