Oppidan is Taking Over: The UKG Trailblazer Returns with ‘Hold Tight’
If you’ve been anywhere near a dancefloor in the last two years, you’ve heard the name Oppidan. She’s not just “rising” anymore—she’s effectively reshaped the modern UK Garage landscape. Today, she’s back in our rotations with her latest single, ‘hold tight’, a collaboration with camoufly that proves she’s still miles ahead of the curve.
Beyond the 2-Step
What makes an Oppidan track so easy to spot? It’s that specific “swing.” While a lot of producers lean into one lane, she’s mastered the art of the hybrid. She’ll take the soulful, skippy energy of classic 2-step, weave in the driving force of 4×4 NUKG, and then anchor it all with basslines heavy enough to rattle a club’s foundation.
‘Hold tight’ is the perfect example of this. It’s got that bright, pop-infused polish, but it doesn’t lose the grit that makes UKG what it is. Partnering with camoufly was a genius move—their styles melt together into something that feels breezy enough for a summer drive but technical enough to satisfy the gear-heads.
From Remixes to Residencies
It’s wild to think she’s still in the early chapters of her career. Most artists spend a decade trying to get the attention of labels like Night Bass or Kiwi Rekords, yet Oppidan has managed to become a staple for both.
If you didn’t discover her through her own originals, you likely caught her massive remix of Sammy Virji’s ‘Shapes’—a track that basically became the unofficial anthem for the garage revival. Since then, she’s moved from being the “one to watch” on 24hr Garage Girls to a global touring force, bringing her Bristol-born sound to North America and beyond.
The Verdict
‘Hold tight’ isn’t just another single; it’s a victory lap. It’s a reminder that Oppidan knows exactly how to balance the underground and the accessible. The track is out now on Promised Land Recordings, and honestly, it’s probably going to be stuck in your head for the rest of the week.
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