Sounds of the Skeng explained

Sounds of the Skeng

Cover:

Stormzy - Sounds of the Skeng.png

Type:

single

Artist:

Stormzy

Genre:

Grime

Label:

• 1. Merky
• Atlantic

| writer = *Michael Omari

• Karl Joseph

| producer = Sir Spyro| prev_title = Take Me Back to London| prev_year = 2019| next_title = Wiley Flow| next_year = 2019| misc = }}"Sounds of the Skeng" is a song by English rapper Stormzy, released on 6 September 2019.^{[1] [2]}

Promotion

Stormzy 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

Clashs 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 Stones 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]

• Stormzy – vocals
• Sir Spyro – production, programming
• Joker – mixing, mastering

Charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Ireland (IRMA)^[11]	33
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[12]	26

References

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sounds of the Skeng - Single by Stormzy. iTunes Store. 5 September 2019.
2. Web site: Moore . Sam . Listen to Stormzy's fierce new single 'Sounds of the Skeng' . . 6 September 2019 . 6 September 2019.
3. Web site: . Crown Out Now on Twitter . . 29 August 2019 . 5 September 2019.
4. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . Stormzy teases new single 'Sounds Of The Skeng' . . 6 September 2019 . 5 September 2019.
5. Web site: Murray . Robin . Stormzy Drops New Single 'Sounds Of The Skeng' . . 6 September 2019 . 6 September 2019.
6. Web site: A. . Aron . Stormzy Is Back With A Vengeance On 'Sounds Of The Skeng' . HotNewHipHop . 6 September 2019 . 6 September 2019.
7. Web site: Keith . James . Stormzy Takes Aim At Second Rate MCs With 'Sounds Of The Skeng' . . 6 September 2019 . 6 September 2019.
8. Web site: Zemler . Emily . Hear Stormzy's Hard-Hitting New Song 'Sounds of the Skeng' . . 6 September 2019 . 6 September 2019.
9. Web site: Renshaw . David . Stormzy switches things up on 'Sounds of the Skeng' . . 6 September 2019 . 6 September 2019.
10. Web site: Sounds of the Skeng / Stormzy. Tidal. 6 September 2019.
11. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 14 September 2019.
12. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 16 September 2019. 14 September 2019.