Sounds of the Skeng

2019 single by Stormzy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sounds of the Skeng

"Sounds of the Skeng" is a song by English rapper Stormzy, released on 6 September 2019.[1][2]

Quick Facts Single by Stormzy, Released ...
"Sounds of the Skeng"
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Single by Stormzy
Released6 September 2019 (2019-09-06)
GenreGrime
Length3:34
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Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Sir Spyro
Stormzy singles chronology
"Take Me Back to London"
(2019)
"Sounds of the Skeng"
(2019)
"Wiley Flow"
(2019)
Music video
"Sounds of the Skeng" on YouTube
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Promotion

Stormzy revealed the song on 29 August 2019, posting a picture with the caption "You lot think you're fucking funny yeah kool ๐ŸฅŠ 6/9/19 #SoundsOfTheSkeng"[3] A teaser of the song preceded its release.[4]

Reception

Clash'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

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Charts

More information Chart (2019), Peak position ...
Chart (2019) Peak
position
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
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