The grime legend teams up with dancehall royalty and a Hollywood heavyweight on an infectious new track via Elba’s 7Wallace label.
As the UK heatwave rolls on, Chip’s just dropped the perfect soundtrack. The grime veteran has linked up with dancehall icon Spice and renaissance man Idris Elba for ‘Rise Up’, a skeletal, bassline-driven bubbler that’s primed to rattle dancefloors all summer long. Released via Elba’s independent label 7Wallace, the track is the opening salvo in the Here To Stay series—a cultural platform celebrating UK rap’s pioneering figures who’ve shaped the scene and remain impossible to ignore.
Produced by Keys N Krates, ‘Rise Up’ strips things back to let the rhythm breathe. That elastic bassline does the heavy lifting, creating space for Chip’s velvet-smooth hook and standout verses from both Spice and Elba himself. It’s infectious without trying too hard, the kind of track that sneaks up on you and refuses to leave your head.
Party Vibes and Football Flex
The official music video drops tonight at 6pm BST on Chip’s YouTube channel, starring all three artists in a vibrant party setting. Keep your eyes peeled for cameos—JME pops up, naturally—and for a bit of football flair: Chip debuts Arsenal FC’s newly released 26/27 Away kit in the video, cementing his ongoing love affair with merging music and the beautiful game.
Two Decades Deep and Still Evolving
Chip’s been here since grime’s early days—a wunderkind who won Best Newcomer at the 2008 MOBO Awards and delivered four top ten singles from his debut album I Am Chipmunk. Two decades on, he’s worked with everyone from Skepta and The Streets to Ella Mai and Young Adz, constantly evolving while keeping one foot planted firmly in the culture. ‘Rise Up’ is proof that his ear for collaboration and knack for staying relevant haven’t dulled one bit.
