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Creative Gen UK Taps Birmingham Native Thulani For New ‘CGPresents’ Episode With Ebz
On episode 8 of Creative Gen UK’s interview series ‘CGPresents’, thriving music and entertainment host Ebz sits down with Birmingham talent Thulani for a in-depth conversation. Talking on all things life and music, Ebz initiates a comforting laid-back conversation with Thulani providing watchers an informative round up of the journey to where she is now.
Private Zero Unveils New Visuals To “More”
Following breakthrough track “Someone Else” achieving over 8 million streams on Spotify, rising TikTok sensation Private Zero returns with new drop “More”. Hailing from Tottenham, North London – Private Zero enters the scene at a high with his hard-hitting rap ability. 2022 will be a year to watch Private Zero to thrive without a doubt. Tap in to Private Zero “More” above!
Knucks And SL Link Up For “Nice & Good” - An Unexpected Collab That Makes So Much Sense
On an incredible streak, thriving rap artist Knucks unveils new single with the popular talent SL titled “Nice And Good”. As mentioned in the title, ‘an unexpected collab that makes so much sense’; let’s take a deeper dive in to this. This collaboration is not strange at all, or even far fetched and by coming together, the greatness is presented right in front of our eyes – it is instantly identifiable that it will work with ease.
Birmingham’s Rap Icon Mowgs Releases “A Girl From Erdz”
Birmingham rap sensation Mowgs pays homage to his hometown Erdington in new drop “Girl From Erdz”. Featuring on his highly anticipated project ‘The Bare Necessities’, Mowgs gives audiences a taste of what the project may entail with “Girl From Erdz”, following recent drop “Swerve Off” featuring MIST. With a gripping cadence so engaging, Mowgs has effortless tendencies to capture listener’s ears with his slick wordplay.
The Chart Update: K Trap and Blade Brown Secure A Top 20 With Collab Mixtape ‘Joints’
Welcome back to ‘The Chart Update’ where we take a dive into the current week’s releases and the positions our artists have grabbed in the UK charts! Lets kick off with the most exciting entry this week! Last Friday, prominent drill artist K Trap joined forces with rap veteran Blade Brown for highly anticipated ‘Joints’ collab mixtape.
Young Adz Unveils Solo Drop “Press Da Button”
Most popularly known from one of the UK’s strongest duo’s D Block Europe, Young Adz steps aside for a second showcasing his solo talent to audiences. Executing new delivery styles throughout the track, that people may or may not take a like to; we can’t deny that Young Adz’s musical ability is present and provides a hard-hitting drop more or less every single time.
The Chart Update: Dave And Aitch Secure Top 2 Spots For Another Week
We are back yet again for another weekly chart update! The hottest UK artists are succeeding and achieving so lets dive into the stats! This weeks single charts include: Dave “Starlight” has been in the charts for 3 weeks and remains at number 1 with this week’s sales totalling 58,642.
East London’s DA Offloads Heat With New Single “Tropics”
Hailing from Hackney, thriving drill rapper on the rise DA sets pace with engaging visuals to new song “Tropics”. Part of the drill collective ’98s’, this isn’t DA’s first time dropping a solo track with his most notable release ‘Couple Of Times’ – which was undeniably one of the best tracks of 2021! DA’s talent stands out like a sore thumb, presenting effortless flows, lyrical wordplay and an advanced level of clarity.
Nafe Smallz Unveils “Bad” Scenic Visuals
One of the most predominant contributors to UK trap/wave – Nafe Smallz has had a massively consistent run for years now. Hailing from Luton, Nafe’s impact on the music scene is one that should be highlighted as nothing less than inspirational. With a musical aura so infectious, Nafe’s style, cadence and delivery provides him that needle in a haystack status that separates him from others.
Rap Star Clavish Drops Clean-Cut “Sold Out Dates” Visuals
Taking off with his “All These Funds” freestyle back a few years, Clavish’s popularity soared when the visuals dropped. Through each release since, Clavish proves his incredible rap ability again and again lyrically engaging listeners with his clever wordplay. Delivering new single “Sold Out Dates”, Clavish continues to set the bar in UK rap as one of the best and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Tap in to Clavish “Sold Out Dates” above!
