Kid Bookie releases second record Cheaper Than Therapy II on October 9 through FLG Records.
Opener H.A.T.E doesn’t waste time in showing Bookie’s insane vocal range – starting with some growls before launching into an absolutely insane rap, I swear he doesn’t take a breath in it.
The album features a number of guest appearances include Rose McGowan on a song named after herself, and Taylor as mentioned earlier on BLAME.
The second track is BLAME and features the first guest vocals and it’s a vastly different opening to its predecessor with some lovely soothing vocals to start before some great grime-style rap lyrics for the verse.
The lyrics are quite open and honest, and Corey Taylor’s sections are great, blending well with Bookie’s.
The clean vocals in C.E.L.A.Y.N (featuring Ziey Kizzy) are lovely and melodic.
In the run up to the release, Rose McGowan was one of the standout singles and it still sits as one of my favourite tracks on the record. It acts as a bit of a fuck you to the people who try to bring you down. McGowan’s solo motivational speech is absolutely fire.
Prettier is such a lovely song too. It’s calming with a tinge of RNB.
All the guests work well and are varied – with the likes of Kate Nash providing a stunning interlude which includes the star speaking about the industry and Shona McGarty also appearing.
Kid Bookie is a fantastic artist and Cheaper Than Therapy II is one of the standout albums of 2026 purely for its variety, angst and Bookie’s natural talent for bringing a variety of genres together to create a flawless record.
