Chipmunk In Action
“I Am Chipmunk” is the second studio album from the Tottenham born rapper Chipmunk.
His proclamation of “reppin grime” on the title track of his last album “League Of My Own” already seems misplaced with the pressure for commercial success falling squarely on the nineteen year old’s shoulders.
The album has seen the world as well as the artist himself realize his potential after reaching number one with the single “Oopsy Daisy” also featuring singer and actress Dayo Olatunji who plays Alicia in the the Noel Clark films Kidulthood and Adulthood.
The album is more pop than any of many of the other rap albums out there in the market right know, which leaves audiences to wonder how much creative control Chipmunk actually has over his projects right now.
Frequently the songs released from the album have been centred around pop and R&B style chorus’ sung by artists such as Lock Essien, Emelie Sande and Talay Riley.
The album does show that Chipmunk has the potential to achieve more than any other rapper has in the UK if he keeps going.
Artists before him such as Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, and Tinchy Stryder have opened doors for urban rappers which he has smoothly walked through.
Released: 9 October 2009
