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BIA underlines her international appeal on irresistible new single “London“. The braggadocious track, which features Grammy-winning rap icon J Cole, is heavily influenced by U.K. drill; albeit with a swagger that is all BIA’s own. The record is produced by AzizTheShake and co producers Jon Glass & Tim Nihan.
The accompanying music video is set in an overcast London, but the Boston-bred artist’s starpower shines through (as does her drip) the British gloom.
From perfectly placed high-fashion name drops to pristine, U.K. slang-filled bars – “He never met no one like me / It’s pretty funny how now they all like me, innit?” –BIA’s “London” is a winning mix of style and smarts. Cole also stays on theme, rapping: “Blokes going broke tryin’ to keep up with Cole, but I make it back soon as I spend it.” Both MCs bring their A-game.
The dynamic visual similarly celebrates all things British with Instagram-ready scenes from the U.K. capital. BIA shops at the most luxurious stores during the day, and then struts down the sidewalk; Cruella de Vil-style, flanked by two dalmatians at night. The multi-talented artist then hosts a tea party, before sailing down the Thames with Cole.
Stream BIA’s “London” below.
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