If you’ve been looking for a track that perfectly captures the "bass and space" philosophy of modern British hip-hop, look no further. has just breathed new life into one of his most powerful singles, "Born," enlisting south London’s Cashh and Ghanaian Afrobeats sensation King Promise for a remix that is as sleek as it is soul-stirring.
Kojey and Cashh deliver unflinching bars about growing up in East London, touching on everything from poverty to the "grit" of the Black British experience. As Kojey puts it in the track, he’s "bad from me born but me righteous," a nod to the resilience required to stay true to oneself despite the storms. Kojey Radical - Born (feat. Cashh & King Promise)
The "Born" remix isn't just another club banger; it’s a masterclass in collaboration and introspection. If you’ve been looking for a track that
Kojey Radical, an artist of Ghanaian descent, has always been vocal about his heritage. Bringing on King Promise—who reached out to Kojey as soon as the album dropped—adds a melodic, "hip-stirring" layer that celebrates their shared roots. As Kojey puts it in the track, he’s
For Kojey Radical, this remix is about uniting cultures. It’s a continuation of the narrative he started in Reason to Smile , where his own mother narrates the journey of raising Black children in Britain. KOJEY RADICAL (BORN) REMIX FT CASH & KING PROMISE
New Anthem Alert: Kojey Radical’s "Born" Remix is the Soundtrack to Your Resilience
Originally a standout track from his Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut album, Reason to Smile , "Born" was already a fan favorite. This new version, however, takes the "soulful African swing" to a whole new level. Why You Need to Listen