Brighton’s ArrDee and Liverpool’s Mazza L20 link up on “Trouble,” a track that proves real recognises real.
Produced by Jojo F Music, this collaboration marks a proper return for ArrDee, who’s been relatively quiet, whilst Mazza continues his run of consistent output. The result?
Two MCs operating at completely different frequencies but somehow locking in perfectly.
The beat is filthy. A proper head-nodder that scratches that specific part of your brain reserved for UK rap done right.
Jojo F Music lays down a menacing beat, all low-end rumble and stripped-back percussion. It gives the artists space to work while still feeling tight and tense.
ArrDee’s verses are exactly what you want from him. The man delivers bars like he’s having a laugh at a house party, that trademark smirk audible in every line.
His wordplay remains ridiculous.
References to Gazza, Salah, and Wayne Rooney (‘Wazza’) get woven into bars about women and lifestyle without missing a beat.
There’s a looseness to his flow that makes it sound effortless, like he’s freestyling this in one take whilst checking his phone.
What stands out is how unbothered he sounds. Whilst the track’s themes touch on paranoia and staying one step ahead, ArrDee raps like consequences are someone else’s problem.
Lines about partying, moving between women, and maintaining that “don’t get caught” lifestyle come across more cheeky than threatening.
It’s quintessential ArrDee, really. Brighton’s golden boy doing exactly what he does best.
Then there’s Mazza, and bloody hell, the man’s cadence is something else. His Liverpool accent cuts through the beat like a blade, reminding you exactly why regional flavour matters in UK rap.
His delivery has an almost hypnotic quality to how he rides the rhythm, each bar landing with precision.
Mazza’s verses go darker. His sections reference violence, incarceration, and street life with a directness that contrasts ArrDee’s more playful approach.
Where ArrDee’s talking about models and bottles, Mazza’s recalling being “banged up, just looking out windows” and streets getting hot.
His flow is impeccable throughout, never missing a pocket, never losing momentum. You can hear the progression too.
This isn’t just another drill verse, it’s an artist who’s clearly sharpened his pen.
The contrast between the two shouldn’t work. ArrDee’s all smirks and swagger, Mazza’s delivering war stories.
But that’s precisely why “Trouble” slaps. It’s not trying to be cohesive in tone; it’s just two artists doing their own thing on the same beat, and the tension between them is what makes it work.
For fans of either artist, this is essential. For anyone who thinks UK rap lacks personality or regional character, stick this on and reconsider.
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