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Photo of Oscar #Worldpeace wearing a white jacket and hat

Tottenham rapper Oscar #Worldpeace has always kept it real, unafraid to bare his soul, tackle communal hardships, and speak about the ups and downs of life in his lyrics. He talks to DJ Mag about spreading his music, his North London home, and the people who’ve inspired him most along the way

Oscar #Worldpeace is a long way from home; 10,493 miles to be precise. The Tottenham born-and-raised artist joins DJ Mag on Zoom from Melbourne, Australia...

Ghetto Kano Ewen Spencer 8 Bar Evolution of Grime

Skepta, Jammer, D Double E , Kano and more feature in the film by award-winning director and photographer Ewen Spencer  

A new music documentary exploring the early years and development of grime in the UK is now available to stream on iPlayer as part of...

Image of ‘Rap: 50 Years Of Hip Hop’ vinyl cover and double LP

Songs by A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, Future and M.I.A. feature on Sony's release

Sony Music has shared details of a double LP compilation that looks at the development of hip-hop over the last 50 years. ‘Rap: 50 Years...

Mirror Mirror Festival Virgil Abloh

Skepta, Yves Tumor, Bambii and many more are set to perform 

Mirror Mirror Festival, which has been established in tribute to the late-Virgil Abloh, has confirmed its line-up. The one-day event, which takes over the FPL...

Dean Blunt "leaks" London Tonight Freestyle with Skepta, Novelist and A$AP Rocky: Listen

The track was shared via Blunt's own YouTube channel

Dean Blunt has unveiled a collaboration with Skepta, Novelist and A$AP Rocky. 'London Tonight Freestyle' was shared online via Blunt's personal YouTube channel with no...

Jammer

Grime Stories: from the corner to the mainstream will feature Skepta, Jammer, and more

A new exhibition about grime is opening at the Museum of London this summer. Launching on 17th June, Grime Stories: From The Corner To The...

The release also features Nigerian Lasgidi artist, Teezee

Skepta has announced a new EP, ‘All In', featuring US rapper Kid Cudi, Nigerian Lasgidi artist Teezee, and Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin. The five-track...

Home Invasion: The Story Of Channel U is released in October

A new documentary traces the history of UK rap and grime TV station, Channel U.

Coming to online entertainment channel Link Up TV in October, Home...

The images feature the likes of Carl Cox, Keith Flint and Shy FX

A number of rare prints have been put up for sale to aid music crew impacted by the pandemic.

Prints For Music is a new...

Government forces in Nigeria shot at protestors during an anti-police brutality demonstration on Tuesday, reportedly killing 12 and injuring many more

Artists and DJs are voicing their support for #EndSARS demonstrators in Nigeria after government forces shot at crowds during an anti-police brutality protest this week...

The book will be released in October

Skepta, JME and Julie Adenuga’s mother, Ifeomagwu "Ify" Adenuga , will release a book in October. 

Co-published by Boy Better Know and Own It!, Endless Fortune will...

A fitting tribute to the late, great Afrobeat drummer who died last week

Gorillaz have shared a new track, ‘How Far?’, featuring Skepta and the late, great Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen.

The track has been shared in tribute...

It's the first taste of the joint album from the three UK rap luminaries

Skepta, Chip and D-Block Europe's Young Adz have shared slick UK rap cut 'Waze'.

It's the first single from the trio's highly-anticipated joint album, 'Insomnia'...

A$AP Ferg also makes an appearance in the video

Octavian and Skepta have shared a brand new track together called 'Papi Chulo'.

It's the pair's latest collaboration, following on from Octavian's appearance in the video for...

iFruit will feature special guests including Skepta and more

Rockstar have rolled out a new Grand Theft Auto V radio station - and it's hosted by none other than Danny Brown.

Available on...

It follows on from his 2015 album, 'Integrity'

JME is set to release a new album this Friday, November 29th, titled 'Grime MC'. 

Available via his own Boy Better Know label, the album...

He has also shared an official video for the track featuring Slowthai and Octavian

Skepta and Sophie Ellis-Bextor have performed 'Love Me Not' live together in London.

'Love Me Not', the single from Skepta's fifth studio album 'Ignorance Is...

The grime artist has been staging experimental performances

Skepta has collaborated with Manchester International Festival (MIF) to stage a series of phoneless events.

The events, entitled Dystopia987, were the creative efforts of Skepta...

The run of shows will include a stop-off in Manchester for Warehouse Project...

Skepta has confirmed a run of tour dates for across the UK and Ireland later this year, starting at the Warehouse Project's new home of...

The track features on his new album, 'Ignorance Is Bliss'...

Skepta has shared a new video for the track 'Greaze Mode' which features on his just-released album, 'Ignorance Is Bliss'.

The video is directed by...