Raleigh Ritchie's debut album has been a long time coming.
Officially, the actor/songwriter has been working on material for his debut release for about 18 months – unofficially, he's spent his whole life gearing up to this moment.
'You A Man Now, Boy' arrives on February 26th, following the standout success of early cuts such as 'Stronger Than Ever'.
Clash recently gained an inside glimpse into the making of the record – here are 5 things you need to know about Raleigh Ritchie's debut album.
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1. 'You're A Man Now Boy', features fan favourites 'Bloodsport', and 'Stronger Than Ever'.
2. The album was created with the help of the following producers, who collectively have contributed to works by the likes of Dr Dre, Kendrick, Eminem, Drake, 50 Cent, and more.
'Werld Is Mine' – Justin Broad
'Stronger Than Ever' – Chris Loco
'Bloodsport' – Justin Broad
'I Can Change' – Sunny/Mike Spencer
'Keep It Simple' – Mike Elizondo
'The Greatest' – Justin Broad and Paul Herman
'Never Better' – Justin Broad and Paul Herman
'Cowards' – Chris Loco
'A Moor' – Utters
'Young And Stupid' – Sounwave
'You're A Man Now, Boy' – Justin Broad and Paul Herman
'The Last Romance' – Justin Broad
3. There is just one feature on the album, and that is Stormzy on 'Keep It Simple'. Although there is a secret feature on 'Cowards', which is rumoured to be Etta Bond.
4. The album has taken 18 months to make, with Raleigh Ritchie wanting to ensure his debut was exactly the way he wanted it.
5. The album’s story weaves through Raleigh Ritchie's different mindsets of love, lost-friendships, lows and highs; but wasn’t an intentional story. “I don’t want to impose anything on the listeners of the album. If someone can take anything from listening, i’m happy. Anything apart from apathy.”
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'You're A Man Now, Boy' will be released on February 26th – purchase LINK.
