Adolescence (mixtape)

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Adolescence is the second commercial mixtape by British rapper Unknown T. It was released on 30 July 2021 through A Stay Solid Music and Island Records, after being recorded in 2020. The 41-minute project runs 15 tracks and features guest appearances from Digga D, M1llionz, Potter Payper, and Nafe Smallz.

Singles leading up to and around the release include:
- WW2 (7 January 2021)
- Wonderland, featuring M Huncho (10 June 2021)
- Goodums (25 June 2021)
- Driller sh!t (15 July 2021)
- Tugman Vacation (8 August 2021)

On 25 June 2021, the mixtape’s title and release date were announced. Unknown T also launched a merch collaboration with Billionaire Boys Club and PLACES+FACES on 5 July 2021.

Critical reception: Clash’s Ramy Abou-Setta described the 15-track tape as drill anthems aimed at Unknown T’s core audience, noting that the songs blend into a cohesive drill sound and that the project helps cement him as a leading UK drill artist, with a touch of innovation.

Commercial performance: Adolescence debuted at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart, with about 4,000 first-week sales.