[9] "Ladbroke Grove" peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards[10] and is now certified Platinum x2 by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

He noted that Traey's lyricism is "full of self-assured confidence" and states that "with his debut album he firmly establishes himself as one of the leading lights in UK rap".

[2] Tom Connick of NME wrote about the album's versatility, stating that the project includes genres such as "hip-hop, pop, bashment, afroswing, blues, [and] R&B".

[16] Dean Van Nguyen of Pitchfork wrote that the "self-titled debut album is a veritable smorgasbord of local and international sounds, inviting elements of dancehall, pop, trap, and garage to the same house party" while noting that "Tracey ensures the album links the UK urban music’s past and present.

[1] Writing for The Independent, Roisin O'Connor positively wrote that "[Tracey] recognises his roots and includes plenty of nods to grime, his magpie’s eye for a good melody or hook extends far beyond that".

O'Connor noted that the project is extremely versatile, writing that "the variety and scale of ambition on this album is breathtaking" and that "fans will be surprised to discover Tracey sings almost as much as he raps, in pleasingly gruff tones".

[15] The Observer's Kitty Empire wrote that "the MC born Ché Wolton Grant is on fire, yet in some danger of losing his individuality".