British rap duo Krept & Konan are back with “Smooth Lovin,” a sultry, genre-spanning single featuring Jamaican dancehall king Popcaan. Released through Play Dirty, the song is taken from their long-awaited third studio album, “Young Kingz II,” a part two that is bound to change the game all over again.
The production comes courtesy of P2J, the mastermind responsible for beats for Beyoncé, Wizkid, and Stormzy, who wipes the floor with “Smooth Lovin,” bringing together Afrobeats rhythms and Caribbean warmth for a soundscape that’s intimate and worldly at the same time. Made during the duo’s month-long sojourn in Jamaica, the song is a homecoming, a cultural reconnecting, and a snapshot of their constantly changing artistry in real time.
With the first beat of “Smooth Lovin,” listeners are whisked off to the tropics. Popcaan is notoriously melody-driven and effortlessly surefire, and the rapper’s signature hook here is one you’ll be singing around the house long after listening. As ever, Krept & Konan deliver on the lyricism with slick wordplay folded into a storytelling style that conjures vivid images of romance, nightlife, and that irrepressible island vibe.
The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Harry Guest, which adds to the track’s essence. Filmed on location in Jamaica, the brightly colored clips capture warm sunsets, verdant landscapes, and moments of intimacy that match the song’s sensuousness. It’s a visual love letter to the duo’s influences, chronicling their journey’s celebratory and soulful edges.
With “Smooth Lovin,” Krept & Konan are curating an experience. Merging the duo’s spitfire rap delivery with Popcaan’s signature melodic bounce highlights their chameleonic qualities and reinforces their boundary-defying status in music. As the debut taste of “Young Kingz II,” this song sets the bar high.
Connect with Krept & Konan on Instagram – @kreptandkonan
Connect with Popcaan on Instagram – @popcaanmusic
