UK garage sensation Sammy Virji is back with quite possibly the biggest crossover tune of his career thus far, linking up with British music titan and grime MC Skepta on their new single, “Cops & Robbers.”
Out now via Astralwerks, the release marks an awaited union between two of British music’s leading luminaries, each hailing from different scenes—Virji, widely regarded as the driving force behind UKG’s recent global resurgence, and Skepta, a platinum-selling, Mercury Prize-winning rap legend.
Sonically, too, “Cops & Robbers” feels like a nod of respect and admiration shared between greats. Fusing garage and grime, Virji’s bounding 808s and swinging drums are cut with Skepta’s unrivaled flow in a cosign of epic proportions.
The anticipated collaboration follows Virji’s April release, “Nostalgia,” featuring Issey Cross, as the latest in a long line of massive tunes from the London producer-DJ, joining recent hits like “Damager,” with fellow genre phenom Interplanetary Criminal, and “Summertime Blues,” with Chris Lake, and breakout anthems like “If U Need It” and “Shella Verse” in his influential catalog.
“Cops & Robbers” also sees Skepta delve further into the dance music universe, following the launch of Más Tiempo, his house music label and live act with Jammer.
Check out clips from Sammy Virji and Skepta’s “Cops & Robbers” release party and stream the new single below.
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