Stormzy's new album: ALL of the collaborations on 'This Is What I Mean'
There are more than 25!
Last updated 3rd Jan 2023
Stormzy's eagerly-anticipated third album 'This Is What I Mean' has now dropped! 'This Is What I Mean' is the follow-up to his 2019 album, 'Heavy Is the Head', which featured Number 1 hits such as 'Vossi Bop' and 'Own It' featuring Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy.
Before the album's release, Stormzy shared a video featuring all of his collaborators saying: 'My album family 🤎 #ThisIsWhatIMean'. The video featured more than 25 collaborators, including the likes of George Moore, Knox Brown, Ayanna and Oxlade. Take a look below 👇
Who collaborates with Stormzy on his new album?
The full list of Stormzy's collaborators include: George Moore, Knox Brown, Ayanna, Oxlade, Dion ‘Chord Lord’ Wardle, Scribz Riley, KZ, Tempoe, Ms Banks, Owen Cutts, Ayra Starr, India.Arie, Juls, Joel Peter & Calum Landau, Amaarae, tendai, STORRY, Teni, Nao, GRADES, Debbie, Elmiene, Jacob Collier, Sampha, Black Sherif, P2J, PRGRSHN.
Is there a music video?
There is a music video for the title track of the album, 'This Is What I Mean', the video features Amaare, Black Sherif, Jacob Collier, MS Banks & Storry. You can watch the music video below.
Warning: Explicit lyrics
Where was the album written?
'This Is What I Mean' was mostly written at a Stormzy music camp based on Osea Island – a remote island in the Essex estuary, which is only accessible at low tide by via a Roman Causeway for four hours a day!
Speaking about the music camp, Stormzy said: "When you hear about music camps they always sound intense and sombre.
"People saying: 'We need to make an album.' 'We need to make some hit records.' But this felt beautifully free. We’re all musicians but we weren’t always doing music. Some days we played football or walked around taking pictures.
"And the bi-product to that was very beautiful music. Because when you marry that ethos with world class musicians and the best producers, writers and artists in the world, and we’re in one space, that’s a recipe for something that no one can really imagine. You can’t even calculate what that’s going to come up with. And it came up with a big chunk of this album."
What is the track list for 'This Is What I Mean'?
There are 12 songs on 'This Is What I Mean', including 'Hide & Seek' and 'Firebabe', which were released earlier this year. See the full track list.
1 'Fire + Water'
2 'This Is What I Mean'
3 'Firebabe'
4 'Please'
5 'Need You'
6 'Hide & Seek'
7 'My Presidents Are Black'
8 'Sampha’s Plea'
9 'Holy Spirit'
10 'Bad Blood'
11 'I Got My Smile Back'
12 'Give It To The Water'
When was 'This Is What I Mean' released?
'This Is What I Mean' was released on 25th November 2022.
You can hear songs by Stormzy on KISS.
Take a look through Stormzy's other collaborations through the years:
'Cigarettes and Cush' with Kehlani and Lily Allen (2017)
One of Stormzy's earliest collaborations came with the song 'Cigarettes and Cush' in 2017, which was released as a single for his debut album 'Gang Signs and Prayer.' The song featured Kehlani and Lily Allen, two artists who complemented Stormzy's voice and rhymes perfectly to create one of his most popular songs.
Watch the music video to Stormzy's 'Cigarettes and Cush' here.
(Contains explicit language)
'Blinded by Your Grace, Pt. 2' with MNEK (2017)
'Blinded by Your Grace Pt. 2' is a real standout on 'Gang Signs and Prayer' in part through the inclusion of British producer and vocalist MNEK, whose presence really elevates the song. His vocals take the song to that next level, leaning into its gospel influences. the result is one of Stormzy's most beautiful songs.
Watch the music video for Stormzy's 'Blinded by Your Grace PT. 2' here.
'Bad Boys' with Ghetts and J Hus (2017)
On 'Bad Boys', another track from 'Gang Signs and Prayer', Stormzy teamed up with fellow UK rappers Ghetts and J Hus, to deliver an unadulterated Grime banger. This song is a real victory lap for Stormzy and the tradition of music he comes from.
Listen to Stormzy's 'Bad Boys' here.
(Contains explicit language)
'21 Gun Salute (Interlude)' with Wretch 32 (2017)
Although '21 Gun Salute' is an interlude on the album, it is still a definite stand out and a nice change of pace, with Stormzy and guest rapper Wretch 32 rapping over a glittering piano melody. It is also an important collaboration as it sees two legends of UK rap united on the same track.
