"Swerve" (stylised in

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) is a song by British rapper

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. The song features a guest appearance from British

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and rapper

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. It was released for digital download and

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and

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on 2 July 2021. An accompanying

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was released the day before the song's release. The song charted at number 69 in the United Kingdom. The song appears on the Platinum VIP edition of KSI's second studio album, ''All Over the Place'' (2021).

Writing and production

Speaking about the song, Jay1 said, “This ongs a summer banger... KSI killed it and it’s so good to be putting out music with him." KSI said, “It’s a big song, so you know hat Ihad to go in with a new flow and kill it. I already know

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this ongis gonna pop on

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... I’m sure people are gonna love it.”

Critical reception

Elle Evans of Mixtape Madness wrote, "Housing his signature flow and feel-good energy, Jay1 welcomes the track with an infectious hook and nunapologetic verse before KSI later joins with his slick pen game." Courtney Wynter of

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noted that "Swerve" has "an infectious beat" that " rompts Jay1 and KSIto inject the production with their playful lyrics". The staff of ''Notion'' acclaimed that "this ongwas always going to be a catchy one with KSI and Jay1 on the bill" and "the pair bounce off each other in this playful, fast-paced number".

Music video

The

for "Swerve" premiered on the

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channel on 2 July 2021 at 20:00 BST. The video was directed by LX. Courtney Wynter of GRM Daily found that "the fun vibe of the song is perfectly captured" in the video.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. *

songwriting, vocals *

songwriting, vocals * Diztortionproduction, songwriting *Trobiproduction, songwriting * Dukusmixing, mastering * Sam Harperengineering

Charts

Release history

References

{{KSI 2021 songs 2021 singles KSI songs Songs written by KSI Songs written by Diztortion