The surprise release from Stormzy triggered an instant outpouring of acclaim online and excitement over a number of cameo appearances in the music video
The video goes on to feature Olympic 100m sprinter Bolt watching a talkshow on TV in which Jonathan Ross and Zeze Millz interview Stormzy alongside Theroux and runner Dina Asher-Smith.- chimes in and they both add the next line:"I think the kids call it no cappin'".
The reception on social media was almost universal in its praise, with many suggesting the artist had chosen to showcase his ability as a rapper after his huge popularity in recent years drew accusations this had been overshadowed by his status as a pop star. Reacting to the video, writer and poet Musa Okwonga said:"Stormzy's new track is incredible. He has never rhymed this well. Outstanding use of patterns and flows, and that video is an immediate classic. My goodness."
Popular YouTuber Jon Denton said:"Is that Usain Bolt? Jonathan Ross and Zeze Millz? Oh my god, Stormzy has gone clear. He's gone clear."
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