Unknown T Lets Off New Hard-Hitting Single “Often”
Does Unknown T ever miss? The answer is no. The Homerton superstar offloads new menacing drill track “Often”. Skyrocketing into success from his breakthrough single “Homerton B”, Unknown T has never taken his foot off the gas since. The East London native constantly takes the country by storm following each and every release with his ability to deliver authentic sounds of drill that cater to wider audiences.
M Huncho Puts Pain To Paper In New Deep-Felt “The Worst” Visuals
One of the few long-running artists remaining faceless, M Huncho’s execution to delivering a genuine representation of himself through music continues. The authenticity carried in M Huncho’s artistry is what we have loved since ’48 Hours’ up until ‘Huncholini The 1st’, constantly creating music with substance and meaning as opposed to a under-worked release for a quick chart number or views.
Apple Music Enlist Arrdee For ‘The Agenda Live’ With New “Late Night Driving” Visuals
Following the release of latest project ‘Pier Pressure’, Brighton star Arrdee joins Apple Music for ’The Agenda Live’. Presenting a meaningful introduction segment, Arrdee gives audiences a deeper insight into his background and how he grew up. Directed by TeeezyC, the visuals depict Arrdee’s hectic lifestyle as a thriving artist in the music scene. Setting out his Agenda, he says: “I don’t always show pain, or emotion in my songs, but where I’m from is a bit different.
Central Cee Drops Clean-Cut Visuals For “Ungrateful”
Following the release of ’23’ mixtape debuting at #1 on the UK charts, Central Cee drops visuals for highly approved track “Ungrateful”. Talking on his emotions and past experiences, this track gives listeners an insight into the mind of Central Cee. Gaining such a big traction at a young age, Central Cee lifts some weight off his shoulders, showcasing a sense of transparency as a growing name in the global music scene.
East London’s Rimzee Drops New “Unruly” Rap-Filled Track
Taking to the streets of Oxford Circus, Rimzee brings E5 to Central London shooting visuals for new rap track “Unruly”. Rapping confidently with conviction, East London icon Rimzee delivers a menacing rap-filled release. Taking the nations attention with a snippet on twitter dropped earlier in the week, Rimzee’s infectious likability attracted audiences to tap in to the new single. One of the UK’s credible names in the rap scene, Rimzee is still doing what he does best and more.
Nigeria’s Kenah And UK’s Amaria BB Join Forces For Smooth Anthem ‘Mind’
Following a string of hit singles and an EP, Kenah continues her successful run linking up with one of the UK’s current rising stars Amaria BB for new track ‘Mind’. Full with elements of R&B, Afrobeats and Dancehall – Kenah and Amaria BB go hand in hand on this effortless release. Hulla Beats makes an impressive impact implementing a soulful vibe throughout. The sweet-sounding vocals from both grip listeners lyrically extending the attention of the audience.
Liverpool Talent HAZEY Steps To The Mic For ‘Plugged In’ Debut
Gaining traction across TikTok, Hazey’s popularity spread wide with his [email protected] cypher appearance with catchy football pun filled “Packs and Potions” verse. Now having released this as a single, it currently sits at 6 millions views! It was only right that Fumez The Engineer called up Hazey to jump on a ‘Plugged In’. Flowing on the hard-hitting productions by Sphero, 5ive and Jester – Hazey’s skipping flow and clever bars engage audiences every time.
The Chart Update: Dave Debuts At #1 With New Single “Starlight”
Lets get straight into it. The number 1 single of the week is held by South London’s very own Dave with new single “Starlight”. After many weeks of tour for album ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’, Dave has had the majority of the UK by its neck, with his name spread across all social medias! This is a massive W for Dave, amassing a huge figure of 62,800 sales in first week.
The Rise Of Billy Billions: A Deeper Dive Into The Journey Towards ‘Me Vs Me’ EP
Hailing from Holly Street, Hackney – multi-faceted talent Billy Billions unveils six track EP ‘Me Vs Me’. Not new to this music game, Billy has been dropping music for many years now standing out for his renowned ability to combine melodic singing with drill infused rap. Recently being released from jail, ‘Me Vs Me’ represents Billy’s double life of having to balance facing the system with maintaining a career in music.
