UK storage sensation Sammy Virji is again with fairly probably the largest crossover tune of his profession to date, linking up with British music titan and dirt MC Skepta on their new single, “Cops & Robbers.”
Out now by way of Astralwerks, the discharge marks an awaited union between two of British music’s main luminaries, every hailing from completely different scenes—Virji, broadly considered the driving power behind UKG’s current international resurgence, and Skepta, a platinum-selling, Mercury Prize-winning rap legend.
Sonically, too, “Cops & Robbers” appears like a nod of respect and admiration shared between greats. Fusing storage and dirt, Virji’s bounding 808s and swinging drums are reduce with Skepta’s unequalled movement in a cosign of epic proportions.
The anticipated collaboration follows Virji’s April launch, “Nostalgia,” that includes Issey Cross, as the most recent in a protracted line of large tunes from the London producer-DJ, becoming a member of current hits like “Damager,” with fellow style phenom Interplanetary Legal, and “Summertime Blues,” with Chris Lake, and breakout anthems like “If U Want It” and “Shella Verse” in his influential catalog.
“Cops & Robbers” additionally sees Skepta delve additional into the dance music universe, following the launch of Más Tiempo, his home music label and reside act with Jammer.
Take a look at clips from Sammy Virji and Skepta’s “Cops & Robbers” launch occasion and stream the brand new single under.
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