Lee Scott and Black Josh Keep UK Underground Rap Moving With New Album
Lee Scott and Black Josh have reunited as B-Movie Millionaires for It Made Sense At The Time, a new 13-track album that brings two respected figures from the UK’s underground rap scene back together.
Released on August 14, the project marks another chapter in the partnership between the Runcorn-based Lee Scott and Manchester’s Black Josh. The two artists are also members of the Cult of the Damned collective and previously released music together as B-Movie Millionaires, making the new album a return to a name with a history in Britain’s alternative hip-hop scene.
It Made Sense At The Time features 13 tracks, including “ICL,” “LAA,” “SOZ,” “HEX,” “MED,” “316,” “REX,” “KEV,” “BAR,” “SMH” and “HIM.” The album includes guest appearances from artists including Quelle Chris, Nickelus F, Sly Moon, Granuja, Mir Nicolás, BeTheGun and Rob Spragg of Alabama 3.
Production comes from Spectacular Diagnostics, King Kashmere and Lee Scott, with additional production from Sniff and Hush One. The result is a project rooted in gritty, unconventional underground rap rather than the more commercial sound dominating parts of the UK scene.
The album has already received strong attention from underground hip-hop listeners. A review published shortly after its release described the project as one of the year’s more distinctive rap albums, highlighting the chemistry between Scott and Black Josh and their ability to mix dark humour, everyday experiences and sharp writing across the record.
The collaboration also shows the continued strength of Britain’s independent rap infrastructure. While UK drill, grime and melodic rap often dominate mainstream conversations, artists operating through independent labels and collectives continue to build dedicated audiences around lyricism, experimentation and alternative hip-hop.
Lee Scott’s Blah Records has been an important part of that ecosystem, with the label becoming closely associated with a particular strain of British underground rap. It Made Sense At The Time continues that tradition while bringing together artists and producers from the UK and international underground.
The album is not the only notable underground release from August 14. Sonnyjim and Sebb Bash also released “Isle Of Dogs,” a short collaboration that adds another entry to an active month for British independent rap. The single runs for just over a minute and was released through WeBuyGold.
With both releases arriving on the same day, August 14 became a notable date for listeners following the UK’s less commercial hip-hop scene.
For Lee Scott and Black Josh, however, It Made Sense At The Time is the bigger statement. The reunion of B-Movie Millionaires demonstrates that there is still room for uncompromising, character-driven rap in the UK — and that established underground artists can continue developing their sound without abandoning the culture that built their careers.
The duo’s return also extends beyond the album. B-Movie Millionaires have live dates scheduled in the UK and Ireland later in the year, including Brighton, Dublin and Cardiff.
As UK rap continues expanding in multiple directions, It Made Sense At The Time provides a reminder that the underground remains one of the country’s most creative spaces — and Lee Scott and Black Josh are still very much part of it.