Sammy Virji ft: Skepta - Cops & Robbers (Single)

Global garage phenomenon Sammy Virji returns with his most high-profile collaboration to date, ‘Cops & Robbers’ with none other than British icon Skepta. Out now via Capitol, the track sees two parallel titans of their respective scenes coalesce in a ferocious blend of UKG and grime, that is already sending shockwaves across the globe.

‘Cops & Robbers’ is already poised to have an indisputable effect on the worlds of Dance and Rap, following a teaser of the collab from Sammy himself that sparked serious hype the moment it touched down with fans, media, and industry peers. Within hours, the clip had racked up over 35,000 likes, more than 500 comments, and 400 shares.

Tottenham-born Skepta needs no introduction. From his early recordings that marked him as a force to be reckoned with, to Mercury Prize-winning albums that redefined UK rap, his legacy is both foundational and ongoing. With 3 x BRIT nominations, 3 x UK Top 5 albums, and over 30 x UK Top 100 singles – including the Platinum-certified anthem ‘Shutdown’ – Skepta’s cultural influence runs deep. Crowned the Best British Rapper of All Time by COMPLEX, he continues to evolve as an artist, entrepreneur and icon. On ‘Cops & Robbers’, he brings his trademark grit and lyrical precision, transforming the track into a razor-sharp anthem.

For Sammy Virji, this latest drop marks the continuation of a red-hot streak. His latest single ‘Nostalgia’ ft Issey Cross just had its second biggest day on Spotify and currently sits in the Spotify viral charts. Sammy Virji is driving the evolution of UKG, as the genre takes the world by storm. The London-based producer is now widely credited with leading the global resurgence of UKG, fusing classic swing with modern bass weight. Nominated for Best Producer at DJ Mag’s Best Of British Awards in 2023, Sammy is an in-demand dance music maker, whether that’s for his brighter garage cuts like ‘Find My Way Home’ (31M streams), screw-face belters like ‘Shella Verse’ featuring Grammy-nominated Flowdan (18M streams), or synth-heavy bass house singles like ‘Summertime Blues’ with Chris Lake and Nathan Nicholson, now sitting at a whopping 28M streams. His catchy 2023 single ‘If U Need It’ was arguably his biggest hit yet, now cruising towards 77M streams, having reached #85 on the UK Singles Chart before he and Interplanetary Criminal unleashed the contender for track of the year with ‘Damager’, pushing the boundaries of UKG even further.

‘Cops & Robbers’ is out now on all streaming platforms.