PS Hitsquad returns with the high-energy single “Popeye,” linking up with Cristale for a sharp, back-and-forth display of lyrical skill.
Packed with animated references and slick wordplay, the track sees both artists pushing each other, delivering a performance driven by chemistry, confidence, and technical precision—hinting at the evolving edge of UK rap beyond drill.
Created in a single, free-flowing studio session, “Popeye” captures a spontaneous and unfiltered creative spark. The production, built collaboratively by PS, Cristale, and Sebz Beats (known for work with Russ Millions and SL), blends playful and hard-hitting elements. Bright brass stabs cut through rolling low-end basslines, while the signature Popeye laugh loops through the beat as a rhythmic layer—creating a sound that feels both mischievous and menacing, and distinctly fresh within the current UK rap landscape.