KNEECAP's 2026 single "Smugglers & Scholars" arrived as a sharp, genre-bending statement, highlighting the band's continued evolution and their knack for provocative, rhythmically inventive storytelling.
- The single was released on February 24, 2026, via Heavenly Recordings.
- "Smugglers & Scholars" is the lead single from KNEECAP's forthcoming second album, following their 2024 debut.
- The track premiered on BBC Radio 1, showcasing the band's continued support from major UK broadcasters.
KNEECAP are a Belfast-based hip-hop trio known for their fearless blend of Irish language lyrics and politically charged, often humorous, social commentary. They emerged from the growing scene of artists reclaiming the Irish language for contemporary music and culture.
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