Stormzy Comes Back With A New Freestyle Track “Sorry Rach”
After a two-year hiatus, Stormzy releases an introspective new freestyle titled “Sorry Rach!” Thus, he made his first solo offering since 2022’s album This Is What I Mean. The track arrives as a stark reminder of the Croydon artist’s lyrical prowess and willingness to confront controversy head-on.
Stormzy delivers “Sorry Rach!” with the ease of a veteran but the urgency of someone who still has much to say. Set against a stripped-down, moody instrumental, the freestyle pulls no punches. It addresses the recent backlash he faced over his collaboration with McDonald’s. “I heard they wanna hang me out to dry for a nugget meal,” he raps. “The world might never love your way again, but my mother will.”
Thus, the line alludes to criticism sparked earlier this year when Stormzy unveiled a branded meal with the fast food giant. The move faced backlash from proponents of the BDS campaign, which has called for boycotting companies thought to be supporting Israeli military actions in Gaza. The controversy was all the more unsettling given Stormzy’s previously outspoken support for Palestine. It included participation in the Artists For Aid benefit concert in New Jersey alongside Clairo, Mustafa, and others this past January. All of this is done to raise funds for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Stormzy and His Political Stand
Hence, in February, Stormzy addressed the criticism head-on via social media, clarifying that he had not intentionally deleted his “Free Palestine” Instagram post. Yet he had archived several posts as part of a broader clean-up. “My stance on this has not changed,” he wrote.
“Sorry Rach!” arrives as more than just a freestyle—it’s a cultural statement. Stormzy leans into the duality of his public persona. The chart-topping artist and the politically conscious voice of a generation, unafraid to weather criticism.
Thus, one day after “Sorry, Rach!” was recorded and dropped, Stormzy gave a surprise release to yet another song, “Hold Me Down.” In her video, we see her performing a stark piano ballad. Where “Sorry, Rach!” is all combative energy, “Hold Me Down” tells the story of the pain of fame. Also, how one feels utterly alone after hitting the highest peaks of success. It is a testament to his persona: one that has real depth and wounds other than what he portrays through the lens of life and lyrics.
Looking ahead, Stormzy is set to bring his live presence back to the European festival circuit this summer. He will have performances scheduled at Norway’s Palmesus Festival, Roskilde in Denmark, and Belgium’s Dour Festival. Tickets and further details are available via his official website.
So, with “Sorry Rach!” and “Old Me Down,” Stormzy is doing more than making music. He is shaping the conversation, challenging the narratives around him, and reminding listeners why his voice still matters.
