Edinburgh rappers release Coronavirus song in midst of pandemic

Craig and Debbie Stephens are the duo behind Black and Blonde Productions who have just released the hip hop track, Covid You (Covid-19).

The track describes the situation that the world currently finds itself in, with panic buyers, lack of hand sanitiser and toilet roll and social distancing.

Speaking to the Evening News, Craig, known as Double G, said: “It started with sitting down, stuck indoors wondering what to do now.

“Debbie D, the other rapper, suggested singing something about COVID-19, and I thought soon enough we’ll be locked underground in bunkers, it’s going to look like a warzone, and that was what inspired me to write the lyrics and place the whole track down.

“It’s not a cheery song, but it will make people see that while this virus is a serious thing, you can still enjoy life without mixing and mingling with people.”

The track and video to go with it was created in three days and Double G says that it will go global.

“Reactions have been very good. I performed it yesterday online to a closed community with some friends and they have said its brilliant. Twelve 50 TV, who are a channel focusing on Scottish grime music, have said it is one of the best things to come out of COVID-19. I’m surprised how well people have loved the track.”

He added: “But I would rather that they were indoors staying safe and loving the track.”

Double G added that they have reached out to Professor Green and Drake about the track, but are not looking to profit off of its success.

“I’ve not heard any other COVID-19 songs, but we are not looking to make any money off of it. I would rather give any money it made to a charity,” he said.

Following the track’s success, they are planning a follow up track which focuses on families and keeping safe amidst the pandemic.

Double G added: “I don’t know if we could top this one, but we hope everyone out there loves it and embraces it.

“Stay safe and watch this space – Covid You will go global.”

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