The old ones are the golden until the new ones come out.

This season The Sidemen have spoiled us by gifting two Christmas singles;Christmas Drillings and This or That.

The two winter wobbles were released as part of the Sidemen Sunday series which sees the crew split into two teams. One team is set a high budget while the other gets a low budget.

The team with the highest budget (£81,000), KSI, Vikkstar123,TBJZL worked with grime artist JME and producer Nyge to create Christmas Drillings. 

The iconic opening verse from JME sets the tone for this festive floor filler. From poking fun at Christmas, stealing presents off children to social commentary on energy companies this track is not your traditional Bublé. 

JME is renowned for his talent when it comes to finding flow, once making a beat in Mario paint,  he is a household name in the grime genre and his message here hits true again. Wrapped in wit and flow he reminds us that for many Christmas will be without cheer and Turkey dinners.

We leave 2022 with 14.5 million people in poverty, including 2.1 million children, food and energy are sparse, with prices rising people are struggling. Which is partially why the funds earned through downloads of these songs will go to charitable causes. Christmas Drillings delivers satire to all, it is real, the typical garage sound is the sound of the streets, the sound of the people making ends meet.

JME may be the most renowned in the industry, he does not steal the spotlight which is split almost equably upon the quartet-KSI for his energy, Vikk with his flow- but for me Tobi shines a bit brighter with the best lyrics for his line in verse 2:”So you’re better off hidin’ your missus ’cause I’m top of her wishlist (Ayy, ayy)”

Christmas drillings definitely wins for repeatability- I’ve been humming this since it came out, it’s a legendary song with lyrical genius it is definitely a top runner for Christmas number one. 

The second release, This or That, is still just as enjoyable, although I wouldn’t play it at a family party. It’s a creative track, with colour and attitude that is sure to get you wobbling.

Despite it’s low budget, the sound is still quality with sick distortion and flows that pour. Written by Miniminter, Behzinga, Zerkaa, W2S and Randolph this track may not have the star quality of it’s opponent but it is just as good, quickly becoming a fan favourite on youtube.

This or That is a light-hearted anthem for all the spoiled kids that are just never happy with what Santa gets them, it’s silly, it’s ridiculous, it encapsulates the incredulity and magic of Christmas.