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Skepta airs video for new single ‘Shutdown’
Grime breakthrough’s latest track gets a big day out at London Barbican.
Grime MC Skepta has unveiled the video for his ‘Shutdown’ single.
Released yesterday to coincide with the single’s release, the Tottenham-born artist took to London Barbican for the video, which was directed by FKA twigs collaborator Grace LaDoja. Skepta produced the video alongside Ragz Originale.
Get ‘Shutdown’ on iTunes here.
Skepta and JME are set to play a bill-topping set at Brighton’s Great Escape Festival, 16th May. He’ll also play a set at Corn Exchange, with the festival running from 14th-16th May. Elsewhere this summer, he plays Finland’s Flow Festival, running 14th-16th August.
Watch Skepta’s ‘Shutdown’ video below.
Skepta will play The Great Escape (14th-16th May), where DIY is an official media partner. Tickets are on sale now. Visit diymag.com/presents for more information.
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