Stanisland Magazine

Headie One shoots but misses by a mile on new track “Bellingham”, underlining a derivative state in the UK scene

Last updated: 16th December 2025

Headie One drops his new single “Bellingham“, with a music video shot in Madrid, mirroring the tone of the track’s influential footballer protagonist. There’s a lot of hype surrounding it, but little weight to measure. Our reaction is one of bewilderment for an artist with the resources and time at his disposal.

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Review and Verdict

While Headie One‘s return can be celebrated, there are also reasons to hold off on the confetti. Once again, we hear a vocal delivery fastened to a formulaic and familiar sound. It’s the same ubiquitous, humdrum UK flow; again, we’re offered what feels like trend-chasing and a lack of contrast, prompting one to ceremoniously roll one’s eyes.

“This brown one thick, she melanin (Uh)
Me and her eat, it’s Michelin (Uh)” – Headie one – “Bellingham”

There’s so much talent in the UK scene, but when it’s masked by such dull, pervasive phonics, it becomes harder to discover talent beneath the radar range of a commercial scene. Jude Bellingham is a great footballer, but the comparisons here fall short by a wide margin. Lyrically, the track is in need of much refinement; however, the production from M1OnTheBeat is an astutely crafted and steadfast effort.