What did Stormzy say about his new album 'This is What I Mean' in letter to fans inspired by Tyler The Creator?

Stormzy has opened up to his adoring fans as he shared a heart-felt letter alongside releasing his new album ‘This is What I Mean’.

The 29-year-old rapper has unveiled 12 new songs on his latest album as well as snippets of his launch party in London and an explanation of his thought process behind songs such as ‘Fire + Water’ or ‘Bad Blood.’

Stormzy also shared a video to Twitter showcasing the large number of people contributing behind the scenes of ‘This Is What I Mean’.

Avid listeners have already praised Stormzy for his range and versatility on his new ‘masterpiece’ as the songs are released on Spotify today [November 25].

What inspired Stormzy?

Stormzy first discussed how he took inspiration from Tyler the Creator, who released a similar letter in line with his album ‘Igor’, but was hesitant to share a message as he wanted the ‘music to do all the talking.’

Stormzy continued: “I do a lot of interviews and I forget that everything I say will be shared far and wide, which is probably naive of me…I feel like I overshare, which makes me feel naked at times. But I do it so that you guys can understand me a bit better and to give the art that I make some context.”

The context in discussion is that Stormzy has made this album for his love of music and because ‘his soul absolutely had to’.

He added in his letter: “I am not a calculated mastermind with the ability to gauge what kind of music to make and when I’ll make it. I literally just feel and let it out.

“People been tryna box me in for years but I hope this chapter at least makes my biggest critic say, ‘hey he’s s***, but he loves music and I guess he’s gonna do whatever he likes’ LOL.”

What does Stormzy mean?

Stormzy highlighted that what he has ‘always meant’ with his music is that someone walks away from listening to it, and feels something.

The ‘Crown’ rapper emphasised that he doesn’t care whether people like his releases or not, but just hope his thoughts and words provide some sort of inspiration.

He concluded his letter by saying: “Listen to it properly with no distractions. I pray you listen to the album with an open heart and if you hate it after, I promise to God I’m perfectly fine with that, I’m just grateful you listened with openness.

“I pray it moves you and captures your imagination, and I pray that someone, somewhere feels it.”