Skepta, Suggs & Chase & Status Unite for Unexpected UK Link-Up “Innocent Smile”
Skepta has brought together three different generations of British music on his latest single, “Innocent Smile,” linking with Madness frontman Suggs and drum & bass heavyweights Chase & Status. Released in mid-September, the collaboration is one of the more unexpected UK releases of the month, combining grime and UK rap with breakbeat, electronic music and…
UK Rap Mourns Sway DaSafo as Pioneering MC Dies Aged 44
The UK hip-hop community is mourning the loss of one of its most important independent pioneers following the death of Sway DaSafo at the age of 44. The British-Ghanaian rapper, born Derek Andrew Safo, died at his home in Ghana. News of his death emerged on September 17, with the MOBO Awards among those paying…
Tinie Tempah and Afrojack Bring Baile Funk Energy to New Single “To The Floor”
Tinie Tempah is continuing his 2026 comeback with another major international collaboration, joining forces with Dutch electronic heavyweight Afrojack on the new single “To The Floor (Vai Descendo).” The track arrived in September as Tinie builds toward his forthcoming album The Night’s Not Dead, scheduled for release on October 16. Produced by Stargate, Afrojack and…
DC3 Tackles Race and Identity on “Kunta In UK” With Stormzy Appearing in Powerful Visual
DC3 is continuing his rise through British music with “Kunta In UK,” a powerful new release that tackles race, identity, childhood experiences and the idea of shared humanity. The Northampton rapper released the track in September alongside an ambitious cinematic visual, with UK rap heavyweight Stormzy making an appearance in the video. But “Kunta In…
Kibo Emerges as One of London’s Most Inventive New Rap Voices
London’s underground continues to produce artists who refuse to follow established formulas, and Harrow rapper Kibo is quickly becoming one of the most interesting examples. The 26-year-old north-west London MC has received a major new spotlight following the arrival of Kwengletaria: Ragamyff, an ambitious project that brings together grime, garage, jungle, R&B and experimental rap…
Nemzzz Goes Global on LOCKED IN With Travis Scott, Latto and Lil Yachty
Manchester rapper Nemzzz is making one of the biggest statements of his career with the release of LOCKED IN, a new 17-track project packed with major collaborations from both sides of the Atlantic. Released on September 4, LOCKED IN features Travis Scott, Lil Yachty, Latto, Cash Cobain and fellow Manchester rapper Tunde. The project represents…
Lancey Foux Returns With First Solo Album in Four Years, The Time of Our Lives
Lancey Foux has officially entered a new chapter of his career with the release of The Time of Our Lives, his first solo studio album in four years. Released on August 28, the 21-track project arrives at a significant moment for the London rapper. Not only does it represent his return to a full-length solo…
JAY-Z Brings His 30-Year Celebration to London for Two Massive Stadium Shows
London is preparing for one of the biggest hip-hop events of the year as JAY-Z heads to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for two highly anticipated shows on September 4 and 5. The legendary Brooklyn rapper will bring his JAŸ-Z 30 celebration to North London as he marks three decades since the release of his landmark debut…
Keffe D Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Nearly 30 Years After Rapper’s Death
Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas, a jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the rapper’s death. The verdict marks the first conviction in the long-running case surrounding one of the most consequential unsolved killings in hip-hop history. Davis, a former leader of the South…
Tyler, The Creator Brings His World to London for All Points East
Tyler, The Creator is preparing to take over London’s Victoria Park with a major two-day headline run at All Points East, bringing one of hip-hop’s most distinctive creative forces to the UK capital on August 28 and 29. The American rapper, producer and creative director will headline the festival on both nights, turning his All…
