Roaring 20s

by Rizzle Kicks

Overview

When you come out the gate with that "new flavor" attitude and a parade of clever ideas, sounds, and lyrics, the sophomore jinx hangs above the head like the sword of Damocles, and that goes double for genres like hip-hop, up to and including the U.K. strain. The vibrant return of Rizzle Kicks doesn't even seem aware of second album expectations, effortlessly bouncing out colorful and memorable pop-rap moments that are Fresh Prince fun, Dizzee Rascal funny, Eminem flashy, and as catchy as a hit that's one-half Drake, one-half Macklemore. Still, as easy as it plays out, Roaring 20s is deceptively crafted and ambitious. The album unfolds like a true star where hits mingle with tracks that should have been and nothing gets labeled "filler." Add to that, the Brighton duo have sharpened their lyrical skills and evolved into something much more aware, offering cool commentary about the millennial lifestyle and reality television during the great "Lost Generation." The moody and full "Lunatic" raises the group to a Massive Attack level when it comes to atmosphere and groove, while "Put Your Two's Up" is party time perfection, coming on strong with horns, hooks, and a guest appearance from Fatboy Slim. The brilliant Jamie Cullum and Rizzle Kicks cut, "The Reason I Live," feels like a true collaboration rather than just some record company-directed collision, and when the lyrics snidely declare "Listen up yo, feelin' alive is a good way to kill time", it's the RK gift of being cool, cold, and positive all at once. Great things happen all over Roaring 20s, an album where the cool kids become the smart kids while losing none of their baller status. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	10/11/2024
Label:	Universal Uk
UPC:	0602465906165

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rizzle Kicks   Primary Artist
Robbie Nelson   Horn Engineer
Richard Adlam   Drums
Simon Lea   Drums
Robin Mullarkey   Bass
Joe Auckland   Trumpet
DJ Manipulate   Scratching
Michael Kearsey   Trombone,Euphonium
Lucy Wilkins   Violin
Gareth Lockrane   Flute
Dominic West   Vocals
Ant Whiting   Bass,Organ,Guitar,Keyboards,Vibraphone,Double Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Paul Taylor   Trombone
Ian Sherwin   Horn Engineer
Tim Sandiford   Guitar
Mark Brown   Saxophone
Seye Adelekan   Guitar
Neil Waters   Trumpet
Bang Bang Bang   Vocals
Hal Ritson   Bass,Keyboards
Emily Phillips   Piano,Vocals (Background)
Pete Cannon   Bass,Drums,Keyboards,Scratching
Harley Alexander-Sule   Guitar,Vocals
Ben Edwards   Soloist,Trumpet
Dom Pipkin   Keyboards
Joshua Joseph   Vocals
Jordan Stephens   Vocals
Cecilia Knapp   Vocals
Chris Wintermeyer   Trumpet
Dabla   Vocals
Emma Boulting   Vocals
Herman Stephens   Vocals
Sita Yebga   Vocals (Background)
Ed Mitchell   Saxophone
Jamie Cullum   Piano,Vocals
Tim Baxter   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Mike Spencer   Mixing,Programming
Ray Brown   Composer,Composer
Norman Cook   Composer,Producer
Robbie Nelson   Engineer
Liz Horsman   Assistant
Richard Adlam   Composer,Programming,Engineer
Geoff Pesche   Mastering
Ant Whiting   Composer,Producer,Programming,Additional Production
Zac Foley   Composer
Derry Brownson   Composer
Roy Panton   Composer
Ian Sherwin   Engineer
Mark de Cloedt   Composer
James Atkin   Composer
Craigie Dodds   Composer
Hal Ritson   Composer,Engineer
Emily Phillips   Composer
Pete Cannon   Composer,Producer,Programming
Harley Alexander-Sule   Composer
Jordan Stephens   Composer
Show N Prove   Vocal Engineer
Lester Salmins   Composer,Producer
Andrew Pittas   Composer
Derran Gene Brownson   Composer
Ian Alec Harvey Dench   Composer
Joey Swarbrick   Management
Rex James Foley   Composer
Zachary Sebastian   Composer
Mark Simon Decloedt   Composer
James Saul Atkin   Composer
Ian Dench   Composer
Jamie Cullum   Composer
Rob Chiarelli   Mixing