GRAMMY and MOBO nominated Jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats have joined forces with London-based trumpeter Poppy Daniels on new single ‘Gotta Go Fast’, out now.

The result of a handful of jamming sessions in a local park, ‘Gotta Go Fast’ is an energetic, jazz-inflected creation punctuated by Poppy’s hypnotic trumpeting. It marks the fifth and final single release from Blue Lab Beats’ hotly-anticipated new album Motherland Journey, out 25th February. Recent singles ‘Labels’ ft. Tiana Major9 and Kofi Stone, ‘Dat It’, ‘Blow You Away’ and ‘Sensual Loving’ ft. Kiefer and Ghettoboy will also feature on the LP. Known for their prolific output, the boys have also dropped a funk-laden remix of Detroit legend Amp Fiddler’s track ‘Energy’ this week.

“We recorded 'Gotta Go Fast' in the middle of the pandemic and this was the first track we ever recorded with the amazing Poppy Daniels,” Blue Lab Beats enthuse. “She did her solo within one take and we were absolutely blown away. This is one of our favourite tracks of the album and we can’t wait for it to be played out live.”

They continue: “It was a pleasure to have the talented Poppy Daniels on the song. The tempo and the vibe of the song are very different from what we are usually known for. Can’t wait to play this one live. Well done Poppy, brilliant solo!”

Poppy adds: “So excited for the release of ‘Gotta Go Fast’! This past year working with David and Namali, I really feel they’ve been able to help me share my voice ~ so hope ya’ll enjoy this as much as I did recording it💚”