Stormzy’s rollout for his upcoming album, Heavy Is the Head, is underway, and he just linked up with Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy on “Own It.”
This pre-release single finds the unlikely trio flirting with their love interest, as Stormzy spits:
Pulled up in the party, when you saw me, I was lightin' up my J'
So go ahead and brighten up my day
Lighters in the air when you lighting up the rave
And it’s feelin' like I met you here before (‘Fore)
Girl, I felt your presence when they let you through the door
Sheeran’s verse is dedicated to chilling with his girl:
You love the sick vibe, I wanted more than one
Up to nothing, nobody knew where I was comin' from
But we got the same mind, so I don’t wanna waste time
Bring it to me, come by, that’s what I need
That’s right, kissin' your cheek, one time
This isn’t the first time Stormzy and Sheeran joined forces on a track. Earlier this year, they teamed up on “Take Me Back To London.” Back in 2017, the British rapper hopped on a remix of “Shape of You.”
Three tracks from Stormzy’s upcoming LP have already surfaced: “Vossi Bop,” “Wiley Flow,” and “Crown.” H.E.R., YEBBA, and Headie One also feature on the album.
Heavy Is the Head arrives on Dec. 13. This will be his first full-length since 2017’s Gang Signs & Prayer.
Watch the music video above, and read all the lyrics to “Own It” on Genius now.
