Jackuum

D Double E's first solo album. His inimitable delivery and legendary ad-libs - a simple “bud-a-bup-bup” or “it’s mwee, mwee” are usually enough to force a reload from the DJ - have seen him blaze a trail across the world’s stages and radio shows for the past 20 years, but he’s rarely committed his voice to more than the odd single or vocal feature here and there (Newham Generals’ 2009 debut album aside). Far from relying on former glories, the record includes ten new tracks (along with a smattering of top talents on feature duties). Double’s lyrical interplay with Skepta on Nang provides a highlight, and newcomer AJ Tracey shines on Natural Organic. Album opener Flatmate packs a huge Swifta Beater-produced punch, and - along with the rest of the album - will be delivering plenty of jackuums at student union raves for the rest of the year.