Wretch 32 who recently performed with a live band at I Luv Live Special, has released his debut album Welcome To My World after his successful mixtape Learn From My Mixtape. 

Welcome To My World is a fitting introduction to a creative album. Wretch expresses personal emotion and power from beginning to end. He was definitely in the zone during the process of putting this album together. Wretch enters a new level and raises the bar for other UK rappers. 

It is not a case of him trying to force it either. He reflects reality in today's society on many social levels and "Take This From Me" featuring Badness, is a true representation of this.

The first single of the album "Be Cool" featuring Wizzy Wow, is bouncy and Wretch comes with the punch lines. The track is all about being "space boy fly".

The album features two big Grime MC's, Scorcher and Chipmunk. They both deliver a precise chorus on "Chinese Whispers" confronting gossip and haters within the industry. "Swaggalicious" is a track for the ladies, where Wretch and Scorcher go-back-to-back promoting the positivity of women. 

No one can knock Wretch's word play. His context is immense and it's all matches with a variety of thumping beats.

Tracks to look out for:

• Welcome To My World
• Take This From Me
• Ina Di Ghetto
• Pisces
• Swaggalicious
• Be Cool

Album available from: HMV, Zavvi and iTunes

Words by: Christopher Onyekweli