Timeless is the fourth studio album by English hip-hop trio N-Dubz. It was released on 4 August 2023 by EMI. It is the first album from the group in over 13 years.
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| Released | 4 August 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2023 | |||
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| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 48:38 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| i |   [1] |
| The Independent |   [2] |
Background and singles edit
On 16 May 2022, following an 11-year hiatus, the band announced their reunion for an UK arena tour that year.[3] An accompanying single titled "Charmer" was released on 19 May, reaching the top 40 of the Official UK Charts. However, it did not make the album cut.[4]
The lead single "February" was released on 27 April 2023, their first single since signing a global deal with EMI Records.[5] The trio announced the album on 8 June 2023 and released an album trailer. They also shared the second single "Habibti" that day.[6] N-Dubz began recording again in 2017, while the earliest track on the record stems from 2019. They continued working on it until its release in 2023. Half of the album was recorded at Grouse Lodge Recording Studio in the Republic of Ireland. According to Fazer, the album touches on "so many different situations that are relevant to today". Dappy added that the record tackles issues such as depression, mental health and "everything that happened through COVID".[7]
In July 2023, the trio announced a "personal" and "up close" tour to support the record in August 2023. On August 8, the album reached number one on the iTunes Album Charts.[8]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" |
| Fazer | 1:49 |
| 2. | "The Streets" |
| Fazer | 3:00 |
| 3. | "Play Your Part" |
| Edwards | 2:59 |
| 4. | "February" |
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| 3:40 |
| 5. | "The Ick" |
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| 3:03 |
| 6. | "Indecisive" |
| Fazer | 2:51 |
| 7. | "Habibti" |
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| 3:13 |
| 8. | "Interlude" |
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| 1:52 |
| 9. | "Listen" |
| Edwards | 4:39 |
| 10. | "London" |
| Fazer | 3:33 |
| 11. | "The Lights" |
| Fazer | 3:43 |
| 12. | "Believe Me Now" |
| Fazer | 3:23 |
| 13. | "Vendetta" |
| Fazer | 3:42 |
| 14. | "Real" |
| Rvchet | 3:17 |
| 15. | "Trust No One (Tour Bus Freestyle)" |
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| 2:46 |
| 16. | "Outro" |
| Fazer | 1:08 |
Charts edit
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] | 3 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 6 |
| UK R&B Albums (OCC)[11] | 1 |
References edit
- ^ a b Bootle, Emily (4 August 2023). "N-Dubz, Timeless, review: A feelings vacuum that is neither here nor there". i. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Hoggard, Alexander (4 August 2023). "Album: N-Dubz, Timeless (EMI Records)". The Independent. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Bedigan, Mike (16 May 2022). "N-Dubz announce reformation and UK arena tour following 11-year hiatus". The Independent. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Patel, Sanj (17 May 2022). "N-Dubz Have Reunited After 11 Years, Announce New Stadium Tour, Single". Complex. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (29 April 2023). "N-Dubz release new break-up single 'February' and sign new record deal". NME. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (9 June 2023). "N-Dubz share 'Habibti' and announce their first album in 13 years, 'Timeless'". NME. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Smith, Carl (3 May 2023). "N-Dubz: "We want to take our new album to Wembley Stadium"". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ Ross, Alex (20 July 2023). "N-Dubz announce 'Timeless Album Tour' with Tommy Fury as special guest". Planet Radio. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.