"Sounds of the Skeng" is a song by English rapper Stormzy, released on 6 September 2019.[1][2]
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| Single by Stormzy | ||||
| Released | 6 September 2019 | |||
| Genre | Grime | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Sir Spyro | |||
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| "Sounds of the Skeng" on YouTube | ||||
Promotion
editStormzy revealed the song on 29 August 2019, posting a picture with the caption "You lot think you're fucking funny yeah kool 🥊 6/9/19 #SoundsOfTheSkeng"[3] A teaser of the song preceded its release.[4]
Reception
editClash's Robin Murray described "Sounds of the Skeng" as "a muscular workout from Stormzy, a bass-bin rattler that taps into his incredible live energy".[5] Aron A. of HotNewHipHop called the song "a hard-hitting banger that serves as a reminder of his grime roots".[6] Writing for Complex, James Keith stated that it "sees Stormzy at his most direct, calling out the fakes and those too keen to seek the approval of US artists, all while Spyro's snarling bass line glowers menacingly in the background".[7]
Rolling Stone's Emily Zemler described "Sounds of the Skeng" as a "fast-talking track" and a "hard-punching number".[8] David Renshaw of The Fader called the song "a skippy and light-hearted moment".[9]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- Stormzy – vocals
- Sir Spyro – production, programming
- Joker – mixing, mastering
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 33 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 26 |
| Scotland (OCC)[13] | 49 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 20 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ "Sounds of the Skeng - Single by Stormzy". iTunes Store. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ Moore, Sam (6 September 2019). "Listen to Stormzy's fierce new single 'Sounds of the Skeng'". NME. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Stormzy (5 September 2019). "Crown Out Now on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (5 September 2019). "Stormzy teases new single 'Sounds Of The Skeng'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Murray, Robin (6 September 2019). "Stormzy Drops New Single 'Sounds Of The Skeng'". Clash. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ A., Aron (6 September 2019). "Stormzy Is Back With A Vengeance On 'Sounds Of The Skeng'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Keith, James (6 September 2019). "Stormzy Takes Aim At Second Rate MCs With 'Sounds Of The Skeng'". Complex. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (6 September 2019). "Hear Stormzy's Hard-Hitting New Song 'Sounds of the Skeng'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Renshaw, David (6 September 2019). "Stormzy switches things up on 'Sounds of the Skeng'". The Fader. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Sounds of the Skeng / Stormzy". Tidal. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
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