Treating us to a festive period drop, two of the most promising upcomers in alternative rap Bawo and BXKS team up for playful offering ‘Leave Britney Alone’. 

It’s been a fruitful year for both rappers having released impressive bodies of work. Bawo’s EP ‘Live & Let Thrive’ is introspective, atmospheric and wildly entertaining, whilst BXKS’s recent album ‘Hack The Planet’ showcased her choppy flow and tendencies for experimentation. 

When I first saw Bawo advertise the collaboration on instagram, I never doubted that the song would bang. However, my expectations were exceeded, with both rappers going especially hard on ‘Leave Britney Alone’. The beat, produced by Bawo himself, is simultaneously cheeky and robust, with booming percussion and choppy synths. Bawo executes each aspect of his contribution adeptly, flaunting his diverse skill set in its entirety, courtesy of his effortless control of the instrumental and his nimble wordplay. BXKS chimes in with some audacious bars delivered in her signature snappy and charismatic manner. 

It’s a big year ahead for both of these artists, but for now, take some time away from the mince pies to indulge in this bundle of fun.