The Last One (Headie One album)

The Last One
Studio album by
Headie One
Released28 June 2024
Genre
Length68:00
Label
Producer
Headie One chronology
Strength to Strength
(2023) 		The Last One
(2024)
Singles from The Last One
  1. "Martin's Sofa"
    Released: 19 January 2023
  2. "Cry No More"
    Released: 19 April 2024
  3. "I Still Know Better"
    Released: 7 June 2024
  4. "Tipsy"
    Released: 21 June 2024

The Last One is the second studio album by British rapper Headie One. It was released through Columbia Records and Sony Music UK on 28 June 2024.[1] The album features guest appearances from Potter Payper, Stormzy, Tay Keith, Fridayy, Skrillex, AJ Tracey, Beam, Äyanna, D-Block Europe, Aitch, Bnxn, Odumodublvck, Tay Iwar, and Sampha.[2] The album's production was handled by several producers such as Aminé, Einer Bankz, Lucas Secon, M1OnTheBeat, Nineteen85, and P2J, alongside several other producers including Tay Keith, Fridayy, Skrillex, and Sampha.[3]

Release and promotion

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On 8 December 2022, Headie One released the non-album single, "50s" in which he hinted at the release of his second studio album and a collaborative mixtape which would end up being released as Strength to Strength with K-Trap.[4][5] Weeks later, on 19 January 2023, Headie released the Flatbush Zombies' "Palm Trees" and Future's "Trap Niggas"-sampling lead single, "Martin's Sofa" alongside its official music video.[6][7][8] Over a year later, following the release of Strength to Strength,[9] Headie released the album's second single featuring Stormzy, "Cry No More".[1][10][11] Alongside the single's release, he officially announced the album and made it available for pre-order, revealing a second cover art only available on CD.[1] On 7 June 2024, Headie One released the album's third single, "I Still Know Better".[12][13]

On 12 June 2024, Headie One appeared on the fourth episode of BET UK's Living Lyrics series as he performed "I Still Know Better" live.[14] On 16 June, Headie officially announced the release of the album's fifteenth cut, "Tipsy", featuring Manchester-born rapper, Aitch. Just a day later, on 17 June, Headie officially announced his UK, Australia, and Ireland tour, beginning 4 October 2024 at Promiseland Festival in Gold Coast, Queensland, and concluding on 5 March 2025 at Plaza Club in Zürich.[15][16] On 19 June, Headie released the album's official tracklist, followed by the release of "Tipsy" just two days later on 21 June.[17][18]

Just four days prior to the album's official release, through Headie One's YouTube channel, he released a short film for the album directed by the former footballer-turned-actor, William Miller.[19] The trailer sees Headie speak about his life experiences which have inspired the album's creation.[20]

Track listing

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The Last One track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Could Rap"
  • M1OnTheBeat
  • King Wizard
  • X10
4:42
2."Love of My Life"
  • Adjei
Aminé2:59
3."Martin's Sofa"
M1OnTheBeat4:00
4."I Still Know Better"
  • Adjei
  • King Wizard
  • IJD
3:22
5."Form 696"
  • Adjei
  • M1OnTheBeat
  • King Wizard
  • Jim Legxacy
3:02
6."Lonely" (featuring Potter Payper)
3:22
7."Recall/Why You Look so Tired"
  • Adjei
  • M1OnTheBeat
  • Jim Legxacy
  • Ka7ton8
  • NatsGotTracks
  • TR The Producer
4:38
8."Cry No More" (with Stormzy featuring Tay Keith)
3:24
9."Karma"
  • Adjei
  • M1OnTheBeat
  • Leandro “Dro” Hidalgo[a]
3:35
10."Soul to Keep" (featuring Fridayy)
3:36
11."Happy Music"
  • Adjei
2:40
12."Make a W" (featuring Skrillex, AJ Tracey, and Beam)
2:57
13."Rapunzel" (featuring Äyanna)
  • Adjei
  • Äyanna Christie
  • Einer Bankz
  • Conran Doderer
  • Harry Beech
3:25
14."Braided" (featuring D-Block Europe)
  • Adjei
  • Adam Williams
  • Ricky Banton
Sammy Soso3:48
15."Tipsy" (featuring Aitch)
2:49
16."Bounce" (featuring Bnxn)
Lucas Secon3:01
17."Purposeful" (featuring Odumodublvck)
  • Ambezza
  • Fwdslxsh
  • Willum Maindo
2:58
18."Guns & Money" (featuring Tay Iwar)
3:33
19."Memories" (featuring Sampha)
Sampha3:08
20."I'm Thankful"
  • Adjei
  • Ambezza
  • Deats
  • Elyas
  • Nik D
  • Sucuki
3:05
Total length:68:00