M1llionz Returns With First Single Of The Year “NGL”
VIDEO Birmingham talent M1llionz returns with a brand new drop “NGL”, kicking off 2022 with a hard-hitting release. Delivering impressive ‘Provisional Licence’ mixtape last year, M1llionz is back and better making a comeback with his highly appreciated sound. With a menacing production by PyrexKenny, Erkz, Ron and Yoshi – Millionz delivers his distinctive cadence rapping gripping lyrical wordplay throughout. Tap into the visuals for M1llionz new video for “NGL” above!
R&B Songstress Indigo Marshall Unveils Debut EP ‘Fall’
Hailing from Birmingham, West-Midlands artist Indigo Marshall taps into her raw R&B talent putting together her highly awaited debut EP ‘Fall’. Following an admirable string of releases dropped throughout 2021, including “That’s What Love Is”, “Questions” and “Enough” – the rising star delivers an infectious 5 track body of work to start off the new year! Delving into her sweet melodies, Indigo engages audiences instantly with her “Paris” intro.
The Chart Update: D Block Europe and AJ Tracey’s “Make You Smile” Shoots Back Up The Charts
It’s Friday! That means we are back for another weekly UK chart update. With a similar pattern of names in the chart list, not much has changed since last week besides the positions (of course!) so let’s have a look. The only new singles additions to this weeks chart update from the UK rap scene are Tion Wayne x M24’s “Knock Knock” at 21, followed by rising artist JBEE, debuting at 99 with TikTok viral track “4am”.
Producer Series ‘Behind The Hits’ Enlists Gotcha For Latest Interview With Ebz
Diving into the life of producers, Mixtape Madness return for another episode of ‘Behind The Hits’. In this weeks episode, Ebz chops it up with Thornton Heath’s Multi-Platinum producer Gotcha. Talking on growing up around music, his first ever placements all the way to hit achievements such as producing the first drill single to chart #1 in the UK – Gotcha unveils some of his thoughts and opinions on his journey so far.
Artist-Producer Infamous Dimez Talks On His Journey With Ebz On Creative Gen UK Interview Series ‘CGPresents’
Creative Gen UK return for a refreshing episode of ‘CGPresents’ enlisting Birmingham native Infamous Dimez. Talking with music and entertainment host Ebz, the conversation covers insightful topics such as Infamous Dimez’s background growing up, his introduction into production and overall journey in music so far.
The Chart Update: Digga D And StillBrickin’s “Pump 101” Rises
With a mixture of brand new exciting drops and some of our most liked recent tracks and projects, we are back again for another chart update! Lets kick off by looking in to the singles charts! Thriving UK rapper Digga D climbs up 2 spots from last week holding a new position of #11 with StillBrickin collab track “Pump 101”. Following this, the Brighton x Manchester Ardee and Aitch link up continues to engage the UK drops down a few spots of position 12 with “WAR”.
Rising Nottingham Artist Bourne Unleashes Infectious Debut Single “Greezestyle”
Hailing from the Midlands, increasingly popular artist Bourne drops the highly awaited debut single “Greezestyle”. Growing up in the inner-city community of Nottingham, Bourne’s lyricism and execution of wordplay largely derives from his experiences as a youth. With a captivating storytelling ability, Bourne engages listeners through gripping flows and styles of rap.
East London Producer Mazza Joins Ebz On New Episode Of “Behind The Hits”
Following last weeks episode with the founding father of drill music, Ebz and Carns Hill chopped it up talking on growing up around music, production and more! This week Ebz enlists prominent East London born producer Mazza, known to work with some of the UK’s most respected artists such as #67, Reeko Squeeze, #150 and AJ Tracey.
The Chart Update: Ardee And Aitch Secure A Top 10 With New Single “WAR”
Another week filled with exhilarating music drops, we’re back again with another official UK chart update! Less of the talking more indulging into the stats, so let’s take a look into the single charts. This week we saw the long awaited Manchester x Brighton link up with Aitch and Ardee achieve a top 10 debuting at number 6 with “WAR”.
Drill Pioneer Carns Hill Joins Ebz In New Producer Series ‘Behind The Hits’
Contributing to the foundation of UK drill music, pioneer Carns Hill chops it up with Ebz talking on Carns Hill’s journey through music, releases, opinions and more. Known to work with some of the biggest names in the rap scene, Carns Hill has produced for artists such as 67, Youngs Teflon, Blade Brown, K Trap, Reeko Squeeze and more. Carns Hill’s longevity in the scene is a reflection of his raw, unique talents and it is only right we talk to him on the art of production.
