Killa Killa

"Killa Killa" is an upbeat hip hop track with Caribbean and afrobeat influences. Aiyana-Lee sings the chorus, while KSI raps two verses. The song's lyrics are about how KSI is killing the game in more ways than one and when he puts his mind to something, he normally succeeds. This song is a reminder that KSI quickly evolved from a YouTube sensation, to a boxing champion, to a bonafide, respected music artist. Speaking about "Killa Killa", KSI said, "This track is straight KSI! I'm like, 'Yo. I'm here killing everything that I'm doing. I'm killing music, boxing, YouTube. I'm killing all of that.' It's a track to show that I'm not to be messed with." Speaking on Aiyana-Lee's contribution to the track, KSI remarked, "She's a wild one. She came with exactly what I needed for the chorus." == Release and promotion ==

"Killa Killa" was released for digital download and streaming by RBC Records and BMG on 22 May 2020. A lyric video for "Killa Killa" was released to KSI's YouTube channel on 3 July 2020. On 17 July 2020, "Killa Killa" was released as the fifth single from KSI's debut studio album, Dissimulation (2020). On the same day, a censored version of the song was serviced to adult contemporary radio in the United Kingdom, under the name "Thrilla Thrilla". == Critical reception ==

"Killa Killa" was met with positive reviews from music critics. In her review of Dissimulation for The Guardian, Kitty Empire called "Killa Killa" a "hit-in-waiting". GRM Daily's Courtney Wynter called "Killa Killa" an "upbeat track with a fun energy". Wynter liked how "KSI creates a playful vibe, flexing during his verses" and she praised Aiyana-Lee's "catchy chorus". Sarah Akomanyi of Link Up TV remarked that "KSI's confidence is hard to miss through [the song], which makes for clear and consistent verses". Akomanyi proclaimed, "A track like this is bound to go off when it comes to live shows." == Music video ==

The music video for "Killa Killa" was co-directed by Troy Roscoe and Nayip Ramos. The music video stars KSI and Aiyana-Lee as a pair of criminals who commit a heist. == Commercial performance ==

In the United Kingdom, "Killa Killa" debuted at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart, with first week sales of 15,853 track-equivalent units. The song spent the next three weeks on the UK Singles Chart at positions 80, 89 and 82, before dropping out of the chart. == Credits and personnel ==

Credits adapted from Genius and Tidal. • KSIsongwriting, vocals • Aiyana-Leevocals • Diego Aveproduction, songwriting • Yoshiproduction, songwriting • Tiina Vainikainensongwriting • William Rappaportsongwriting • Michalis Michaelmixing • Henkka Niemistömastering • JustAGhostcover art, lyrics video == Charts ==