Watch Music Video for Stormzy’s “Toxic Trait” Song Featuring Fredo

Stormzy premieres the music video for the Dave-produced “Toxic Trait” track produced by Fredo. Listen, stream, read the lyrics, buy the song.

Stormzy remains a leading figure in the UK rap scene, although he’s shown that he’s much more than an MC. Since his debut album, Gang Signs & Prayers, his appreciation for gospel and soul music have trickled through his catalog but none more than on 2022’s This Is What I Mean. The majority of the project found Stormz’ in a plaintive space but fans hoped that he’d come through with some bangers.

It seems that he listened to the fans and slid through with some new heat this week. The rapper came through with the release of his new single, “Toxic Trait” ft. Fredo. Produced by Dave Santan, who recently dropped off his joint project with Central Cee, Stormzy and Fredo deliver a blistering banger that finds them showcasing their lyrical tenacity on wax. Hopefully, it signals that a follow-up to This Is What I Mean come soon.

A large part of the record revolves around Stormzy’s growth throughout his career. Emerging into the rap game in his early 20s, he recently reflected on his maturity as he approaches his 30s. “There’s a difference between doing music at 22 and when you’re about to turn 30,” Stormzy recently told Dazed Magazine. “It’s the kind of peace and stability and stillness you can only get from maturity. You lose all the nervous shivers and the anxiety; you shake it off because now you’re a grown man coming into your skin.”

As for Fredo, the UK rapper came through with a few new records this year including “Everybody Knows.” His last album Scorpion dropped in 2022 and he also came through with a couple of features.

Stormzy – Toxic Trait (ft. Fredo) (prod. Dave)

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22 June 2023
1 Song, 3 minutes
An 0207 Def Jam release; ℗ 2023 Hashtag Merky Music 34 Limited, under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations Limited

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Lyrics

[Chorus: Stormzy]
What’s my toxic trait?
If I see a boy with the same kettle as me, then I toss that thing in the safe
Won’t wear it again, ’cause you made it (Bait)
If your name ain’t Fred, then you can’t relate
If your name ain’t Santan, you ain’t my mate
If your name ain’t Stormz, then you ain’t the (Woo)
Just a pair of stars (Pair of stars)
Tell Greta to ‘llow me, I know that my carbon footprint’s large (Hmm)
The Urus drinks, I still wear minks, we brought on weed, the PJ stinks
Be direct, I don’t take hints, she’s keen, but I ain’t convinced (I ain’t)

[Verse 1: Stormzy]
She thinks I’m stoosh, see me runnin’ up that hill (Up that hill)
I’m the black Kate Bush, the mandem don’t talk, they woosh
I don’t jump on a tune and talk about **** and shush
I’d rather make “Cigs & Cush” (Alright), all of these fibs you push
Still gonna take these pics and smile, what I pay for the kitchen towel
Careful, my bro, that’s an AP ashtray, man’s gotta ash this spliff in style
Call me Big Michael, Muhammad Ali
They were gassed up, now they’re runnin’ on E (Yeah)
I’ve been outside, since summer ’03
Now my new girl’s got more money than me (Ooh)

[Chorus: Stormzy]
What’s my toxic trait?
If I see a boy with the same kettle as me, then I toss that thing in the safe
Won’t wear it again, ’cause you made it (Bait)
If your name ain’t Fred, then you can’t relate
If your name ain’t Santan, you ain’t my mate
If your name ain’t Stormz then you ain’t the (Woo)
Just a pair of stars (Pair of stars)
Tell Greta to ‘llow me, I know that my carbon footprint’s large (Hmm)
The Urus drinks, I still wear minks, we brought on weed, the PJ stinks
Be direct, I don’t take hints, she’s keen, but I ain’t convinced (I ain’t)

[Verse 2: Fredo]
She wanna link up, tell her, “Not today” (Not today)
‘Cause I’m on the block till late (Late), still got this guap to make
Yeah, they got a lot to say, but not to pay, we’re not the same
On a hotter estate with a box of flake, they know my toxic trait (They know)
Like the watches, the kicks are rare (Rare)
You can smell when the rich is near (Near)
No safety all on my Browning, told bro, “Hold this bitch with care”
She’s hangin’ around, I know that you miss her (I know, shh)
I know that you kissed her (I know it)
Yeah, they call me family guy ’cause she let me fuck her, so did her sister (Pff)
Book a table in France (France), tell the label, “Won’t take an advance” (I won’t)
‘Cause I make my own clothes now, you can say that the label is ours, nah
Don’t play with the dawgs, we aim at your heart and break it apart
Put the Urus in start, I’m makin’ it fart, let’s have a race on the ‘Zart
Just a pair of stars, watch and ring, that’s a pair of cars (Swear)
Nah, she ain’t wearin’ bras ’cause the breast sit where they are
You’re mad they paid to see me, sendin’ shots, you came discretely
Some rappers pray to be me, got my watch and made it meady (Meady)

[Chorus: Stormzy]
What’s my toxic trait?
If I see a boy with the same kettle as me, then I toss that thing in the safe
Won’t wear it again, ’cause you made it (Bait)
If your name ain’t Fred, then you can’t relate
If your name ain’t Santan, you ain’t my mate
If your name ain’t Stormz, then you ain’t the (Woo)
Just a pair of stars (Pair of stars)
Tell Greta to ‘llow me, I know that my carbon footprint’s large (Hmm)
The Urus drinks, I still wear minks, we brought on weed, the PJ stinks
Be direct, I don’t take hints, she’s keen, but I ain’t convinced (I ain’t)