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SamRecks: “I’ve got something to prove”

As recently as last year, the Nigerian-born, London-raised rapper was pushing pallets for Amazon – now, he’s gearing up to release his ambitious new project ‘Balance’

Pa Salieu drops first new music since prison release with hopeful single ‘Belly’

The rapper was released from prison earlier this week (September 3)

Rizzle Kicks tell us about returning after eight years with ‘Javelin’: “We’re rekindling our joy of creating music”

The returning rap duo talk to NME about mental health, the new UK rap scene and what to make of their legacy

Aitch announced for Paralympics GB homecoming gig – and tickets are free

10,000 free tickets are currently up for grabs

ArrDee talks new single ‘Different’ and a new “big project”: “There are all kinds of flavours”

The rapper also spoke about 'If The Shoe Fits' – his controversial diss track to the UK rap scene

Listen to Little Simz join forces with Sampha on soulful ‘Satellite Business 2.0’

“Simz’s music has been close to my heart and ears for sometime now”

Bashy on first album in 15 years: “I didn’t know whether I was gonna make music again”

The grime legend spoke to NME about his "very honest" second record 'Being Poor Is Expensive', the legacy of 'Black Boys', and why he took a long hiatus from rap

Love supreme: Berwyn speaks his truth

The Trinidad-born, Romford-raised artist’s debut album documents the complicated process of rising above trauma and darkness with unapologetic love

Little Simz at Glastonbury 2024: an all-time great UK rapper ascends to headliner status

Saturday June 29, Pyramid Stage: Exuding warmth and taking obvious delight in the feat she's achieved, the 30-year-old proves she's more than ready for the top spot

Headie One calls new album “a masterpiece” during Glastonbury 2024 set

The North London rapper also was looking for his "energy crew" during his Worthy Farm gig