Chase & Status Enlist MOBO Award Winner Pozer for Hard-Hitting New Single ‘Through The Pain’

Chase & Status have once again demonstrated their ability to transcend musical boundaries with the release of ‘Through The Pain’, a powerful collaboration featuring London drill artist Pozer, whose MOBO Award recognition has cemented his status as one of the capital’s most compelling voices. The track showcases the electronic duo’s continued evolution while maintaining the raw authenticity that has defined their two-decade career. Pozer’s contribution brings a distinctly London edge to the production, his drill sensibilities complementing Chase & Status’s signature fusion of electronic and urban sounds. The collaboration feels organic rather than opportunistic, with both artists operating in their respective comfort zones while creating something genuinely fresh. For Chase & Status – the duo of Saul Milton and Will Kennard – ‘Through The Pain’ represents another chapter in their ongoing exploration of UK street culture through electronic music. Their ability to identify and collaborate with emerging talent has been a consistent strength throughout their career, from early work with Plan B and Delilah to more recent partnerships with artists across the grime and drill spectrum. Pozer’s involvement adds contemporary relevance to the track, his MOBO Award credentials reflecting the growing mainstream recognition of drill music despite ongoing controversy surrounding the genre’s relationship with law enforcement and censorship concerns. The timing of this release is particularly significant given the current climate surrounding drill music in the UK, where artists continue to face restrictions and surveillance that raise serious questions about artistic freedom and targeted policing of predominantly Black musical genres. Chase & Status have historically navigated these cultural and political tensions with intelligence, supporting underground scenes while achieving commercial success. Their platform provides Pozer with significant exposure beyond drill’s traditional audience, potentially opening new avenues for an artist whose work deserves recognition on its own merits rather than through the lens of moral panic that too often surrounds the genre. The production quality on ‘Through The Pain’ meets the high standards expected from Chase & Status, with their characteristic attention to sonic detail evident throughout. The track balances accessibility with authenticity, avoiding the sanitised approach that can often characterise crossover attempts between electronic and rap music. This release arrives as both electronic music and UK rap continue to dominate global conversations about British cultural exports. Chase & Status remain uniquely positioned to bridge these worlds, their longevity and credibility allowing them to facilitate collaborations that might otherwise feel forced or commercially driven. ‘Through The Pain’ succeeds because it respects both artists’ strengths while creating something that enhances rather than diminishes their individual voices.