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.
Kiss and Tell
AJ Tracey Lyrics
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Greaze, nah, nah
No we don't kiss and tell (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell
They wanna know if I linked that girl
No I don't, but her name rings a bell (bling)
Yeah, I brought sand to the beach
She wanna live that Rockstar life
So I'ma take her to a different world (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell (nope)
They wanna know if I linked that girl
No I don't, but her name rings a bell (bling)
Yeah I brought sand to the beach
And SK coming with tings as well (uh-huh)
She wanna live that Rockstar life
So I'ma take her to a different world
(Tracey!)
You thought that I missed the drop, you're unwell
Big men, no we don't kiss and tell
And the J's on my feet are from Astroworld (woah)
Armed to the tee like a vest
I suggest you relax or I'll lift this shell
The block that I'm from is on the corner of bliss
But the mandem will stay around the heat like Hell (that's facts)
I bought a range and my mumsy's short
So I told them that I gotta' pay more for the step (heh)
Them man share the energy like a sket
And if they wanna war tellem' "Go, on then!" Like Skep
It's nang, I'm Omerta with the way I bang
Nowadays bars is the ting I slang (slang)
Calling my gorillas, when I gotta go ape
No chips in the clique when I rang this tan
Had Pyrex, had pots, no pans
All she ever wanted was a man that's gang
Your girl gave me top like a Virgil lookbook
And I got kicks like a Shaolin clan
So don't stop, don't stare
And my little niggas at it give it more than a tear (yeah)
That girl says she knows me?, I don't care
Made her pum pum drip off the front room chair (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell
They wanna know if I linked that girl
No I don't, but her name rings a bell (bling)
Yeah, I brought sand to the beach
And AJ coming with tings as well (yeah)
She wanna live that Rockstar life
So I'ma take her to a different world (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell (nope)
They wanna know if I linked that girl
No I don't, but her name rings a bell (bling)
Yeah I brought sand to the beach
And SK coming with tings as well (uh-huh)
She wanna live that Rockstar life
So I'ma take her to a different world
Talk too much then I air that (yeah)
She bossed up so I'm tryna get near that (sexy)
She got a back everyone wanna stare at
In your tight dress, man I love it when you wear that
She's dressed to kill, she's a queen for real
She can do it on Bond Street, she can do it on Fairfax (uh-huh)
She know she looks good in them high heels (sexy)
And she looks good in some Air Max
She's sexy, red lipstick looking all Fenty
Already know the name see the diamonds on my chain?
Yeah these girls are down to get friendly
Top boy, never seen a swag like Skeppy's
Run up the money we ain't saving a penny
And we don't cuff no jezzy's
Let the bros have a turn, manna' did that already
No chaser, put the liquor on ice
Put it on the card, I ain't looking at the price
Now my accountant's on the phone
And she's tryna' find out what I did last night (huh?)
Back on tour getting money with the guys
Sold out the show so we did that twice (two times)
Straight from the after party
To the next city, like a Rockstar manna' live that life
No we don't kiss and tell (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell
They wanna know if I linked that girl
No I don't, but her name rings a bell (bling)
Yeah, I brought sand to the beach
And AJ coming with tings as well (yeah)
She wanna live that Rockstar life
So I'ma take her to a different world (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell (nah)
No we don't kiss and tell (nope)
They wanna know if I linked that girl
No I don't, but her name rings a bell (bling)
Yeah I brought sand to the beach
And SK coming with tings as well (uh-huh)
She wanna live that Rockstar life
So I'ma take her to a different world
In "Kiss and Tell," AJ Tracey raps about the party lifestyle and the idea that some things are better left unsaid. He emphasizes that he and his crew do not kiss and tell, meaning they do not reveal their romantic encounters with others. Instead of gossiping, they focus on bringing excitement and adventure into their lives, as seen in the lines "Yeah, I brought sand to the beach and AJ coming with tings as well" and "She wanna live that Rockstar life, so I'ma take her to a different world." The lyrics depict Tracey living life on his terms, enjoying the thrill of the moment, and not looking back.
The song was first released on June 15, 2019, as a part of Tracey's self-titled album "AJ Tracey." It features production from Take A Daytrip and Rolling75 and is approximately two and a half minutes long. "Kiss and Tell" also includes references to designer brands, such as Astroworld and Fenty, highlighting Tracey's affinity for the finer things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk, talk, talk
People always talking about trivial matters.
Greaze, nah, nah
I don't want any trouble or drama.
No we don't kiss and tell (nah)
I won't reveal private details about my romantic life.
No we don't kiss and tell
I won't reveal private details about my romantic life.
They wanna know if I linked that girl
People are curious if I had a romantic relationship with that girl.
No I don't, but her name rings a bell (bling)
I don't have a romantic relationship with her, but I know her name.
Yeah, I brought sand to the beach
I brought something unnecessary to a place where it's already abundant.
And AJ coming with tings as well (yeah)
I also brought along some things to spice up the situation.
She wanna live that Rockstar life
She wants to live a glamorous and exciting life.
So I'ma take her to a different world (nah)
I'll take her to a new and exciting environment.
No we don't kiss and tell (nope)
I won't reveal private details about my romantic life.
