Native James has officially joined SharpTone Records and marked the milestone with the release of 'Never Been Scared,' a collaboration with Frisco from the influential grime collective Boy Better Know. The track combines metal instrumentation with authentic grime vocals, representing an ambitious fusion that demonstrates how these traditionally separate genres can complement one another artistically.

Native James positioned the song as an inspirational anthem intended to motivate listeners facing personal struggles, whether academic, professional, or internal. The label welcomed his signing by emphasising his originality and talent, citing a striking basement performance in East London as the moment they knew they wanted to work with him. The release reflects a growing willingness among artists to explore genre boundaries between metal and hip-hop/grime traditions.