The Last One (Headie One album)

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]

The Last One
Studio album by
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

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.