AJ Tracey is one of the most formidable new lyricists in London, and his latest collaboration sees him spit bars over a particularly aggressive beat. With veteran garage producer MJ Cole on the buttons, "The Rumble" is a tough-talking ode to a tough city, out now on MJ's own new label 892 Recordings.

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MJ Cole told The FADER over email, "We hooked up in the studio at the start of 2016 and AJ laid down the idea on the track, which I made with him in mind. 'The Rumble' is a slice of London, the energy of now, a fusion of all that is exciting in the U.K. for us." AJ Tracey added, "This track is really about where I'm from; the everyday things I go through as an artist, and as someone living in London." Listen below, and get the lowdown on AJ Tracey here.