Crystal Millz And Kairo Keyz Unleash Highly-Anticipated Single “Get You Off My Mind”
Following a snippet of the track dropped on TikTok, “Get You Off My Mind” blew up pre-release amassing tens of thousands of views in a matter of days. Recognised by some of the scene’s favourites for her unique cadence, names such as BBCXtra, Capital Xtra, DJ Target and Charlie Sloth have acclaimed Crystal Millz to be an impressive talent.
One To Watch: Ty Leone Unveils Hard-Hitting New Drop “Blackberry”
Standing as a Mixtape Madness ‘One To Watch’, Rising rapper Ty Leone comes through with a brand new drop titled “Blackberry”. Gliding on the hard-hitting X10 production, Ty Leone implements slick bars and fiery punchlines throughout the track. Incorporating a catchy “Blackberry” hook, Ty Leone’s infectious drill flow easily hits the ears of listeners. Ty Leone’s first impressions have set a standard for his artistry and we are due to see more of his potential without a doubt.
South Acton’s Born Trappy Drops Visuals To Melodic Joint “All Hours”
A star is the most fitting name for Born Trappy – the future success is inevitable for the trap wave rapper. Coming up from hit singles “No Heart” and “7 Days”, up to recent banger with Rimzee “Expensive Pain” – Born Trappy has been providing non-stop hard-hitting releases. Executing a melodic rap delivery, Born Trappy engages listeners every single time on head-bopping productions.
The Hennys Still Pouring In Little Torment’s Rap Filled “Damage” Visuals
Back in November, renowned rap icon Little Torment dropped his hard-hitting “Henny Music (Deluxe)”, near to perfect rap project – a phrase not to be used lightly! The South London native has carried the drop into the new year unleashing a set of visuals for track six “Damage”. Linking up with producer DJTR Beats for the entirety of the tape, the slick production elevates Little Torments cadence even more – fulfilling the full potential of the tape.
Two Face Offloads His Explosive Drill-Infused ‘Mad About Bars’ Debut
Breaking through with hard-hitting singles “Teachers Pet” and most popular drop “Again”, drill rapper Two Face steps up to Kenny Allstar’s mic for a brand new ‘Mad About Bars’ debut appearance. Effortlessly gliding on the slick production, Two Face lays down hard-hitting lyrical wordplay throughout the freestyle.
Kilo Jugg Drops Cinematic Visuals To New Single “Drink”
One of the unique rappers in the scene, Kilo Jugg walks to the front row of UK rap. Kilo Jugg is not new to this with hit tracks “Bye!” “Mota” and “2pack” plus hard-hitting freestyles such as his ‘Next Up’ and ‘Mad About Bars’ – having built up a strong catalogue so far. Known for his distinctive flow on mainly drill beats, Chris Rich taps in to Kilo’s sound putting down a cutting-edge production on new drop “Drink”.
2021 Groundworks Cypher Breakdown: Showcasing The New Era Of UK Rap
British music consultancy Groundworks return to make history once again with their highly noteworthy Cypher. Making their debut this time last year, Groundworks #GW20 cypher accumulated an immense 3.7 million views reaching audiences across the UK and further. Providing a brand-new execution to the drop, the enlisted rappers partaking in this year’s cypher undeniably made a statement.
West Midlands Newcomer Jaik Offloads Infectious New Single “Shine”
Taking off with 2021 debut single “Shine”, West Midlands artist Jaik delivers brand new single “Shine”. Implementing a smooth melodic rap flow on a soothing production by Jammy Beatz, Jaik provides a unique execution through his distinctive sound. Jaik incorporates a story-telling feel to listeners as he layers the track with emotive lyricism. Continuing to showcase his potential to wider audiences, Jaik presents his desire to cement himself as a growing artist in the UK music scene.
South London’s Scuti Unveils Visuals To Infectious New Single “KitKat”
In anticipation of upcoming mixtape ‘Intoxication’ coming early next year, rising artist Scuti drops visuals to latest track “Kit Kat”. Bursting with lyrical ability on an edgy, sample-filled production by producer Finn Wigan, Scuti’s impressively hard-hitting bars flow effortlessly across the track. Implementing an encapsulating delivery, the aura of Scuti’s youthful unnerving ease travels through her captivating sounds of rap.
