August 18, 2017
Steeze
After the success of previous single 'Ingredients' featuring Scrufizzer, Sheffield MC Coco is back with a brand new heater on STEEZE, 'Up!'. Featuring production once again from common partner in crime Toddla T as well as infamous Bristol/Trinidad duo Jus Now, the track turns up the energy that Coco has become synonymous with even further - culminating in a soca-tinged banger, just in time for Carnival season. Incorporating a Caribbean twist on a punchy grime instrumental, 'Up!' is a high-octane percussive workout, complete with steel drums and a 160bpm beat that elevates Coco's already rapid flow to dizzying new heights. Chronicling the fabled trip for the two million people who attend Notting Hill Carnival every year, 'Up!' puts the listener in the heart of the action. From the instant regret of getting off at Westbourne Park instead of Notting Hill Gate to the infamous Rampage Soundsystem being packed out, to skipping out before his set for some jerk chicken, Coco ramps up the anticipation ahead of London's biggest street party - celebrating the sights, sounds and culture of the weekend. Moving between a hyperactive soca sound and a breakneck footwork influenced rhythm, 'Up!' embraces the traditional grime imprint, takes it out of the box and into the heart of Notting Hill. With his new track, Coco has built on his reputation as one of the UK's most formidable and inventive grime MCs with a track that's sure to be the soundtrack to the most important event in London's cultural calendar for 2017 and beyond.