Splendour In The GrassOne of Britain's greatest young rappers Aitch releases his highly anticipated debut LP Close To Home today, an impressive 16-track release that follows a triumphant sold-out Australian tour run (including a slot at Splendour In The Grass), and kicks off his sold-out headline UK tour.
Featuring singles we’ve previously covered; the witty and confident 1989, and Baby - which we got the opportunity to chat more about with Aitch himself here, Close To Home combines effortless charisma with mature and reflective lyricism, as Aitch’s ever-growing skills as a songwriter and rapper shine through brighter than ever. Weaving intricate beats, heavy rhythmic bass lines, and infectious melodies around his fast-spitting smooth lyricism, Close To Home has the rich identifiable flavour of a Manchester record, doused in the global ambitions of a rising star. “As much as I say that I’m trying to get out of the ends, and I want to go elsewhere, I always end up back in the same place.” shares Aitch, continuing “Even across the other side of the world, I feel like I bring a sense of Manchester; whether I’m in London or Australia, I’m still Close To Home.”
Out now, be sure to give Close To Home a listen below, as we eagerly await Aitch’s return to Australia later this year/ early next year (see dates below).
Aitch’s debut album Close to Home is out now via Virgin Music Australia.
Catch Aitch's Live At The Wireless encore on triple j
this Sunday, August 21 from 1pm AEST - LISTEN HERE
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AITCH LIVE - AU 2022/23
Friday, Dec 30 | Wildlands - Optus Stadium Park, Perth
Sunday, Jan 1 | Field Day - The Domain, Sydney
Saturday, Jan 7 | Wildlands - Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane
