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The Rating of a Legend: Cadet - The Rated Legend (Background and Breakdown)
A Posthumous Album from Cadet was first announced in a statement after a tribute song to Cadet titled "Last Letter to Cadet" by Krept, featuring Konan.
“I am determined and driven to keep Cadet’s name alive and to making sure I can continue what he started and achieved, because I know how much this meant to him.” - Krept
All producers and feature artists who worked on the album did so for free. This includes Young Adz, Krept, Wretch 32, Chip, Swarmz, Tion Wayne, Telixia Inico and Deno on features, and Show N Prove and Da Beatfreakz on production. Krept was the executive producer of the album
"Cadet was so loved that filling missing verses or hooks from guest artists was easy to do to finish this album. That’s love. Cadet would love this album just as much as we do. It has versatility and really shows his range as an artist.” - Krept
In promotion of the album, a short film was released called "Support Me", directed by Labi Abebunmi, including a lead single of the same name. The film focuses on the topic of support in relationships, as a writer balances pursuing his career with time with his girlfriend.
A 2 part documentary on Cadet was also announced near the album's release, titled 'The Legend - Blaine x Cadet.' The documentary focuses on Cadet's come-up as an artist, from his first freestyles to his chart climbing singles
1 year ago today, 'The Rated Legend dropped on all streaming services. This album perfectly showcases Cadet's versatility and ability to work with a variety of artists. It feels very well polished; no unfinished cuts or mismatched lyrics; all songs and features feel complete:
Take the Wheel
Cadet takes the perspective of a girl reluctant to open up to him as a partner. Featuring an unaccredated vocalist on the outro.
Cadet takes the perspective of a girl reluctant to open up to him as a partner. Featuring an unaccredated vocalist on the outro.
Dope Boy (ft. Young Adz & Krept)
Cadet continues to show us his effortless hitmaking ability, with Young Adz delivering a solid hook as always and a smooth verse from Krept
Cadet continues to show us his effortless hitmaking ability, with Young Adz delivering a solid hook as always and a smooth verse from Krept
Support Me
Based off the promotional short movie of the same title, Cadet struggles to balance pursuing his career with a partner who he doesn't believe supports him enough
Based off the promotional short movie of the same title, Cadet struggles to balance pursuing his career with a partner who he doesn't believe supports him enough
Still (ft. Wretch 32)
'Money Can't Buy Happiness' theme - the struggles and risks Cadet encounters in pursing money and fame might not be entirely worth it. The outro tribute from Wretch 32 reassures Cadet that he will always be fit for the 'legend' title
'Money Can't Buy Happiness' theme - the struggles and risks Cadet encounters in pursing money and fame might not be entirely worth it. The outro tribute from Wretch 32 reassures Cadet that he will always be fit for the 'legend' title
Trust Em
A reversal of the intro; Cadet refuses to trust and open up to a new girl entering his life, due to her disloyal experiences with others
A reversal of the intro; Cadet refuses to trust and open up to a new girl entering his life, due to her disloyal experiences with others
Gimme Space (ft. Chip)
Club banger. A new production style we haven't seen much of from Cadet. Chip proves again that he can murder any beat he's given
Club banger. A new production style we haven't seen much of from Cadet. Chip proves again that he can murder any beat he's given
Roley (ft. Swarmz)
Swarmz gives us a slightly improved version of his standard Pumpy/Lyca/Bally chorus, Da Beatfreakz came smooth with the harps in production
Swarmz gives us a slightly improved version of his standard Pumpy/Lyca/Bally chorus, Da Beatfreakz came smooth with the harps in production
Gang Gang
Cadet is arrested by a police officer who was a childhood friend, now estranged. Cadet describing his old lifestyle and the crimes he committed is swapped with that of the policeman boasting in interrogation, and mirrors brutalities committed by the police themselves.
Cadet is arrested by a police officer who was a childhood friend, now estranged. Cadet describing his old lifestyle and the crimes he committed is swapped with that of the policeman boasting in interrogation, and mirrors brutalities committed by the police themselves.
Do What I Like (ft. Tion Wayne)
A sort of reversal of 'Still', Cadet enjoys his new found freedom and abilities that come as a result of money and fame
A sort of reversal of 'Still', Cadet enjoys his new found freedom and abilities that come as a result of money and fame
Speechless
Cadet expresses his initial difficulties and reluctance opening up towards the people he loves, learning how to become more introspective as he raps. Throughout the song, his lyrics are fuller and become smoother in telling his story
Cadet expresses his initial difficulties and reluctance opening up towards the people he loves, learning how to become more introspective as he raps. Throughout the song, his lyrics are fuller and become smoother in telling his story
Damages
Experimenting with his sound more in this track, singing and using more autotune works very well
Experimenting with his sound more in this track, singing and using more autotune works very well
The Convo [Interlude] (ft. Telixia Inico)
Telixia covers how she and Cadet met, selling out Brixton, Cadet's burial, and how he's finally rates by the industry in this eulogy in the form of an interlude
![The Convo [Interlude] (ft. Telixia Inico)Telixia covers how she and Cadet met, selling out Brixton, Cadet's burial, and how he's finally rates by the industry in this eulogy in the form of an interlude](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyoHPicXEAEhwub.jpg "The Convo [Interlude] (ft. Telixia Inico)Telixia covers how she and Cadet met, selling out Brixton, Cadet's burial, and how he's finally rates by the industry in this eulogy in the form of an interlude")
Telixia covers how she and Cadet met, selling out Brixton, Cadet's burial, and how he's finally rates by the industry in this eulogy in the form of an interlude
Advice (with Deno)
The very single that introduced Cadet to so many people across the country. Every motive in the UK had this song playing at one point.
The very single that introduced Cadet to so many people across the country. Every motive in the UK had this song playing at one point.
For Cadet himself, this is very arguably his best performance in a project yet.
'The Rated Legend' really proves Cadet worthy for the title of 'Legend' and showcases very well his sheer potential as an artist.
RIP Blaine Cameron Johnson
'The Rated Legend' really proves Cadet worthy for the title of 'Legend' and showcases very well his sheer potential as an artist.
RIP Blaine Cameron Johnson
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