Crafty 893 - Nothing Left (Official Video)
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 [out Thursday 14th November]. 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. “We both wanted it to have a clear idea of a car boot sale eventually having nothing left but to be shown in the most different way possible” he adds.
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.
Since his debut with the “Induction EP” on Tru Thoughts, South-London-based Crafty 893 has been on a rapid rise, producing Big Zuu’s debut album ‘Navigate’, performing with JME on his Grime MC FM tour, creating adverts for brands like Adidas x Jacamo and Pret a Manger, and producing for artists such asFluffy on the reggaeton track ‘Besame’. As Crafty says, “Crafty 893 is a genre – no one tells me what to do; versatility is my best ability.” Recently, he produced soundtracks for Big Zuu’s Breakfast Show on ITV andBig Zuu’s Big Eats on Dave, the latter winning two BAFTAs. His latest project, ‘Boot It’, showcases his multifaceted talent with no features, handling everything from writing and MCing to production, mixing, and creative direction. This LP followed his instrumental concept album ‘Weapon X’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Smart Dumb’, praised by Mixtape Madness, Complex UK, and DJ Target, cementing Crafty as a unique force in the UK music scene.
Since his last release, Crafty has focused on production, collaborating with artists like Miraa May, Blaze YL, and Capo Lee. He’s also made notable grime set appearances with Travs Presents, featuring on NTS, Rinse FM, and stages collaborative events with Clash Magazine and Rinse x Oblig’s DaMetalMessiah. Recently, Crafty appeared on Blessed’s “Reloads”, ESSEM’s “CR!T!C?L D?W?5£” with MOBO award-winner Duppy, and “Must Be Bored” with Big Zuu, Drifter, and D7, celebrated with a BBC 1xtra set and championed by JME.