AJ Tracey
AJ Tracey (born Ché Wolton Grant on March 4 1994, in Ladbroke Grove, West L… Read Full Bio ↴AJ Tracey (born Ché Wolton Grant on March 4 1994, in Ladbroke Grove, West London, United Kingdom) is a British rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His dad’s a former rapper from Trinidad, and his mum is a Welsh former drum and bass DJ. Based in Ladbroke Grove, West London (although he was raised in the south just like FT and true say, his dad lived in Tottenham), AJ started making waves in the pirate radio scene in 2014, although his songs under the name Looney date back to 2011.
Speaking to GRM about his stage name, AJ explained:
"Basically when I used to shot, I couldn’t give my real name. I used to wear loads of Armani, so I called myself AJ. The Tracey comes from this guy called Stacey in my ends. Everyone used to be/is scared of him so I thought, if a man has a girl’s name and he’s still scaring people, the maybe I should try doing it so I can be THAT guy."
Whether it’s sets on Rinse or Radar Radio alongside his crew, My Team Paid, street singles with rising talents like Dave and Reeko Squeeze, or collaborations with big names like Gorgon City, Tinchy Stryder and P Money, over recent years, AJ has proven himself to be one to watch.
Sure enough, in 2016, he won Best Breakthrough Act at the Rated Awards, and was nominated for the Best Newcomer and Best Grime Act categories at the MOBOs. Following the release of his Lil Tracey EP in December, he also made the BBC Sound of 2017 longlist, the Independent’s Ones to Watch 2017 and the VEVO dscvr Ones to Watch 2017 list. He toured the UK and US throughout 2017.
In October 2017, he released the Secure the Bag! EP, featuring guest vocals from Jme, Denzel Curry, 67 and Craig David. The eight-track project became his first to enter the UK Albums Chart, coming in at number thirteen.
In early 2018, AJ Tracey modelled for the OVO clothing line in 2018.[26] In May 2018, Tracey released the single "Butterflies" featuring Not3s. The song served as AJ Tracey's commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was followed up with "Lo(v/s)er", which peaked at number 38. Tracey also featured on Craig David's album "The Time is now" collaborating on the track "Somebody like me". In early July 2019 the Swedish rapper Z.E [sv] released his second album, Mer än rap ("more than rap"). Tracey was featured on the title track "More Than Rap".
On 21 November 2018, Tracey announced the pre-order of his self-titled debut album, released on 8 February 2019. The lead single, "Doing It", was released for streaming and digital on the same day. Four more singles were released to promote AJ Tracey: "Butterflies" featuring Not3s, "Psych Out!", "Necklace" featuring Jay Critch, and "Ladbroke Grove". AJ Tracey debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and is certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). "Ladbroke Grove" became Tracey's highest-charting single peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. On 10 October 2019, Tracey announced the upcoming release of a deluxe edition of AJ Tracey, to feature five new songs and a couple of surprises. The album was released on 25 October. On 14 February 2020, AJ Tracey announced his Australian tour starting in Adelaide on 24 April, but was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On 22 March 2021, AJ Tracey announced via a fake press conference on YouTube his second studio album titled Flu Game as well as the album's tracklist, which was released on 16 April 2021. The album includes singles such as Dinner Guest, West Ten, "Anxious", and "Bringing It Back". 5 hours prior to the release of the album, AJ released the single "Little More Love" as well as releasing a music video on YouTube.
Speaking to GRM about his stage name, AJ explained:
"Basically when I used to shot, I couldn’t give my real name. I used to wear loads of Armani, so I called myself AJ. The Tracey comes from this guy called Stacey in my ends. Everyone used to be/is scared of him so I thought, if a man has a girl’s name and he’s still scaring people, the maybe I should try doing it so I can be THAT guy."
Whether it’s sets on Rinse or Radar Radio alongside his crew, My Team Paid, street singles with rising talents like Dave and Reeko Squeeze, or collaborations with big names like Gorgon City, Tinchy Stryder and P Money, over recent years, AJ has proven himself to be one to watch.
