Coming to The Baths this May UK grime, garage & r&b rapper AJ Tracey plays Ipswich as part of his ‘Not Even a Tour’ tour!
Tickets on sale Friday 4th April at 12pm via DICE and Ticketmaster.
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Time: 7.30pm - 11pm
Venue: The Baths, Ipswich
Tickets: £20+bf
Age Restrictions: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)Accessibility: There is a ramp entrance into the venue and the bar / venue is all on one floor. There is also an accessible toilet on the same floor. For further information, please email info@brightenthecorners.co.uk so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
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“I want to showcase growth and hammer home that the UK is a melting pot of cultures. I’m proud to be British—no matter what people try to tell you,” says AJ Tracey, three years since his last album. The hiatus, marked by leaked songs and pandemic delays, has birthed Don't Die Before You're Dead—a reflection of his evolution.
The album is a love letter to the UK, fusing grime, garage, and R&B with themes of trauma, mental health, faith, and love. The poetic Friday Prayer explores AJ’s journey with Islam, while 3rd Time Lucky poignantly tackles his mother’s battle with cancer. "I wanted to show this isn’t just another braggadocious record," he explains - though tracks like Second Nature and Out of Sight showcase his signature swagger to rapturous effect.
AJ’s growth is palpable throughout the album—an unapologetically British statement of maturity, authenticity, and self-acceptance. "I’ve experienced vulnerability... I’ve levelled up."