D-Block Europe hasn't compromised on their way up. Their gritty portrayal in South London in the rise of U.K.'s drill movement has caught the attention outside of the U.K, including the legends their name pays homage to. Styles P recently featured them on his latest album, S.P. The Goat: Ghost Of All Time and are currently signed to Jadakiss. Young Adz and Dirtbike Lb are an undeniable duo and it's only a matter of time until the pair get their recognition outside of Europe.
Ahead of the release of their new album, PTSD, which drops tonight, D-Block Europe teams up with Dave for their new single, "Playing For Keeps." The South London duo deliver a dreamy banger fuelled with their buttery and haunting adlibs. Dave, who's fresh off winning the Mercury Prize for Psychodrama, returns to the roads where he delivers a gritty verse, complimenting D-Block Europe's Top Boy-esque narrative.
Quotable Lyrics
Scars all over my body like I went to war with the devil himself
I have a n***a put one in your head, make your neighbor say, 'Get him some help'
Hard to focus on righteous when you feel like you're living in hell
I put a brick on a scale, wish me well
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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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