Wretch 32: Black and White – review

Tottenham rapper Wretch 32's new album is certainly topical – but not much moreAs riots broke out across England last week, several commentators felt moved to note the absence of a soundtrack. The pop music of 2011, it was felt, was simply not up to scratch in this regard. Comparisons were made in particular between last week's chart-topper, X Factor alumna Cher Lloyd's Swagger Jagger, and the Specials' 1981 No 1 Ghost Town. An offhand dismissal – but the evidence against it is plentifu...

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