The collaboration everyone’s been waiting for has finally arrived: Sammy Virji and Interplanetary Criminal’s new single, "Damager," just dropped today, and it’s everything your playlist needs. Out now on Astralwerks, this track is strictly for the club, delivering an intense fusion of speed garage and bassline that’ll have you bouncing in no time.
What makes "Damager" stand out? The track is a chaotic, reload-worthy ride, built on a chopped-up sample of East Coast rapper Apathy’s "Just Begun," but this isn’t your typical sample job. Sammy and Interplanetary Criminal transform it into a donk-y, high-energy explosion that blends perfectly with their signature sound – think rave madness meets UKG innovation.
With a combined 6.3M+ monthly listeners on Spotify and multiple award noms under their belts, Virji and Criminal are no strangers to success. Their careers have been packed with hits and headline-worthy moments, cementing their status as two of the most influential producers in the 2024 dance scene.
Sammy Virji, in particular, has become a key figure in the UKG revival. He’s been pushing the boundaries of garage for over seven years now, with his tracks like "Find My Way Home" (26M streams) and "Shella Verse" with Flowdan (13M streams) dominating playlists everywhere. His massive hit "If U Need It" just hit a new milestone, cruising towards 50 million streams and landing at #85 on the UK Singles Chart.
This year alone, Sammy’s packed a punch, playing to 55,000 people at the Milton Keynes Bowl, touring North America and the UK, and making his Boiler Room debut in Denver alongside legends like Hudson Mohawke. He’s a DJ who brings the heat both in the studio and on the stage.
On the other hand, Interplanetary Criminal has made waves with tracks like "Baddest Of Them All (B.O.T.A)," which held the #1 spot on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks and stayed in the charts for an insane 46 weeks. Criminal has become an underground hero, known for his razor-sharp speed garage production that’s becoming a global phenomenon. His work with labels like Shall Not Fade, Kiwi Records, and ATW Records have solidified him as a forward-thinking producer in the UKG world.
With "Damager," Virji and Criminal are making a statement: UKG is back, and it’s taking over the globe. As two of the most sought-after names in the game, this colossal collaboration is proof that these producers are not just riding the wave – they’re creating it.
Check out this latest release and listen to more of Sammy Virji on Spotify & YouTube.
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