Sure enough, in 2016, he won Best Breakthrough Act at the Rated Awards, and was nominated for the Best Newcomer and Best Grime Act categories at the MOBOs. Following the release of his Lil Tracey EP in December, he also made the BBC Sound of 2017 longlist, the Independent’s Ones to Watch 2017 and the VEVO dscvr Ones to Watch 2017 list. He toured the UK and US throughout 2017.
In October 2017, he released the Secure the Bag! EP, featuring guest vocals from Jme, Denzel Curry, 67 and Craig David. The eight-track project became his first to enter the UK Albums Chart, coming in at number thirteen.
In early 2018, AJ Tracey modelled for the OVO clothing line in 2018.[26] In May 2018, Tracey released the single "Butterflies" featuring Not3s. The song served as AJ Tracey's commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was followed up with "Lo(v/s)er", which peaked at number 38. Tracey also featured on Craig David's album "The Time is now" collaborating on the track "Somebody like me". In early July 2019 the Swedish rapper Z.E [sv] released his second album, Mer än rap ("more than rap"). Tracey was featured on the title track "More Than Rap".
On 21 November 2018, Tracey announced the pre-order of his self-titled debut album, released on 8 February 2019. The lead single, "Doing It", was released for streaming and digital on the same day. Four more singles were released to promote AJ Tracey: "Butterflies" featuring Not3s, "Psych Out!", "Necklace" featuring Jay Critch, and "Ladbroke Grove". AJ Tracey debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and is certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). "Ladbroke Grove" became Tracey's highest-charting single peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. On 10 October 2019, Tracey announced the upcoming release of a deluxe edition of AJ Tracey, to feature five new songs and a couple of surprises. The album was released on 25 October. On 14 February 2020, AJ Tracey announced his Australian tour starting in Adelaide on 24 April, but was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On 22 March 2021, AJ Tracey announced via a fake press conference on YouTube his second studio album titled Flu Game as well as the album's tracklist, which was released on 16 April 2021. The album includes singles such as Dinner Guest, West Ten, "Anxious", and "Bringing It Back". 5 hours prior to the release of the album, AJ released the single "Little More Love" as well as releasing a music video on YouTube.
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AJ Tracey Lyrics
Alakazam Serious Alright, now at the back, use your psychic attack It…
Anxious Let's go, yeah If you get my number, then don't hit…
Bird Call It sounds like Nyge I've got sons, I've got clothes I've go…
Blacked Out Sounds of the Sir Tracksuit grey, black, blue I was just a…
Blow My Phone (Don't take this personally but, I never wanna see you…
Bringing It Back Yo, this the old flow, man's bringing it back (The Elements)…
Buster Cannon Backstage, couple drinks, I'm loose All I see is bums and…
Butterflies It sounds like Nyge Yeah yeah yeah 'Cause I just came…
Capri Sun Walk in the stu, then I turn the Mac on Handed…
Cat Pack Daytrip took it to 10 Me, I set pace and I'm…
Champions League Man's in the Champions League Man's in the Champions League …
Cheerleaders Glee, glee, glee, glee (Brr, brr, brr) Look In my city, I'm…
Cherry Blossom Blossom Blossom Blossom Blossom, blossom Blossom Blossom Blo…
Colombiana (It sounds like Nyge) I got Columbiana girls and I got…
Country Star Kazza I've come too far, I've come too far (Too far) Horsep…
Dinner Guest Yeah, yeah, yeah Cartier frames, and a turtleneck (fancy) P…
Doing It Swifta Production Yo There's no way you can tell man that I…
