Produced by LiTek and WhYJay , the track is a drill-leaning anthem featuring a triumphant, mariachi-sampling horn section.

ArrDee and Aitch link up on rip-roaring new track 'War' - NME

Critics noted the "back-and-forth" chemistry between the two artists, describing it as a "meeting of minds" rather than an actual battle. The track's success solidified both artists as dominant forces in the UK rap scene, with ArrDee securing his fourth Top 10 hit and Aitch his sixth.