Krept and Konan, the trailblazing UK rap duo, have dropped a new freestyle, Last Night in Kingston, as a teaser for their highly anticipated album Young Kingz II. The freestyle, which was released today, follows in the footsteps of Konan’s iconic 2016 track Last Night in LA and serves as a personal and powerful continuation of his freestyle series. This release comes ahead of their new studio album, Young Kingz II, set to drop on February 7th, 2025.
A Sequel That Hits Close to Home
Last Night in Kingston draws inspiration from Konan’s recent trip to Kingston, Jamaica, and is produced by AdotSkitz, a long-time collaborator. The freestyle’s music video captures both the vibrant streets of Kingston and the familiar surroundings of Thornton Heath, South London, tying Konan’s roots together in a seamless narrative. The track is a testament to Konan’s consistent return to his freestyle origins, which he describes as his “signature, [his] stamp to remind everyone who the best is.”
Krept and Konan’s Legacy: From Mixtapes to Chart Success
Krept and Konan first broke into the mainstream UK music scene with their Young Kingz mixtape in 2013. The mixtape entered the top 20 of the Official UK Albums Chart, earning the duo a Guinness World Record for the highest-charting UK album by an unsigned act. Since then, Krept and Konan have repeatedly set new benchmarks. Their debut album The Long Way Home debuted at No. 2 on the Official UK Albums Chart, becoming the highest-charting British rap album in history at the time.
Their success continued with their groundbreaking 2017 releases 7 DAYS and 7 NIGHTS, which saw them become the first-ever act to have two mixtapes simultaneously enter the UK Top 10. Their 2019 album Revenge is Sweet further cemented their status as UK rap royalty, with the duo headlining the O2 London during their tour.
Young Kingz II: A Return to Roots
Set for release on February 7th, 2025, Young Kingz II is Krept and Konan’s return to their independent roots with their label Play Dirty. This album follows their tradition of pairing new talent with well-established names, a formula that helped boost emerging artists like Stormzy, George the Poet, and more on their previous releases. Fans can expect the same eclectic mix of collaborations and groundbreaking tracks.
Krept and Konan’s Biggest Hits
Krept and Konan are known for delivering hit after hit. Their 2015 track Freak of the Week featuring Jeremih quickly became a fan favourite, showcasing the duo’s versatility by blending UK rap with a catchy, radio-friendly sound. Another one of their iconic tracks, Don’t Waste My Time, became an international sensation, especially after receiving a remix featuring French Montana and Chinx Drugz.
As Krept and Konan prepare to drop their latest album, Young Kingz II, fans are eager to see what the future holds for the duo. Their new freestyle Last Night in Kingston is a powerful reminder of their roots and their unmatched talent in the UK rap scene. With their legacy of breaking records and pushing boundaries, Krept and Konan continue to solidify their place as UK rap royalty.
Be sure to pre-order Young Kingz II and follow Krept and Konan’s journey as they continue to set new standards in British music.
