Music Review: Now! That's What I Call Music #72 - Spirit of Dee
The song reached No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart , marking their fourth consecutive top-40 hit. N-Dubz - Strong Again
The video was a staple on music channels like Channel U (later Starz TV), which was instrumental in the rise of the UK urban scene. Music Review: Now
Many listeners praise the song for its inspiring message of resilience and its "infectious" urban-pop sound. On the community review site Discogs , fans of the parent album Uncle B describe it as "fantastic" and "written from the heart," highlighting the relatable nature of the lyrics. The video was a staple on music channels
Critics who favor more traditional pop or electronic styles sometimes found the track "bland" or "forgettable" . Some community members on hitparade.ch gave it more mediocre ratings, with comments ranging from "lame" to "quite nice," resulting in an average score of 3.71 out of 5 from 17 reviews.
Reviews for the track are polarized, reflecting the "love-them-or-hate-them" status N-Dubz held during their peak: