Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can.

This is the title of Bashy's new album. Oh My Gosh! When I heard Bashy had an album coming out I didn't really know what to expect. Hearing his previous mixtapes and his tracks "Black Boys" and "Kidulthood to Adulthood" I really respected Bashy on many levels and was anxiously waiting for the album to drop.




My sister brought me his album the same week it was released. For some reason I didn't want to hear it, not just yet, worried it would be less then I expect (deeper level tracks with concept.)




Postponed it for a WEEK. I then finally decided to rip it straight onto my iPhone and hear it on the way to work!


Initial response... "WOW,, why did I leave it this long?" . My sister said someone told her to look out for "living my dream" track as its meant to be one of the best..... No doubt it was a very 'on-point' track about where Bashy is at.


But for me? 'Change' REALLY got me!!! For a week my facebook status was

"If I Had It All Again . . . Nah I Wouldn't of Cried At My Birth, I Would Of Smiled.. Just Happy to be Alive on this Earth, I would of walked at 5 months.. I wouldn't of Wasted Time Because As Soon As Your Born You Begin to Die."

- The entire track gives me goosebumps. Those lyrics have a least one line that everyone can really truly reflect on and very thought-provoking.


I liked the storytelling style throughout the album. every lyric really had my attention. 'Before Before' is a perfect example of a track that a lot of people in their 20s+ could relate to. The track takes us back to the train tickets (Jumping over the barrrrier) , Early days of Dizzee Rascal (Jezebel) and So Solid, Black Chat, Pay as you go and Nokia Changing faces phones. Not forgetting Snes (Super Nintendo) and Real McCoy. Listening to this the first time I was on the train and couldn't stop smiling, Bashy really took it back for me.


The way Bashy lays out his lyrics allows everyone to have an insight of the different style and thoughts of Bashy. From Up beat Hyper tracks such as "Who wants to be a millionaire?" to a dark yet very real track featuring Wretch 32 and Scorcher named "Ransom."
"Shes a Gangster" ... The title speaks for itself. It is definitely a feel good track that can be blazed in car stereos.... If only I could drive!!! :P

"Sorry" Featuring Zalon- A track that exposes a very grounded side of Bashy, that talks straight to every woman... an warm apology for every negativity that's been inflicted directly from a man.

Tracks to look out for:


"Shes a Gangster"
"Ransom"
"Change"
"Life"
"Sorry"
"Day Before I Die"
"Before Before"

(Practically the entire album)



Not so much: (sorry Bashy)

"Who wants to be a millionnaire"/Video is funny though.

(thats it!)


An artist who can bring strong commercial music, Bashy is deep rooted UK Artist with a refreshing vibe. His positive, real life lyrics is something UK young people are in need of.

If you haven't purchased the album, YES Purchased, no Copping! Go onto Bashy's website or pop to your nearest HMV and buy it! We gotta support UK Talent. No Legit support means UK artist will never be on top.

Truly a superstar in my eyes... Bashy has definitely got my respect and support. Keep doing what your doing Mr Bish Bash Bosh!