Yeah I brought sand to the beach
I brought something unnecessary to a place where it's already abundant.
And SK coming with tings as well (uh-huh)
My friend SK also brought some things to spice up the situation.
So I'ma take her to a different world
I'll take her to a new and exciting environment.
(Tracey!)
My name is Tracey.
You thought that I missed the drop, you're unwell
You're mistaken if you thought I failed to do something important.
Big men, no we don't kiss and tell
Mature men don't reveal private details about their romantic life.
And the J's on my feet are from Astroworld (woah)
I'm wearing Jordans from Astroworld theme park.
Armed to the tee like a vest
I'm fully prepared and equipped for any situation.
I suggest you relax or I'll lift this shell
You should calm down or else I'll use my weapon.
The block that I'm from is on the corner of bliss
My neighborhood is a great place to live.
But the mandem will stay around the heat like Hell (that's facts)
My friends will always be near danger and violence.
I bought a range and my mumsy's short
I bought a luxury car and my mother is short.
So I told them that I gotta' pay more for the step (heh)
I had to pay extra for the special modifications on my car.
Them man share the energy like a sket
My friends have a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
And if they wanna war tellem' "Go, on then!" Like Skep
If someone wants to start a fight, my friends are always ready like Skepta.
It's nang, I'm Omerta with the way I bang
My style is great and I'm like a member of a secret society with the way I handle things.
Nowadays bars is the ting I slang (slang)
I'm now focused on making music and writing lyrics.
Calling my gorillas, when I gotta go ape
When I have to get wild, I call my strong and tough friends to help me.
No chips in the clique when I rang this tan
We didn't have any money in our group when I made this phone call.
Had Pyrex, had pots, no pans
We had Pyrex containers and pots, but no pans for cooking.
All she ever wanted was a man that's gang
She always wanted to be with a man who is tough and part of a gang.
Your girl gave me top like a Virgil lookbook
Your girlfriend gave me oral sex that was as satisfying as a Virgil Abloh fashion collection.
And I got kicks like a Shaolin clan
I have many shoes and sneakers like a Shaolin martial arts clan.
So don't stop, don't stare
Don't stop what you're doing and don't stare at me.
And my little niggas at it give it more than a tear (yeah)
My young and inexperienced friends are doing well and giving their best effort.
That girl says she knows me?, I don't care
I don't care if that girl claims to know me.
Made her pum pum drip off the front room chair (nah)
I had sex with her and made her very aroused.
Talk too much then I air that (yeah)
If you talk too much, I'll ignore you.
She bossed up so I'm tryna get near that (sexy)
She seems confident and successful, so I want to be close to her.
She got a back everyone wanna stare at
She has a very attractive and noticeable behind.
In your tight dress, man I love it when you wear that
I love it when you wear that tight dress.
She's dressed to kill, she's a queen for real
She's dressed very elegantly and looks like royalty in my eyes.
She can do it on Bond Street, she can do it on Fairfax (uh-huh)
She can shop and enjoy herself on any prestigious street around the world.
She know she looks good in them high heels (sexy)
She knows she looks attractive while wearing high heels.
And she looks good in some Air Max
She also looks great while wearing Air Max sneakers.
She's sexy, red lipstick looking all Fenty
She's very attractive and her red lipstick is similar to the Fenty beauty product line.
Already know the name see the diamonds on my chain?
You can already guess my name by seeing the diamonds on my chain.
Yeah these girls are down to get friendly
These girls are comfortable and willing to be friends with us.
Top boy, never seen a swag like Skeppy's
I'm a cool guy and my swag is unique, just like Skepta's.
Run up the money we ain't saving a penny
We're making money quickly and not saving any of it.
And we don't cuff no jezzy's
We're not getting romantically involved with any low-quality women.
Let the bros have a turn, manna' did that already
I already had my chance with women, now it's my friends' turn.
No chaser, put the liquor on ice
I don't need a mixer for my drink, I just put it on ice.
Put it on the card, I ain't looking at the price
I'll put it on my credit card without checking the price first.
Now my accountant's on the phone
My accountant is calling me about my finances.
And she's tryna' find out what I did last night (huh?)
She's asking me about my expenses from last night.
Back on tour getting money with the guys
I'm earning money while on tour with my friends.
Sold out the show so we did that twice (two times)
Our show was so successful that we did it twice in a row.
Straight from the after party
Immediately after the party ended.
To the next city, like a Rockstar manna' live that life
We're going to the next city like true rockstars and living the glamorous lifestyle.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Che Wolton Grant, Joseph Junior Adenuga
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BrandOC-np6kr
The collab we’ve always wanted, halloween means new Skepta
@bradderzzcayford6929
Skeptober
@sketchmasta
Bunch of pagans.
@Natty1620
Halloween is dizzees holiday. Not Skeptas.
@aron5624
Brandon O'Connor perfectly said
@bossmanveteran5649
wiley merked of skepta snm
@jhs2499
AJ has gone from having a tune called "skepta" to having a tune with him in a matter of years, big moves🙏🏻
@legendgameson
Opening for his tour as well shits crazy
@curry704
Manifestation game: Strong
@ezzygames1437
James Stewart that song banged