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer

Sample credits

Personnel

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Musicians

  • Headie One – rap vocals
  • King Wizard – piano (4, 5), guitar (5), percussion (5), strings (5)
  • Potter Payper – rap vocals (6)
  • Stormzy – rap vocals (8)
  • Calum Landau – programming (8)
  • Fridayy – vocals (10)
  • AJ Tracey – rap vocals (12)
  • Beam – rap vocals (12)
  • Äyanna – vocals (13)
  • Young Adz – rap vocals (14)
  • Dirtbike LB – rap vocals (14)
  • Aitch – rap vocals (15)
  • Bnxn – vocals (16)
  • Ife Ogunjobi – trumpet (16)
  • Odumodublvck – vocals (17)
  • Tay Iwar – vocals (18)
  • Sampha – vocals (19), piano (19), programming (19), synthesizer (19)
  • Jonny Yeoman – saxophone (20)

Technical

Charts

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Chart performance for The Last One
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[21] 52
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[22] 4

References

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  1. ^ a b c Keith, James (19 April 2024). "Headie One Announces Second Album The Last One With Stormzy Collab "Cry No More"". Complex UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. ^ Keith, James (28 June 2024). "Headie One Drops New Album 'The Last One' f/ Potter Payper, Stormzy, Tay Keith, Skrillex & More". Complex UK. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Listen to 'The Last One' album from Headie One". GRM Daily. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. ^ Powell, Jon (9 December 2022). "Headie One drops off new visual for "50's"". Revolt TV. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  5. ^ Habbouchi, Hayley (8 December 2022). "Headie One hits us with latest drop "50's"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  6. ^ Keith, James (19 January 2023). "Headie One's Much-Anticipated Single, "Martin's Sofa", Has Arrived". Complex UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  7. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (20 January 2023). "Headie One samples Flatbush Zombies on new single "Martin's Sofa"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  8. ^ Murray, Robin (20 January 2023). "Headie One Finally Drops Fan Favourite 'Martin's Sofa'". Clash. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  9. ^ Keith, James (22 September 2023). "K-Trap & Headie One Revive Drill with New Project 'Strength to Strength'". Complex UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  10. ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (19 April 2024). "Headie One links up with Stormzy on new track, "Cry No More"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  11. ^ Reily, Nick (19 April 2024). "Headie One teams up with Stormzy on new track 'Cry No More'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  12. ^ Keith, James (7 June 2024). "Headie One Nods To His Drill Roots On Poignant "I Still Know Better"". Complex UK. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  13. ^ Archibald-Powell, Naimah (7 June 2024). "Headie One shares visualiser for "I Still Know Better"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  14. ^ "BET UK Announces New Documentary Series "Living Lyrics"". New Wave Magazine. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  15. ^ Pilley, Max (17 June 2024). "Headie One announces 2024 UK, European and Australian tour dates". NME. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  16. ^ Murray, Robin (17 June 2024). "Headie One Announces Massive UK Shows; How To Get Tickets". Clash. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Headie One & Aitch reunite for summer anthem "Tipsy"". GRM Daily. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  18. ^ Deville, Chris (21 June 2024). "Headie One & Aitch Share New Single "Tipsy": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  19. ^ Duran, Anagricel (28 June 2024). "Headie One's new album 'The Last One' features Skrillex, AJ Tracey, Stormzy, Aitch and more". NME. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Headie One debuts 'The Last One' short". GRM Daily. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  21. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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