Disc-Overy [Explicit Lyrics]

Tinie Tempah | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 17, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B004OFWLMC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,099 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

U.S. debut album from the British Pop/Hip-Hop sensation including bonus material.In his native UK Disc-Overy is already a massive hit, having sold over half a million copies to date and earned him two Brit Awards - one for Best Single for track 'Pass Out' and the other for Best Breakthrough Artist. As an added bonus and to differentiate it from the UK album Tinie has just finished sessions with super producers Stargate to add a few more key tracks to the U.S. release. The result is an album that should produce quite a few hit singles and keep Tinie Tempah on the radio for the rest of the year. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rap for the Future, May 17, 2011

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Madeline (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disc-Overy [Explicit] (MP3 Download)

My friend recently was trying to get me into Tyler the Creator, and I just didn't get it. I'm not a hip hop purist, and I see no need to force myself to listen to stuff with no choruses and an utter lack of musicality. Tinie Tempah on the other hand has released an excellent cross over album in "Disc-Overy." It has killer dubstep mixed in with pulsing electronic and synth beats, a distinctive lyrical flow, and swagger for days.

Some people may be a little put off by Tinie's distinctively British style/voice, so I definitely suggest listening to a few tracks first to know what you're getting into. However, chances are if you liked one song of his, you'll probably like the entire album. It is in no way static, with the soaring anthem "Invincible" with the excellent Kelly Rowland, to club banger "Pass Out," to my personal favorite--the dark and depressing "Let Go" featuring Emeli Sande. However, all of it firmly falls into the rap/pop category most recently famously done by Nicki Minaj on "Pink Friday." If you want musical, hard hitting rap that you can still dance to, then you'll love this album. If you want "pure" rap, then this is most definitely not for you.

***EDIT, I just realized that the US track listing is way different from the UK version that I have. The UK version includes three different songs ("Invincible"--which is incredible, and "Obsession" and "Just a Little"). These songs were switched out for "Till I'm Gone", "So Addicted" which is pretty tight, and "Love Suicide" which is one of the most "pop" songs on the album. I'm not quite sure why the switch, but it's definitely worth noting. "Invincible" is an awesome song that should have made the cut on the US version so I highly recommend finding a way to get it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine Debut, July 1, 2011

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Michael Brent Faulkner, Jr. "Brent Faulkner" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Disc-Overy (Audio CD)

Tinie Tempah's debut album (the U.S. Edition) Disc-Overy is an anomaly - in a good respect. Different from so many other rap albums, Disc-Overy combines the best aspects of pop, urban, and rap music to make a fine hip-hop effort. Tempah's British accent is endearing, giving rap a different voice than it has possessed before. While Tempah may not necessarily be `the second coming' as an MC, he has a knack and talent for stringing rhymes together successfully - his debut effort epitomizes proof of this.

The album opens with an intro, that acclimates the listener to Patrick "Tinie Tempah" Okogwu's rapping style. The exceptional, well-rounded "Simply Unstoppable" follows exhibiting brilliant production work - synth-driven and `electro-centric' in quality. Tempah's flow is consistent, yielding some sensationally conceived rhymes: "My mom forty-four years old with no wrinkles/I got a hundred thousand on me I could sprinkle..." The hook is well penned for sure: "I can't explain it, but you're gonna love this, so crazy outrageous, simply unstoppable..." Another valedictory cut follows through "Pass Out," notable for more superb production work, with a tinge of rock-driven reggae sound (if there is such a thing!). Again, the chorus is a sensational one, marked by a mix of rapping and singing. The Wiz Khalifa feature "Till I'm Gone" keeps the momentum going, contrasting the European-driven production of the first two cuts in favor of a more `Americanized' sound. Wiz works perfectly for this cut, singing the memorable hook: "I grew tired of the same, then one night/packed my things, told the one I love/I'll be back one day..." Tinie gets his share of praises with an incredible catchy bridge to the chorus ("Come out and play, pour out another bottle/let's do it all today and worry bout it all tomorrow...) as well as a killer line ("I be cutting off these b*****s like an episode of Nip Tuck").

"Illusion" revives the electronic-driven production (mainly during the hook), but the verses are characterized by a piano-led, drum driven styled production. Tempah's punchlines never fail ("My mom say I need to put on weight like Kelly Clarkson/She say I work like a soldier marchin'"). "So Addicted" features Bei Maejor, singing the chorus. The production is subtler, but that is a nice adjustment, as is Tempah laying off the heavy profanity (he still ain't got nothing on Tyler, The Creator!). "Snap" is not a bad cut, though it does not allure as much as the `créme de la créme.' Nothing to fear, as the U.S. hit "Written in the Stars," featuring the vocals of Eric Turner, allures and atones for any improprieties. The production transcends `hip-hop,' much like "Simply Unstoppable" or "Pass Out," providing an avenue for crossover into pop. Tempah's rhymes are superb as always, notably on the first verse: "That's why they play my song on so many different dials/because I got more f***ing hits than a disciplined child..."

Following the laudatory "Written in the Stars," the album falls off ever so slightly. "Frisky," featuring Labrinth lacks the `hit' (or `it') factor of the best cuts in favor of a more low-key vibe/sound. "Miami 2 Ibiza" is certainly a `B' as opposed to an `A' where production clearly supersedes `substance.' The Ester Dean feature "Love Suicide" is solid, but could stand to feature the slightest bit more character for whatever reason; something's missing. Penultimate cut "Wonderman," featuring Ellie Goulding, is enjoyable, but unexceptional. Only ultimate cut "Let Go," featuring Emeli Sandé, reinstates some of the early fanfare and spark to Disc-Overy.

Essentially, Tinie Tempah's debut effort Disc-Overy is a `good-un.' While it is flawed towards the conclusion of the effort, how many albums these days aren't? And regardless, there are no `outright' misses, which makes Disc-Overy enjoyable enough throughout, even when it finds itself slightly below being `exceptional.' Highly recommended to those who love crossover hybrids between rap, pop, and R&B.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tinie Tempah, Big Buzz, May 19, 2011

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TinieLover - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disc-Overy (Audio CD)

This cd is AMAZING! I've been waiting for it soooo long to be released in the US. That's how you know he's such a great artist if I held on since October and before then! I discovered him from playing Tap tap and I've been hooked ever since. Tinie Tempah has a flow that is fast, yet you can still understand him. He doesn't rap about your typical things and he has pretty positive messages. It's a very upbeat cd and it's not boring at all. The intro gets you from the start. In other words, it goes HARD! He starts with a bang and ends with one. This is his first official cd and it's already a hit. Can't wait to see what's in store for the future. Buying this cd will be an upgrade for you. Just listen to it once and you won't want to stop!