Kneecap and Killer Mike present “Smugglers & Scholars”

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The theme continues to expand the universe of FENIAN.

Kneecap presented “Smugglers & Scholars”a song included in his most recent album FENIANbut now in collaboration with the American rapper and member of Run The Jewels, Killer Mike.

Killer Mike comes to this new version of the song to provide a heavy and tense production that fits with its political and aggressive style, functioning as a counterweight to the chaotic, accelerated and frenetic energy that commonly characterizes the group's interpretations. Here, the MC adds a verse loaded with social criticism and resistance, reinforcing the rebellious message that runs through everything FENIAN.

The participation of the North American musician is linked to the universe of the band, where both the member of Run The Jewels as Kneecap They have used their music to talk about oppression, identity and political conflicts. This way, “Smugglers & Scholars” It works as a complement that gives a much heavier air to the song, without losing that rebellious and irreverent touch that defines the spirit of the group.

With this launch, Kneecap continues to consolidate itself as one of the most provocative and important projects in current European hip hop and demonstrates that its musical proposal continues to evolve without losing the touch and style that characterizes it.

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