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Edna
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Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Aitch, Bugsey, Haile, M Huncho, Ivorian Doll, Mahalia, Kaash Paige, Skepta, Stormzy, AJ Tracey, Young Adz, and Young T.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Oct 19, 2020
    90
    The resulting project is Headie's most complete and compelling set to date. Pulling out all the stops for an expansive statement of self, in EDNA the Tottenham great provides an impeccable portfolio of his varied sonics, concretizing his place among London's finest.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 8, 2020
    90
    An album that delivers on all fronts, from the ratatat of drill or the swinging hip-hop beats, EDNA explores as much as it uncovers more sides to its voice. Throughout, the littered guest posts each represent a facet of Headie’s journey perfectly.
  3. Clash Music
    Oct 8, 2020
    90
    The twenty-track project, dedicated to his late mother, features Headie’s strongest, most reflective writing to date. Distance offers clarity, and the further he navigates away from his past life, the more vivid the pictures he paints of it.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 8, 2020
    80
    ‘Edna’ is proof that he’s the unmistakeable, global ‘King of drill’, and much more besides.
  5. Resident Advisor
    Nov 3, 2020
    80
    There's a palpable lust for life throughout the 20 tracks, but Edna is at its most arresting when Headie details his journey from custodial sentences to commercial success with unflinching candor.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Oct 8, 2020
    80
    Drill is a music aimed at dedicated acolytes rather than general listeners. But strip away the lyrics, and the strange mix of electro loops, nervous beats, sad melodies and sci-fi sounds is utterly compelling and contemporary, evidence of a cutting edge local music scene that continues to thrive even with venue doors barred shut.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 12, 2020
    60
    A workable entente between past and future is struck on Edna. Headie One gets to flex, collaborate and try new things, while Irving Adjei feels safe enough to show vulnerability.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Brennon
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    I dont like when artists make their albums 20+ tracks, but in this case this was a really great album with a lot of variety. Sure, there wereI dont like when artists make their albums 20+ tracks, but in this case this was a really great album with a lot of variety. Sure, there were some fillers, but overall it was pretty awesome and Headie will become a superstar after this release, which he deserves to.… Expand
  2. aydenrozay
    Oct 21, 2020
    8
    How are there only 4 user score’s? This album is hard front to back, Headie has found a perfect balance between the drill and radio soundHow are there only 4 user score’s? This album is hard front to back, Headie has found a perfect balance between the drill and radio sound without compromising his grass roots. Tonnes of bangers and every feature comes through, Ivorian Doll, Aitch, Skep and Future especially. Don’t know how it hasn’t gotten more attention globally. The king of drill … Expand

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