SAMMY VIRJI TEAMS UP WITH SKEPTA ON EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE
May 30 - June 30
Two Titans Collide On The Hard-Hitting Garage x Grime Fusion Cut
Global garage phenomenon Sammy Virji returns with his most high-profile collaboration to date, “Cops & Robbers” with none other than British icon Skepta. Out now via Astralwerks, the track sees two parallel titans of their respective scenes coalesce in a ferocious blend of UKG and grime. Listen HERE.
Tottenham-born Skepta needs no introduction. From his early recordings that marked him as a force to be reckoned with, to Mercury Prize-winning albums that redefined UK rap, his legacy is both foundational and ongoing. With 3x BRIT nominations, 3x UK Top 5 albums, and over 30x UK Top 100 singles – including the Platinum-certified anthem “Shutdown” – Skepta’s cultural influence runs deep. Crowned the Best British Rapper of All Time by COMPLEX, he continues to evolve as an artist, entrepreneur and icon. On “Cops & Robbers,” he brings his trademark grit and lyrical precision, transforming the track into a razor-sharp anthem.
For Sammy Virji, this latest drop marks the continuation of a red-hot streak. His latest single “Nostalgia” ft Issey Cross is currently lodged in the Spotify viral charts. Sammy Virji is driving the evolution of UKG, as the genre takes the world by storm. The London-based producer is now widely credited with leading the global resurgence of UKG, fusing classic swing with modern bass weight. Nominated for Best Producer at DJ Mag’s Best Of British Awards in 2023, Sammy is an in-demand dance music maker, whether that’s for his brighter garage cuts like “Find My Way Home” (31M streams), screw-face belters like “Shella Verse” featuring Grammy-nominated Flowdan (18M streams), or synth-heavy bass house singles like “Summertime Blues” with Chris Lake and Nathan Nicholson, now sitting at a whopping 28M streams. His catchy 2023 single “If U Need It” was arguably his biggest hit yet, now cruising towards 77M streams, having reached #85 on the UK Singles Chart before he and Interplanetary Criminal unleashed the contender for track of the year with “Damager,” pushing the boundaries of UKG even further.
Sammy Virji & Skepta
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