Big Narsite and Devlin released a joint project on the 11th of June. The single, a track called ‘Legacy‘, sees the two grime stalwarts perform back to back for the first time. The track is available to stream on all platforms.
It is a move away from the comedic style or grime, for which Big Narstie is renowned. ‘Legacy‘ is an homage to the struggles that fame can bring. ‘There is something special about me‘, the iconic rapper muses. He rhymes about ‘the paranoia‘ he suffers with, and his wariness of ‘evil in the dark‘. However, over an upbeat instrumental, Narstie’s prose is hopeful as he points out that ‘God loves a trier‘.
Big Narstie has become a household name away from music over recent years. He collaborated with comedian Mo Gilligan to bring a hearty chat show, the aptly named ‘Big Narstie Show‘, to prime time Channel 4. His stock has gone through the roof, and he has subsequently appeared on national television shows such as ‘The Big Fat Quiz of The Year‘. This simply augmented the fame he had cultivated from the British music scene, hard earned by smash collaborations with Craig David.
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A grime track named ‘Legacy‘ makes Devlin an obvious feature. The Bermondsey-based emcee rose to prominence with his album ‘Bud, Sweat and Beers‘ in 2011. Several high profile feature have followed, as well as a vicious sound clash with grime godfather Wiley. He has therefore moved onto the pantheon of greatness amongst the British rap scene. However, the rapper maintains that this success has left him with ‘no tears left‘, because he feels as though ‘life has no meaning‘. He uses the track to reflect that confidence in his own ability has propelled him to his current status’. Problems I work them out, barriers I break them down‘ is his enduring message.
‘Legacy’ is a collaboration between two of grime’s most recognisable figures. It may not fill dance halls or threaten the Top 10, but it is a track which serves to remind aspiring artists of the dedication needed to become the best. It is advice worth listening to, as both Devlin and Big Narstie are grime icons within their own right.
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