Notion shares new collaboration with rising rapper Slew ‘FITNESS FIRST’

Hot on the heels of his BRIT award nomination for ‘Song Of The Year’, global powerhouse DJ/producer NOTION returns with a brand new collaboration made alongside rising UK rapper Slew. ‘FITNESS FIRST’ is a track that hits hard, moves fast and leaves no room to breathe – a statement release that captures the urgency, energy and evolution of the UK’s club and rap scenes colliding. Long-awaited by fans, the track sees NOTION doubling down on his club-ready sound while pushing into rawer, more visceral territory.

Firmly rooted in Bristol’s rich underground culture, NOTION has become one of the leading names pushing the new wave of UK dance music to a global stage, fusing high-octane blends of bassline, garage, and house to create unforgettable club moments. Known for his infectious edits and genre-pushing sets, he’s captured the attention of both mainstream and underground audiences around the globe, refusing to be pigeonholed by scene or genre.

His meteoric rise has been punctuated by the massive success of his remix of Chrystal’s ‘The Days’, which has soared to over 600M streams in a year. It is a PlatinumUK record, charted inside the UK Top 5 alongside the US Billboard Hot 100, held a position in the Global Spotify charts for months and has earned him a BRIT nomination for ‘Song Of The Year’. NOTION’s DJ Mag stream earlier this year has over 300K views and he has just come back from an unprecedented Global Tour across 2025 that included Coachella, Glastonbury, Parklife, Outside Lands, San Francisco, ARC Chicago, UNVRS Ibiza and headline shows at The Outernet in London, The Shrine in LA and The Great Hall in New York.

Slew continues to emerge as one of the UK’s most compelling new voices. Fierce, uncompromising and always carving his own lane, his independent journey through London’s underground – from grime roots to contemporary rap, has shaped a sound that feels both grounded and forward-thinking. He released his new mixtape WHO ELSE? (Deluxe) back in December following a breakout 2025 where he came out as a surprise special guest with James Blake & Ben UFO at Joy Orbison’s fabric clubnight. Well regarded in fashion circles, Slew has walked for Burberry at London Fashion Week, after featuring as an artist in their SS24 campaign alongside Damon Albarn, King Krule andNeneh Chery. He has performed live PA’s on NTS’ UK Rap show Scary Things, Balamiiwith Adz and SleptOn, Nervous Horizons on Rinse FM & more. With critical support across music, culture and fashion, and a growing reputation for powerful live performances, Slew’s presence on ‘FITNESS FIRST’ feels like a natural and explosive collaboration.

NOTION Global Tour Dates 

6 MARCH – NOTTINGHAM – UNIT 13

13 MARCH – MANCHESTER – ALBERT HALL

21 MARCH – CHICAGO – RADIUS

18 APRIL – ANTWERP – ZONNEWENDE FESTIVAL

15 MAY – LAS VEGAS – EDC

16 MAY – WASHINGTON DC – AI WAREHOUSE

12 JUNE – TENNESSEE – BONNAROO FESTIVAL

26 JUNE – DENVER – THE CHURCH

27 JUNE – DAY TRIP FESTIVAL – LONG BEACH

3 JULY – FVDED IN THE PARK – SURREY – CANADA

4 JULY – BADLANDS – CALGARY – CANADA

17 JULY – CORNWALL – WILD GARDENS FESTIVAL

9 AUGUST – LONDON EASTERN ELECTRICS

14 AUGUST – WINCHESTER – BOOMTOWN FAIR

(AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND HEADLINE TOUR ANNOUNCED SOON)

AUCKLAND

ADELAIDE

PERTH

SYDNEY

BRISBANE

MELBOURNE