Nothing Left
Crafty 893
Released: 14 Nov 2024
Label: Tru Thoughts
Trailblazing producer, engineer, MC and creative vanguard Crafty 893 releases bouncy drill track “Nothing Left”, a light take on the “real life, everyday drama” he faces.
The track’s title is taken from the iconic meme of EastEnders’ Ian Beale breaking down and sobbing, “I’ve got nothing left.” The song toys with Crafty’s laid-back demeanour and unshakable calm, effortlessly shrugging off anyone who tries to rattle him. The music video matches up to the punch-packing production, with gritty visuals produced by videographer Dominic Taylor, whose work with 21 Savage and Skillibeng has set the industry standard.
Nominated Complex’s ‘Artist to Watch for 2024′, Crafty’s here to keep pushing forward, with no time for distractions, “People always trying to provoke me but getting nowhere”, he says. The track serves as a reminder that Crafty remains unshaken, consistently powering through adversity and keeping things moving. In “Nothing Left” he describes his recent escapades, including a trip to Jamaica where he collaborated with well-known artists like Valiant and Kraff, and reflects on how the people he encounters often “don’t have the minerals to get what they want from me.”
“My main aim for this song was to create a catchy vibe without watering down my real-life raw expression.” The grime flows cut straight to the chase, paired with masterful instrumentation and heavy-hitting UK drill drums.