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After a version leaked online at the beginning of the month, Jamie XX has unveiled the official version of his huge number 'I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)' featuring Young Thug. Listen to it in full below.
The track is the latest in a series of previews from Jamie XX's eagerly anticipated debut album, it incorporates a summer vibe and feel, kicking off with a sample before incorporating his trademark tropical steel percussion as Young Thug lends his idiosyncratic vocal style.
The track also features Popcaan, and seemed to spark a newfound musical pairing, in an interview with XXL, Jamie explained: "I sent the song to other people who did versions, but [Thug and Popcaan’s] version fit best on the record… Young Thug has such a weird style I love, especially the things he does with his voice. It just sounds different."
He went on to say, "I like that Popcaan is so young and he comes from a different place, but they complement each other very well… I ended up splicing it together for the final version. Young Thug was really quick. I was surprised with how quick he got back to me. They got to hear the final version and they were happy. They said they want to do more stuff together."
In Colour is due out June 2 on XL Records.
Listen to 'I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)' below
Jamie XX will be playing a number of UK festival dates including Parklife, Wild Life, Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds and Bestival. He will also embark on a UK tour later in the year. For tickets and more information, click here.
June 5 - London St John at Hackney Church
October 15 - London O2 Brixton Academy
October 16 - Manchester Albert Hall
October 17 - Glasgow The Arches
