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Press & Media
VSTRV’s recent collaboration with CASH ONLY for the single “No Way” has captured the attention of major tastemakers and music outlets, solidifying his reputation as one of London’s most dynamic emerging voices. The release has been featured across respected music platforms, each spotlighting VSTRV’s boundary-pushing artistry and genre fusion.
When We Dip praised the track for its bold artistry and Afro-inspired rhythms, highlighting how VSTRV’s emotive vocals and lyrical precision elevate “No Way” into a powerful crossover anthem built for both dance floors and deep listening.
House Nest spotlighted the collaboration as 18 months in the making, calling it a testament to the chemistry between CASH ONLY and VSTRV—two creative forces uniting to deliver a sound that bridges melodic house with the raw storytelling roots of UK rap and R&B.
Fame Magazine celebrated the single as a slick, Afro-charged heater already tearing up tastemakers, applauding the duo’s ability to merge underground credibility with mainstream potential.
Fame Magazine
UK label Famous When Dead Records isn’t just riding the wave—they’re building their own. With a string of club-smashing releases, rising cult status, and a rebel’s instinct for breaking new talent, the imprint now throws down its next statement piece: No Way, a collab between label head CASH ONLY and West London genre-shifter VSTRV (pronounced ASTRA). It’s a slick, Afro-charged heater already tearing up tastemakers.
When We Dip
Famous When Dead Records label head CASH ONLY teamed up with rising West London rapper and vocalist VSTRV (Pronounced ASTRA) for ‘No Way,’ which its way into tastemaker long before its mid-May release.
This signature track showcases the bold artistry propelling the label toward becoming one of this year’s top independent forces. The song dives deep into Afro-inspired rhythms, taking on a resounding Melodic House persona with a succinct driving bassline, punctuated synths interplayed with uplifting piano riffs, and a standout vocal hook. The highly talented VSTRV is known for his raw, genre-blending style actively influenced by R&B, Hip-Hop, and UK-Afro vibes. His lyrics proudly push the song into a crossover single that’s destined to cycle throughout the summer.
House Nest
CASH ONLY and VSTRV join forces for “No Way”
18 months in the making—CASH ONLY drops ‘No Way’ with VSTRV.
V13 Media Group
This signature track showcases the bold artistry propelling the label toward becoming one of this year’s top independent forces. The song dives deep into Afro-inspired rhythms, taking on a resounding Melodic House persona with a succinct driving bassline, punctuated synths interplayed with uplifting piano riffs, and a standout vocal hook. The highly talented VSTRV is known for his raw, genre-blending style actively influenced by R&B, hip-hop, and UK-Afro vibes. His lyrics proudly push the song into a crossover single that’s destined to cycle throughout the summer.
