Big Narstie teams up with Papoose

British icon and legend Big Narstie follows up his captivating “Black Is My Colour” original alongside Lover’s Rock singer/songwriter Kofi, with a huge remix from US superstar Papoose. Each leaving their mark on this monumental rework of Kofi’s smash “Black Pride”, the pair reference theirs and other’s experiences growing up as part of the Black community in the UK and US respectively — a poignant reminder during America’s Black History Month.

Unleashing a powerful message delving into the deep-rooted history of Black British culture, Big Narstie uses his frank, immaculate lyricism to underline pride in both dealing with racism and prejudice, as well as the achievements made despite attempts to hold the community back. Matching Narstie, NYC legend Papoose effortlessly delivers a string of impactful bars.

Speaking on the original, Big Narstie states: “I’ve always embraced my culture, it’s man’s heritage! I’m proud to come from South London and my Black British experience growing up in Brixton. I’m also proud of my Jamaican roots. Big up everyone – Caribbean to UK to Europe to Africa and beyond. BDL (Base Defence League) will continue to rise and drive our culture. Most of all big up the legend, Kofi, for blessing this version of the same, still relevant message she put out back in the 80’s. This revolution will be seen on Tiktok as well across the nations!”

There is perhaps no bigger personality across screens and radio waves right now than Big Narstie – the rapper has swiftly developed his recent BAFTA award-winning ‘The Big Narstie Show’ and late last year saw the first of his national radio shows on BBC R1Xtra – with future guests including Ed Sheeran. As the BAFTAs, RTS Awards and National Reality TV Awards mount up, Big Narstie delivers a hugely important record for the culture to remind everyone he’s still very much on the front line.

A key influence within the first wave of Grime and UK in the early 2000s, Big Narstie has since clocked collaborations with global superstars including Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams and Enter Shikari, whilst being named Best Grime Act at the Urban Music Awards five times, heralded as NOISEY’s Man of the Year and Personality of the Year at GRM Daily’s Rated Awards. With an Official UK Top 10 hit in ‘When The Bassline Drops’ with Craig David already under his belt, Big Narstie continues to hold sway over pop culture, amassing close to 100M Spotify streams and 44M views on YouTube cementing his name in the upper echelons of the rap world.

A rapper, live performer and personality, Big Narstie continues to make serious waves across the country and now the US with his poignant remix alongside Papoose. This year looks set to be another milestone year for one of the UK’s most unorthodox and compelling stars.

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