Idris Elba remixes Skepta's 'Shutdown'

Actor and DJ Idris Elba gives Skepta's grime hit 'Shutdown' the remix treatment. Listen to it here.

Becca Frankland

Date published: 2nd Jun 2015

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Skepta enlisted the multi-talented Luther star Idris Elba to remix his massive grime banger 'Shutdown' following a request from Elba on social media. 

He tweeted Skepta in March saying "Put me on the Remix!!!!!! cus I SHUT DOWN prime TV on the Regular". He successfully landed on the track, adding a surprisingly impressive rap at the beginning. Check out the rework below. 

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