The genre-defying Native James has dropped a seismic rock/metal rework of his 2023 grime hit, now featuring an explosive verse from rap icon Professor Green – as he gears up for a massive 2025 touring schedule

Words  by Felix Bartlett | April 23, 2025

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Ipswich’s most dangerous musical export Native James has transformed his original grime banger into a full-throttle crossover monster with “BLOCK (RR)” – the definitive version that’s been destroying his live shows. The track now boasts a crushing new instrumental backdrop and an incendiary feature from Professor Green, who came onboard after a chance meeting at London’s One by One tattoo studio.

“I heard it, ran to my studio and recorded myself freestyling,” says Professor Green. “I lean into the songs about the blocks I grew up in – everyone on this track stepped fully out.”

Native explains: “This is about communities where different cultures collide and create something unique. To have iconic artists on a chorus I wrote in my mate’s bedroom years ago… it’s humbling.”

Check out the track below:

Catch Native James live in the UK on the following dates:

MAY
5 – Sebright Arms, London (Headline)
8 – Tufnell Park Dome, London*
9 – Aatma, Manchester*
10 – Rough Trade, Bristol*
13 – Oporto, Leeds*
14 – The Attic, Glasgow*
17 – Bodega, Nottingham*
18 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham*
31 – MEFFS-FEST 2, Colchester

JULY
10 – Electric Ballroom, London (Supporting letlive.)
13 – Electric Ballroom, London (Supporting letlive.)

AUGUST
3 – Multitude Festival, Milton Keynes
30 – Burn It Down Festival, Torquay

* Supporting Hyphen