Bullseye!
Stormzy shares a moment of clarity on his drill-dripped single, “Toxic Trait” featuring Fredo.
Directed by Femi Ladi, the artsy clip finds the UK rappers bringing the culture’s tainted ways to life in various scenes including luxurious and gritty sets and a therapy session featuring daytime TV host Alison Hammond.
“What’s my toxic trait? / If I see a boy with the same kettle as me then I toss that thing in the safe, won’t wear it again ’cause you made it,” Stormzy raps. “If your name ain’t Fred then you can’t relate / If your name ain’t Santan, you ain’t my mate / If your name ain’t Stormz then you ain’t the…”
Produced by Santan, aka Dave, “Toxic Trait” marks Stormzy’s first new music since last year’s album, This Is What I Mean.