Anyone who has been keeping tabs on Drake of late will know he’s been spending a lot of time in the UK with some of the biggest names in grime.
But while the likes of Skepta and Giggs are household names over here, it’s not quite the same on the other side of the Atlantic.
So, when the Canadian artist dropped new mixtape Morelife featuring the pair, as well as a track featuring vocals from Sampha, it left North American audiences confused.
https://twitter.com/_chillfeel/status/843233480695844864
Who is Giggs and why is he on this album
— harrigannn ☘️ (@ChrisHarrigan5) March 18, 2017
Who is Giggs and the hell he rapping about?
— Jimmy (@_alyssajab) March 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/Svage2times/status/843279239080230916
https://twitter.com/RobbyMelrose/status/843279341848997888
https://twitter.com/SwipeSomethin/status/843246418093621250
https://twitter.com/realnoahscott/status/843236750071746560
https://twitter.com/OfficialMerrett/status/843246454537969665
It might have showed that big names here don’t quite have the same status across the pond, but grime fans were quick to defend the Londoners.
https://twitter.com/ooowiseyy/status/843382546369069056
Americans gonna be like who is #Giggs, nd why he sound like that when #Morelife drop. Meanwhile ima be hype cause i know thats Hollowman
— Ray (@raystateofmind) March 17, 2017
While some don’t seem to be fans right away, we imagine it can’t hurt seeing some of the UK’s best talents reach a new audience.
You can listen to Morelife below.
