Joy Crookes unveils her striking new single 'I Know You’d Kill', offering a bold and unguarded glimpse into her evolving artistry. Following the announcement of her upcoming performances at Glastonbury (for the third time) and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool this May, Crookes is firmly stepping into a new era of her sound and vision.
'I Know You’d Kill' plays with a mischievous swagger, pairing blaring horns and crisp snares with sharp lyrical insight. The track pokes fun at the hypocrisy often found in the music industry while doubling as a heartfelt tribute to her manager, Charlie. Inspired by a surreal, emotional moment during a Glastonbury trip gone sideways, Crookes recounts: “I tripped balls at Glastonbury and believed someone in our team was bad news. I panicked so much I almost cried. In an effort to reassure me, [Charlie] turns to me and goes ‘You know Nay and I would kill for you.’ My lack of sobriety, her presence and my trust in her made her look so literally shiny. I couldn’t even look at her because she was glittering.”
The single follows the hard-hitting 'Pass The Salt' featuring Vince Staples and the cinematic 'Mathematics' with Kano—both of which mark Crookes’ measured return since the release of her acclaimed 2021 debut album 'Skin'. That record established her as one of the UK’s most compelling voices, weaving themes of heritage, identity, love, and politics through rich storytelling and unmistakable style.
Have a listen to 'I Know You'd Kill' in the player below.
