BXKS is back with a new mixtape, titled 'One Time'. Listen to it below. The Luton MC's eight-track release, out now via Play Piem, includes...
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The Luton MC is back with eight new tracks: "I'll be honest, making this tape almost killed me"
‘Thanks For Hating’ serves as the follow-up from the UK rapper's previous mixtape, ‘Thanks For Waiting’
Aniefiok Ekpoudom's 'Where We Come From' is set to be published in January
The new release marks the London rapper's second LP in six months
Introducing the MCs, DJs and producers set to make an impact on the global rap scene in 2023. From voices that can move between dancehall and drill, and those challenging industry shortcomings, to a DJ mixing hip-hop and R&B with amapiano, and producers pushing localised hip-hop sounds into the future, these are the artists daring to be different and set to make the global rap scene theirs this year
The Mancunian rapper's debut LP is set to be released next month
The weekly residency will host some of the biggest names in UK rap
A lean, muscular debut mixtape from an Olympic-level lyricist
The latest triumph in a monumental year for the artist
A rapper, producer and head of the No Days Off brand, Knucks smashed into the UK album charts this year with his ‘Alpha Place’ project, presenting his ‘chill drill’ sound in all its evolved glory. His triumphant homecoming show at KOKO in Camden saw collaborators like Stormzy, SL, Youngs Teflon and Ragz Originale join him on stage. Here, Yemi Abiade meets the Londoner to learn how there are now no limitations on his future
Get acquainted with Namesbliss, the Kliburn, London MC whose skill, authenticity and storytelling shines in his grime, drill and garage-inspired tracks
A key artist in UK rap’s second generation, Potter Payper emerged from his most recent stint in prison on a tidal wave of creative energy that...
DJ Mag catches up with three of UK rap and drill’s most active and influential engineers — Manon Grandjean, Dukus and Sean D — to...
Tattooist-turned-rapper TRAPY speaks to Amy Fielding about his favourite Marvel characters, obscure samples, and his reason for anonymity
Our new DJ Mag Originals video series, Meet the MC, launches today (4th March). As well as telling the stories of this crucial new wave...
Instead of our usual end-of-year lists, we’re doing things a bit differently this time. Below, DJ Mag's editorial staff and contributors highlight their favourite musical...
Recent years have seen an increase in the number of UK criminal trials using rap lyrics and music videos as evidence, a trend that disproportionately...
“It is now more important than ever to be there and to continue the rich history of showcasing the very best of Black music and...
The nominees have been announced for this year's MOBO Awards.
This year’s MOBO ceremony, hosted by presenter Maya Jama and Youtube star Chunkz, is set...
Host of 1Xtra’s Rap Show and tour DJ for the likes of Drake and Beyoncé, Tiffany Calver’s meteoric rise has seen her become a household...