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Not Mine / No Rush by A2

UK RAP ENIGMA A2 RELEASES A/B SIDE & VIDEO FOR "NOT MINE" OFF HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM "JUST SO YOU KNOW".

Following on from his recent release “Akolades” the elusive UK rapper A2 continues with his streak of new releases in 2021 with a double offering - “Not Mine” and “No Rush” ft. Etta Bond. The tracks come as an A/B side – further satisfying teasers from his highly anticipated new album, Just So You Know coming this Summer.

One of the UK’s most respected and treasured artists A2 continues with his streak of new releases in 2021, with his two latest offerings “Not Mine” & “No Rush” ft. Etta Bond, lifted from his highly anticipated new album, Just So You Know coming this Summer. 

A2 is gaining momentum towards his new album release, treating his dedicated fanbase to two new incredible tracks off the highly anticipated project. The South London Enigma has always created a lane for himself in the UK scene, showcasing his ever-evolving and refined sound that continues to showcase his legacy as one of the most captivating and substantial artists in the scene right now.


"I’m just doing my normal A2 shit. Just flexing and telling stories" 

 

“Not Mine” offers up that signature mellow late-night sound that A2 is well known for. The combination of his pensive lyricism entwined with the introspective warped piano-led instrumental, which is rife with textured ambient vocal snippets, will make you embrace every sound and lyric that exudes from this, effortlessly, curated tracks from the multifaceted rapper. 

It’s almost been six years since their first collaboration but now A2 once again teams up with London-based singer-songwriter Etta Bond on the new track “No Rush”. Etta as always brings to the table her soulful vocals and honest lyricism, which intertwines perfectly with the slow lo-fi feel of the production that is complemented by the confident and smooth vocals performance from A2, who has never shied away from expressing his emotive lyrics. These two gifted UK artists constantly push boundaries by entering new territories and new concepts within their music. These new tracks are just a taster of the levels and vibe that this new album will encapsulate, again cementing A2 as a cult classic.  

About A2

Already established as one of the UK’s gems amidst widespread international acclaim touring with Stormzy and co-signs from Drake, the highly coveted star offers a timely reminder of his prowess, rapping “I can turn nothing into something, I’m at the top I’m not budgin, straight” - proving why he has the potential and ability to reach the very upper echelons of the rap scene.

Boasting an impressive discography spanning 6 years deep, A2 featured on “Never Did” alongside Etta Bond and Raf Riley in 2015 before joining the UK leg of Stormzy’s first tour - subsequently releasing his stellar debut LP Blue and selling out Camden’s KOKO in the process. With the G-pass from global superstar Drake in 2018 leading to collaborative work with US cult megastar 6LACK, A2 occupies a unique, cerebral position in the landscape, keeping it ever so credible in the UK selective work with Yxng Bane and Suspect.


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