iLL BLU have deep roots in the UK underground.
The production pairing – James and Darius, to their mates – have worked with just about everyone, creating some serious fire in the process.
New single 'Chop My Money' is a late-year sizzler, bringing that summertime energy just as the nights are starting to draw in.
Featuring Krept & Konan, Loski and ZieZie, it's an all-star line up, and might just be their finest moment yet.
Even here, though, iLL BLU want to represent their roots, explaining: “this is a big track for us personally as it is the start of a new chapter on our musical journey. We have sampled a UK club classic Fish Go Deep's 'The Cure & the Cause' this tune means a lot to us as it is the tune that inspired us to create iLL BLU years ago.
Krept & Konan are sick – they are rap veterans. We worked with them when they jumped on Mostack's Liar Liar that we produced. We are massive fans of Loskie – he is the nu-skool don, and getting our boy ZieZie to deliver a wavy hook on this track is a special moment for us. Hope you enjoy”.
iLL BLU will perform at a special Clash Live x RCA showcase tomorrow night (November 14th) and to celebrate they've pieced together this eclectic club mix.
Opening with Yxng Bane it's an all-killer, no-filler affair, throwing down some system shapes while representing the varied sounds of the UK underground (oh, and Drake as well…)
It's a superb mix and we're delighted to share it – tune in below.
Tracklisting:
Yxng Bane – 'Needed Time'
Burna Boy – 'Ye'
Beatreakz – 'Pumpy'
Skepta ft Wizkid – 'Energy'
EO – 'Tick Tock'
iLL BLU ft Zie Zie, Krept N Konan & Loski – 'Chop My Money'
Fredo & Young T & Bugsy – 'Ay Caramba'
MoStack – 'Litness'
Dave – 'Funky Friday'
Ambush – 'Jumpy'
Lil Silva – 'Different'
iLL BLU – 'Blu Magic'
Shystie – 'Pull It'
iLL BLU – 'Tribalist'
Drake – 'KMT'
Lil Baby & Gunna ft Drake – 'Never Recover'
Cardi B – 'Money'
AJ Tracey – 'LO(V-S)ER'
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