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Ghetts & Skepta Link Up At Last For Fiery “IC3”

Ghetts and Skepta are two of the more respected OGs in UK hip hop but they’ve never hopped on a track together until now.

The song’s title “IC3” refers to a British police identity code for “Black male.” Over an icy beat, the two deliver a stinging criticism of the racism that they have experienced.

Skepta specifically addresses refusing an MBE (an order of the British Empire award) from the Queen of England in favour of going back home to receive a chieftain title in Nigeria: “The Queen offered me the MBE/I said no and I raised my fist/I went home, got my chieftaincy/Now I’m back on the strip.”

Ghetts is similarly fired up: “Don’t tell me to go back where I came from while the queen sits there with stolen jewels/cool, I’ll go back with a chain on/and light up the place like I’m Akon/I got a bullet with your name on.”

Check out the long-awaited collaboration below and sound off on the comments with your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

Who would’ve thought back then
We’d be some powerful Black men
Back when we was in estates, I was trapped in trapping
Y’all don’t know how this impacted us
Can’t look a n**** when flats are us
Abandoned flats where the mandem trap
I took a few L’s in my Champion hat
Came back like a champion and landed jabs while being branded Black

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Kieran James Honors Memory with “Part of the Grind”

Singer-songwriter Kieran James delivers a devastating new single with “Part of the Grind,” a track to tackle the tangled emotions behind loss and memory. A love letter penned to a close friend who faced severe cognitive decline, the song’s emotional heft feels universal yet heartbreakingly personal.

Set to delicate instrumentation and achingly sung vocals, “Part of the Grind” is both a lament and an honoring, a means of remembering while addressing the unavoidable cost of time and illness. His voice floats, leaving room for silence and the long pauses that so often come with grief. But in that silence, there is warmth as well, a refusal to let memory be totally extinguished.

Resilience is also implied in the song’s title, a reminder that even in heartbreak, life goes on and holding the memory of someone stays with the rhythm of everyday living. it’s an anthem for anyone who has ever looked on witnessing decline, mixed sorrow with love.

In Kieran James’s “Part of the Grind,” we hear music as well as go behind it. He gives us room feel, to mourn, and to honor. In the process, he turns private pain into something achingly universal, a song for everyone who has either loved or lost.

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Esthy glows up with joy on new anthem “light it up”

In her latest song, “light it up,” singer-songwriter and producer Esthy from LA brings a vibrant and uplifting vibe that feels like sunshine in musical form. By mixing elements of playful country with polished pop sounds, she creates a track that’s all about having fun and enjoying life.

Esthy’s singing truly shines, showcasing a lively and confident style. There’s a playful tone in her voice that makes the lyrics feel friendly and inviting, encouraging you to set aside your worries and immerse yourself in the moment.

“light it up” radiates energy and is lively and bright, featuring catchy guitar riffs and upbeat rhythms that draw you in right away. If you enjoy artists like Anne-Marie or OneRepublic, you’ll love this song, and Esthy adds her unique flair, making it special and memorable.

Esthy has a talent for creating catchy melodies, and with this one, you’ll find yourself humming throughout your day. Esthy is here to spread joy, inspire energy, and make music that connects with you instantly. This track is designed to remind you of your true unstoppable nature, and Esthy lights it up.

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