Sammy Virji – Same Day Cleaning

Having spearheaded the UKG resurgence over the past eight years, Sammy Virji uses his second full-length to pay homage to the pioneers who shaped him. Linking with legends like Giggs, MJ Cole, Tuff Jam, Flowdan and Spice, he bridges old-school grit with new-school flair, all while keeping his trademark bounce front and centre. Across the record, 2-step, grime, bassline and speed garage collide in club-ready anthems that still carry radio polish, from the chopped chaos of ‘Up & Down’ to the sleazy low-end of ‘Dis Badman’. Beyond the immediately infectious beats and bass, it’s Virji’s musicality that pushes things forward. His obvious talents for writing hooky melodies and classy use of horns and strings elevate these jams. They’re deep and sophisticated but utterly irresistible.