Double C's Sushi on the beat, it's a wrap (Sushi) This drip is…
Draft Pick As a yute did sports in college I never made that…
Elastic TSB It's fantastic, how the gang made a man do a…
Eurostep I been in the streets, the way I trap is…
False 9 They call man false 9 I can play anywhere and I…
Fighting I went three steps backward, but then I came through…
Floss Yo We make the wave, we could never get washed We don't…
Glockie Yeah They're feeling this one What you sayin'? Mans record i…
Graveyard Shift Ice, ice, baby Dun-dun, dun-dun, dun-dun-dun, dun-dun Ice, i…
Halloween Diamonds in the bezel, scary like it's Halloween Anytime the…
Hating on Gang Why you hating? Why you hating? Suttons Estate, that's wher…
Hikikomori I know I'm safe (I know I'm safe) I've got the…
Hood Antics Yeah, I'm stiff when I skank I'm cranked in the rave…
Horror Flick Swifta production It's Halloween, everybody best move (Get …
Italy Bare man wanna watch face They say I'm too hood, so…
Jackpot That be Maaly Raw I hit the jackpot I'm at the Mandalay,…
Kiss and Tell Talk, talk, talk Greaze, nah, nah No we don't kiss and tell…
Kukoč Look I coach yutes from my city, I'm Jackson And I make…
LA4AWEEK2 (Don't take this personally but) (It sounds like Nyge) Check…
Ladbroke Grove (No one sees) (No one, one) (No one sees, no one sees) (No…
Leave Me Alone First things first, tell the peng tings stand up And all…
Little More Love My soul's gettin' tired, always running from the law My brud…
Luke Cage Bullet holes in my top right now I'mma keep going but…
luvd u I thought that I loved you but I was wrong You…
Migos Ch'yeah Drop black on black (I'm trappin') Feds think I'm fu…
Mimi Just made a banger with Sevaqk Hello, Sevaqk Yeah, she stil…
Naila [Swiping my card like Kaiba Man bag brown like Naila A bag…
Necklace I put whip on my, I put whip on my I…
No Chucks Yeah, yeah (I'm workin' on dyin') Let's go, let's go, let's…
Nothing But Net It sounds like Nyge ADP All-star in the booth (All-star) Pu…
Packages Yeah yeah AJ from the Lane, link up TV mic check AJ…
Pasta Girls going wild in the water (wild) Girls going wild in…
Perfect Storm I'm off the cup, I just woke up, I'm in…
Plan B Uno, un-un-uno Un-un-uno, un-un-uno Un-un Runnin' through t…
Prada Me I got a lot on my mind (Mind) Fuck with my…
Psych Out! They'll never be the same as me (no, they could…
Quarterback Get into the bag, I want all of that Got her…
Reasonable Look I'll never pick sides (Trace-o), it's a free for all…
Red & Green I got these bitches in check (check) I got this drink…
REDMERCEDES With my niggas in my red Mercedes Attitude like "fuck you,…
Rina It sounds like Nyge Yo, she sittin' on it (Sittin'), she…
Seoul (Grahh, grahh, grahh) (Traceo) (Let's go, uh) Yeah, yeah (Tr…
Shisha I leave the crib when my P's are right Send my…
Skepta Ayo Skeppy, let me borrow your flow real quick, cuz Listen …
Somebody Like Me Oh no no, yeah yeah AJ Tracey I see you…
Spirit Bomb Ladies and gentlemen Time to test the spirit bomb My kicks…
The Lane AJ from the lane but it ain′t Tottenham True say that…
They Said They said that I wouldn't be shit They said that I…
Top Dog I've been on this mission all alone Now I'm stuck up…
Tour Team It sounds like Nyge Fresh off tour Big racks, us man need…
Triggered Yeah, yeah Woo, woo Woo, woo (I'm workin' on dyin') I kept …
Triple S Yo, those sneakers are fucking garbage They look like some o…
West Ten Don't you know I'm walkin' away? And if you don't want…
Wifey Riddim Yo, I've got this ting from London West London, Chelsea, nea…
Wifey Riddim 3 Steel Banglez, Banglez, Banglez It's "Wifey" part three My …
You Don't Know Me Step, step on the curb amongst pagans In the endless fight…
Yumeko (I'm workin' on dyin') Akira My outlook's sunlight, but cle…
Zelda My drop-top went down (down, down, down) Sitting in the fron…