Skepta has paid tribute to Amy Winehouse with his new single 'I Can’t Play (A Tribute to Amy)’ – listen to it below.
The Mercury Prize-winning rapper and producer released the atmospheric house track today (October 13) via Mass Tiempo/Island. He teased the song during various sets over the summer, including his show at Glastonbury.
At just over three minutes, the pulsating 'I Can’t Play…’ features vocals from Winehouse’s 2007 single 'Tears Dry on Their Own’, featured on her classic album 'Back to Black’ (2006).
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Skepta launched his house music label Mass Tiempo with Jammer at a special event at Coco in Camden Town, London in April.
His fifth and most recent studio album, 'Ignorance Is Please’, was released in 2019. Skepta has shared several Más Tiempo releases and collaborated with the likes of Pop Smoke, A$AP Rocky and Slowthai.
Last month, Winehouse’s friend and collaborator Mark Ronson paid tribute to the late singer on what would have been her 40th birthday. „We miss the lion so much,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, Winehouse’s live band have announced details of a special London concert in her honour. The gig will take place on December 22, 2023 at Coco in the star’s hometown of Camden.
In other news, Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil recently reflected on the couple’s past relationship. „It’s devastating not to have her here,” he said. „I think about her a lot.”