Rap duo Young T and Bugsey sample Sizzla classic
Young T and Bugsey pay homage to reggae icon Sizzla in their second single of the year, Rio Grande.
In the single produced by Young T, the Nottingham-based rap duo samples Sizzla’s timeless classic Solid As A Rock. They skillfully pay homage to the Rastafarian reggae singer while infusing their verses and energy. At the core of both theirs and the original, Rio Grande is about weathering all storms and standing your ground.
Young T and Bugsey captured the essence of their latest song by shooting its music video during a memorable trip to Jamaica, T’s motherland, last year. The video frames the vibrant tapestry of Jamaica’s rich culture, providing viewers with a vivid glimpse of the country’s natural and enchanting beauty through the eyes of the duo.
The song is gaining significant traction, featuring on prominent DSPs playlisting like Spotify’s “Who We Are” and “It’s Lit”, YouTube’s “Motive: UK Rap”, Tidal’s “Rap Alert UK”, and SoundCloud’s “BARS”. The song has also been included in Spotify’s “New Music Fridays” in five countries and is widely featured in Apple Music’s “New Music Daily” playlist across 48 countries.
Young T and Bugsey stand as MOBO award-winning and Brit-nominated artistes, boasting an expansive discography brimming with chart-topping hits, including acclaimed tracks such as 4×4, Gangland, Ay Caramba, Strike a Pose, and Don’t Rush.
