Released 17 August 2009 Catch 22
(2009) Street Anthems
(2009) Release date 17 August 2009 | Recorded 2008–2009 Artist Tinchy Stryder Label Island Records | |
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Producer Fraser T Smith (Record executive)
Kwasi Danquah III (Composer)
Timothy McKenzie (Composer)
Chase & Status (Composer)
TMS (Composers & Mixing engineers)
David Nkrumah (Sound engineer)
Prince Rapid (Mastering engineer) Genres Hip hop music, Grime, Alternative hip hop, Eurodance, Electronic music Similar Tinchy Stryder albums, Grime albums | ||
Tinchy stryder take off
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 released on 17 August 2009. 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
- Tinchy stryder take off
- Tinchy stryder 03 take me back ft taio cruz catch 22
- Critical
- Commercial
- Singles
- Track listing
- Songs
- References
The album was preceded by a colloborative 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. Tinchy Stryder toured his album, Catch 22, in October 2009, and again in February/March 2010.
Tinchy stryder 03 take me back ft taio cruz catch 22
Critical
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." 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."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."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."
Commercial
At the beginning of the week commencing Monday 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. By the last mid-week update there was only a few copies between them. Catch 22 reached No. 2 in the UK by the end of the week, with Harris outselling Stryder by 8000 copies. Tinchy Stryder used his official Twitter to convey his gratitude to his fans for the high charting of the album. In its second week the album fell to No. 5 in the UK and was certified Gold in the UK.
In Ireland the album debuted and has so far peaked at #9.
Singles
Track listing
Songs
Take Off1:48
I'm Landing3:38
Take Me Back3:34