Listen to Stormzy's '21 Gun Salute (Interlude)' here.
(Contains explicit language)
Little Mix - 'Power' with Stormzy (2017)
Now, on paper, this collaboration shouldn't work as well as it does. Little Mix are a fully fledged pop group and at this point in his career, Stormzy hadn't really moved into this genre yet. However, the fact 'Power', an anthemic pop song, works as well as it does speaks to Stormzy's versatility as an artist and his ability to deliver the goods as a guest rapper.
Watch the music video for Little Mix and Stormzy's 'Power' here.
Jon Bellion - 'All Time Low' (2017)
Stormzy added a verse to the remixed version of Jon Bellion's hit track 'All Time Low' which was released in March 2017, the year after the original came out. The track has since become popular on TikTok.
Listen to 'All Time Low' by Jon Bellion featuring Stormzy here.
(Contains explicit language)
Krept and Konan - 'Ask Flipz' with Stormzy (2017)
For 'Ask Flipz' UK rap legends Krept and Konan recruited Stormzy to deliver some tight flows in this grime banger. The amount of British rapping talent on show here is truly extraordinary. The song wrapped up Stormzy's output for 2017, which ended up being a very big year for him.
Watch the music video for Krept and Konan, and Stormzy's 'Ask Flipz' here.
(Contains explicit language)
Jorja Smith - 'Let Me Down' (2018)
In 2018 Stormzy further proved his ability to elevate songs as a featured artist when he collaborated with Jorja Smith on her song 'Let Me Down.' Honestly, Jorja and Stormzy go together like chips and gravy. We can't believe they haven't collaborated more than once, hopefully there are more collabs on the horizon.
Watch the music video for Jorja Smith and Stormzy's 'Let Me Down' here.
(Contains explicit language)
Ed Sheeran - 'Take Me Back To London' with Stormzy (2019)
The bromance between Stormzy and Ed Sheeran is well established and is easily one of the most ICONIC in British music. In 2019 they made it official, when Stormzy was featured on Ed's song 'Take Me Back to London' from his album 'No.6 Collaborations Project.' Ed later returned the favour appearing on one of Stormzy's tracks the following year.
Watch the music video for Ed Sheeran and Stormzy's 'Take Me Back to London' here.
(Contains explicit language)
'Own it' with Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy (2019)
Stormzy and Ed Sheeran united once again for 'Own It', the fourth single released as part of Stormzy's second album 'Heavy Is the Head.' This time the two brought Burna Boy along for the ride. The result is a Dancehall inspired banger, that reached Number 1 on the UK singles chart.
Watch the music video for Stormzy's 'Own It' here.
'Pop Boy' with Aitch (2019)
On 'Pop Boy' Stormzy collaborated with one of the biggest rising stars in UK rap, Manchester rapper Aitch. The result is a hard-hitting Grime banger that sees the two rappers trading bars. Their chemistry is next level and we hope to see some more collabs in the future. The song also appeared on Stormzy's album 'Heavy Is the Head.'
Listen to Stormzy's 'Pop boy' here.
(Contains explicit language)
Aya Nakamura - 'Plus Jamais' with Stormzy (2020)
Stormzy added English vocals to this track by French singer Aya Nakamura. 'Plus Jamais' topped the charts in France when it came out in November 2020.
Watch the video on YouTube.
Dave - 'Clash' with Stormzy (2021)
Dave and Stormzy collaborated in 2021 with 'Clash', Dave's first single in almost two years. Their collab had been teased for a long time and boy did it deliver. 'Clash' was the lead single of Dave's sophomore album 'We're All Alone In This Together.'
Watch the music video for Dave and Stormzy's 'Clash' here.
(Contains explicit language)
Amaare, Black Sherif, Jacob Collier, MS Banks & Storry - 'This Is What I Mean'
In November 2022, Stormzy's 'This Is What I Mean' was released. The title track of the album featured Amaare, Black Sherif, Jacob Collier, MS Banks & Storry, with Stormzy.
'The Weekend' with RAYE
In July 2023, Stormzy teamed up with RAYE on 'The Weekend'. The song details the trials and tribulations of finding love and combines Stormzy's rap with RAYE's soulful vocals.
Watch the music video for 'The Weekend' here.
(Contains explicit language)
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