Timeless (N-Dubz album)

Timeless is the fourth studio album by English hip-hop trio N-Dubz. It was released on 4 August 2023 by EMI. It is the first album from the group in over 13 years.

Timeless
Studio album by
N-Dubz
Released4 August 2023 (2023-08-04)
Recorded2019–2023
Studio
  • Grouse Lodge Recording Studio
  • Otterhead Studios
  • Westpoint Studios
  • Sarm Music Village
Length48:38
LabelEMI
Producer
  • Fazer
  • Junior Edwards
  • LiTek
  • Whyjay
  • Rvchet
N-Dubz chronology
Greatest Hits
(2011)		 Timeless
(2023)
Singles from Timeless
  1. "February"
    Released: 27 April 2023
  2. "Habibti"
    Released: 8 June 2023
  3. "The Ick"
    Released: 29 June 2023
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
i[1]
The Independent[2]

Background and singles

On 16 May 2022, following an 11-year hiatus, the band announced their reunion for an UK arena tour that year.[3] An accompanying single titled "Charmer" was released on 19 May, reaching the top 40 of the Official UK Charts. However, it did not make the album cut.[4]

The lead single "February" was released on 27 April 2023, their first single since signing a global deal with EMI Records.[5] The trio announced the album on 8 June 2023 and released an album trailer. They also shared the second single "Habibti" that day.[6] N-Dubz began recording again in 2017, while the earliest track on the record stems from 2019. They continued working on it until its release in 2023. Half of the album was recorded at Grouse Lodge Recording Studio in the Republic of Ireland. According to Fazer, the album touches on "so many different situations that are relevant to today". Dappy added that the record tackles issues such as depression, mental health and "everything that happened through COVID".[7]

In July 2023, the trio announced a "personal" and "up close" tour to support the record in August 2023. On August 8, the album reached number one on the iTunes Album Charts.[8]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Dereen JafarFazer1:49
2."The Streets"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Lewis Rawson, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Dereen JafarFazer3:00
3."Play Your Part"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Lewis Rawson, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Dereen JafarJunior Edwards2:59
4."February"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Lewis Rawson, Junior EdwardsFazer, Junior Edwards3:40
5."The Ick"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Whyjay, LiTek, Lewis Rawson, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Stephanie Fletcher GoudieWhyjay, LiTek3:03
6."Indecisive"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Junior EdwardsFazer2:51
7."Habibti"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Whyjay, LiTek, Lewis Rawson, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Dereen Jafar, Stephanie Fletcher GoudieWhyjay, LiTek3:13
8."Interlude"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Whyjay, LiTek, Lewis Rawson, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Stephanie Fletcher GoudieWhyjay, LiTek1:52
9."Listen"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Junior EdwardsJunior Edwards4:39
10."London"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Lewis Rawson, Junior Edwards, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Stephanie Fletcher GoudieFazer3:33
11."The Lights"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Lewis Rawson, Junior EdwardsFazer3:43
12."Believe Me Now"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Lewis Rawson, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Dereen JafarFazer3:23
13."Vendetta"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior Edwards, Olivia WilliamsFazer3:42
14."Real"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Rvchet, Lewis Rawson, Junior EdwardsRvchet3:17
15."Trust No One (Tour Bus Freestyle)"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Lewis Rawson, Junior EdwardsFazer, Junior Edwards2:46
16."Outro"Dappy, Tulisa, Fazer, Zachary Adam Steiner-Anderson, Junior EdwardsFazer1:08

Charts
Chart performance for Timeless
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] 3
UK Albums (OCC)[10] 6
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[11] 1

References
  1. Bootle, Emily (4 August 2023). "N-Dubz, Timeless, review: A feelings vacuum that is neither here nor there". i. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  2. Hoggard, Alexander (4 August 2023). "Album: N-Dubz, Timeless (EMI Records)". The Independent. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  3. Bedigan, Mike (16 May 2022). "N-Dubz announce reformation and UK arena tour following 11-year hiatus". The Independent. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  4. Patel, Sanj (17 May 2022). "N-Dubz Have Reunited After 11 Years, Announce New Stadium Tour, Single". Complex. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  5. Williams, Kyann-Sian (29 April 2023). "N-Dubz release new break-up single 'February' and sign new record deal". NME. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  6. Williams, Kyann-Sian (9 June 2023). "N-Dubz share 'Habibti' and announce their first album in 13 years, 'Timeless'". NME. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  7. Smith, Carl (3 May 2023). "N-Dubz: "We want to take our new album to Wembley Stadium"". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  8. Ross, Alex (20 July 2023). "N-Dubz announce 'Timeless Album Tour' with Tommy Fury as special guest". Planet Radio. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  9. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  10. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  11. "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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