ALEX IWOBI is putting the rave in Craven Cottage – by launching a new single with a leading rapper.
The midfielder has released “Hop Out” under his music moniker of 17 – his Fulham shirt number.
The ex-Arsenal and Everton star, 28, teamed up with chart-topping British singer Ramz.
Iwobi’s fellow Nigerian ODUMODUBLVCK is another rap sensation joining in – to complete an unorthodox front three.
And the trio hope “Hop Out” will leap into the charts following its release on Thursday.
The collaboration is designed to show off their varied range of talents.
The accompanying video opens with Iwobi and Co rapping amid luxury cars.
If anything, the setting then becomes even more posh – afternoon tea brimming with cakes and served by a man in white gloves!
The climax to the visual performance involves a game of poker.
All in all, according to its makers, “the video blends traditional British backdrops alongside Afro-Caribbean culture and energy”.
It comes in a season where Fulham’s aces are higher than expected – sitting ninth in the Premier League.
But their European chances could go bust if they lose Sunday’s London derby at home to Chelsea, who are fighting to regain a top-four spot.
Iwobi has already made his musical mark on the top flight.
Last summer he became the first Prem player ever to release an EP.
He put out a single called “Don’t Shoot” – alongside Don-EE, aka ex-England youth player Medy Elito, and Skoli, who is better known as Ajax striker Chuba Akpom – a former Arsenal team-mate of Iwobi.
The song was a plea for youngsters to avoid street violence.
Iwobi said at the time: “You see the weapon stuff and in London — where I grew up — you’re about to see something.
“Everyone wants to be a footballer, an artist or people want to make fast money, which isn’t the greatest [thing.]
“So you see things that you wouldn’t want to see at a young age and it’s just trying to stay and remain on the right path.
“I’m grateful for the upbringing I had because I wouldn’t be where I am without what I’ve been through. My parents, the support system I’ve had, my friends, it’s made me the man I am.”
Now Iwobi is hoping “Hop Out” gives him another leg-up in the rapping world.
Its video video was directed by London cinematographer Francis Boyter, with Creative Director doing the executive production.
Poet and storyteller Emmanuel Speaks guided the lyrics.
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