Stanisland Magazine

Scorcher’s new album, ADMD (All Dorks Must Die), sends a message to the inauthentic with an impressive 17-track rap blend

Scorcher‘s ambitions to disrupt rap’s matrix of off-the-shelf participants, where artists are often mothballed in favour of actors who would rather regurgitate than create, are in full swing. His new album, ADMD (All Dorks Must Die), drops today with some of the most adept deliveries in recent memory.

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Whether we want to believe it or not, originality plateaued a long time ago, replaced by ‘content’. This is now also being repurposed, and those who discredit such sentiments are usually the same people who engage in said copycat culture, aiming for instant gratification over careful study of a chosen subject.

Our readers already know how we feel about the current state of rap, and it’s hard to ignore the quality of disenchanting “projects” currently being served to listeners. It’s starting to resemble a factory of mass-produced, synthetic music — uninspiring release patterns that fail to represent the culture. We agree with Scorcher and his sentiments on ADMD; it drives home the point that rappers need to step their game up, or admit they have none.

What You Need To Know

ADMD features a roster of UK rappers throughout its 17-track canvas, including the singles “Comfy” with K-Trap, “Ups” featuring Giggs and Sir Spyro, and “Roads” with Kasst8. The experience unfolds as a rollercoaster of standout tracks, showcasing a piercing soundscape of motifs drawn from across grime and hip-hop.

In a statement, the rapper explained the album’s concept and direction, saying:

“ADMD is my response to the state of the music game. Too many weird people (dorks) influencing the music the mandem are making. Too many are trying to fit in, not bringing anything to the table, just clones repackaging other peoples ideas stealing from our culture. Too many people dealing with creativity like factory work, this ain’t that. It’s my music, my world, my culture. They keep calling it a run but it’s just the level mans at. This project ain’t for everyone, it’s for us! Always us never dem!”

Some, including “Back From The Dead“, feature the exploits of Chip — who is set to drop his own project later this year — bringing his expected level of game over staggered snares and samples.

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Overall, it’s a release that serves as a reality check for rappers continuously dropping one-minute tracks filled with lazy autotune and subpar verses. Scorcher reminds us what it takes to be part of the scene — it’s not for actors looking for a badge of honour, and perhaps social media’s pressure to keep up with the Joneses is part of that. ADMD is a testament for what it takes to not only remain consistent but also highly skilled. Scorcher was here before, and he’ll be here long after.

Tracklist

1. Jordan
2. Comfy (feat. K-Trap)
3. Ups (feat. Giggs & Sir Spyro)
4. Members Only
5. Roads (feat. Kasst 8)
6. Practice Hours (feat. RB & Slix)
7. Tec
8. Thanos
9. Reload (feat. Chaos & Kruz Leone)
10. 9:17 PM (feat. Smila)
11. Steve
12. No More Parties (feat. JME)
13. Back From The Dead (feat. Chip)
14. Dip (feat. Blair & Milli Major)
15. Family Affair
16. NWA
17. Metric

Streaming Options

You can stream ADMD directly on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube.