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Stormzy calls on 35 famous friends including Usain Bolt and Louis Theroux to appear in the 11-minute music video for his new song Mel Made Me Do It
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Stormzy has called on his famous friends to appear in the video for his new single Mel Made Me Do It.
The 29-year-old rapper has enlisted the help of 35 of his famous friends, with many recognizable names in the promo, including cameos from Jose Mourinho, Usain Bolt and Louis Theroux.
The rap superstar has made his big return to music nearly three years after his last solo effort and it includes a touching monologue written by Wretch 32 and voiced by actress Michaela Coel, as well as a verse by Stylo G.
All stars: Stormzy has summoned his famous friends to appear in the video for his new single Mel Made Me Do It
It has been released along with an 11-minute music video featuring the famous faces.
Olympic hero Usain Bolt stars in the promo along with documentary maker LouisTheroux and fellow British rappers Dave, Headie One, Little Simz and writer Malorie Blackman.
Football manager Jose Mourinho, actress Michaela Coel, runner Dina Asher-Smith, comedian and television host Jonathan Ross and author Malorie Blackman also appear.
Celeb Friends: The rapper, 29 (center), has enlisted the help of 35 of his friends, with many recognizable names in the promo, including cameos from the likes of Louis Theroux (left)
Sports legend: Olympic runner Usain Bolt also appears in the video for the track released this week
Elsewhere, former footballer Ian Wright, DJ Trevor Nelson, singer Gabrielle and founder of Soul II Soul Jazzie B take part.
There is also a tribute to the late Jamal Edwards when his mother, Loose Women panelist Brenda Edwards, makes an appearance.
The monologue winks at influential black ‘giants’, including football legend Ian Wright, who heard Coel say, ‘Today we talk about foundation. Many great influential black giants have touched people, soul to soul, over many generations.
Big names: Football manager Jose Mourinho (front right) appears in video marking Stormzy’s big return to music, nearly three years after his last solo effort
Talent: Comedian and host Jonathan Ross appears in a purple suit he wore with an animal print top
Making music: Singer Gabrielle is one of many stars to appear on the highly anticipated video for Stormzy’s new song
Music History: Founder of Soul II Soul and Producer Jazzie B Also Join Stormzy’s New Video
Fame game Author Malorie Blackman (right) appears alongside runner Dina Asher-Smith in the promo
Central: Headie One appears in the video with a monologue that pays a moving tribute to influential black ‘giants’
“It’s often ‘greatness’ that comes to mind, but football legends like Ian Wright make greatness visible. Our DNA gives us strength.
‘We can make a song and dance out of anything. Our genes are enriched – there doesn’t seem to be a seam wrong in our tissue…’
The single is believed to be the first offering from Stormzy’s highly anticipated third album, which he previously announced would be released in late 2022.
Touching: There is also a tribute to the late Jamal Edwards as his mother, Loose Women panelist Brenda Edwards, appears
New work: The single is believed to be the first offering from Stormzy’s highly anticipated third album, which he previously announced would be released in late 2022
When he kicked off his UK and Ireland tour in March, Stormzy thrilled fans by sharing footage that appeared to show him recording new music and adding a message that a new album was on the way.
The message that surfaced during the performances was: ‘Album 3. Coming 2022.’
More details about the record have not been released.
New Material: As he kicked off his UK and Ireland tour in March, Stormzy thrilled fans by sharing footage showing him recording new music