Review: A Fusion of Rockstar Energy And Heart Felt Intimacy At Berwyns London Show
Following a ground-breaking 2021, having debut mixtape ‘DEMOTAPE/VEGA’ shortlisted for the Mercury Prize – Newcomer Berwyn ends the year with a bang accompanied by a thread of single drops and a near to sold out UK tour! Taking his incredible artistry from the studio to Islington Assembly Hall – Berwyn’s sold out show was a date many fans were looking forward to.
DA and Hitman Join Forces For “Fire’s Burning” Visuals
98s rappers DA and Hitman join forces for hard-hitting drop “Fire’s Burning”. Following recent drop ‘Back2Back‘, DA and Hitman return for another collab track demonstrating their effortless chemistry. Bouncing off each other throughout, the talented pair deliver fiery bars laced with clever wordplay. Tap in to Hitman x DA – “Fire’s Burning” above!
Idi Aks and Sal Step Forward For New ‘Next Up?’ Freestyle
New to the scene, rising duo Idi Aks and Sal step up to the mic for a hard-hitting ‘Next Up?’ freestyle. Providing clever wordplay throughout their gritty bars, Idi Aks and Sal construct a levelled delivery showcasing their talents as upcoming rappers. Driving an energetic feel throughout their anticipated ‘Next Up?’, the thriving pair demonstrate their ability and overall artistry implementing clarity and evident efforts in to their sounds.
Rap Icons Skeamer And Ard Adz Join Forces For Hard-Hitting “Pride” Visuals
Hailing from South London, respected rapper Skeamer taps fellow rap veteran Ard Adz for new “Pride” visuals. Delivering a hard-hitting, street-heat anthem – Skeamer glides on the menacing rap production by Maniac, accompanied by a powering London vernacular. Layering the track with seamless lyrical wordplay, gritty bars and a confident aura – the pair go hand in hand on this new release embedding an engaging conversational hook throughout gritty the single.
Ramboistalking Sits Down With Ramz Talking On New Project ‘Retro Boy’, “Barking” Success, Fatherhood And More
Rising interview host Ramboistalking continues his streak of sit downs with familiar faces such as Mnelia, ‘House Of Pharoah’s member Bandanna and R&B songstress Yas VW. Enlisting Ramz for a brand new episode, Ramboistalking discusses new project ‘Retro Boy’, “Barking” success, fatherhood and more with the South London rapper. Delving in to Ramz’s authentic self, the laid-back conversation gives audiences an alternative insight into Ramz as a person outside of just the music.
Creative Gen UK Enlist R&B Songstress Indigo Marshall For A Sit Down With Ebz and Live Performances
Back for another episode of ‘CGPresents’, rising music association Creative Gen UK enlists one of the hottest R&B talents right now. Hailing from Birmingham, impressive vocalist Indigo Marshall joins music and entertainment host Ebz for an in-depth conversation discussing music, life and more. Having previously featured on major platforms such as BBC, Wordplay Mag and Mixtape Madness – Indigo Marshall has already demonstrated her ability to reach wider audiences whilst still being on the rise.
Thriving talent Grim Sickers Drops Hard-Hitting ‘Sickers The Great’ Project
Following latest singles “True To You” and “Used To”, UK talent Grim Sickers continues to make a noticeable impact in the scene. The well-respected rapper emerges with new 16-track body of work ‘Sickers The Great’, implementing various versatile sounds throughout. Fusing his grime roots with his love for emo rap, the multi-faceted artist rounds up his capabilities as an artist, showcasing his talents to audiences.
“Wordplay For Me Is A Big Thing, That’s Definitely What A Lot Of People Know Me For”: In Talks With KO
Hailing from Hackney, East London rap icon KO elevates with new mixtape drop ‘Fine Line’. Since taking off with a hard-hitting string of singles, KO’s memorable ‘Mad About Bars‘ appearance in 2017 instantly crowned him as one to watch followed by two highly approved mixtapes ‘This Sh#ts Ments’ and ‘Drilliam Shakespeare”. Known for his lyricism and infectious wordplay, KO stands as one of the best rappers on the rise right now.
French The Kid Unveils New Hard-Hitting Single ‘Uptown’
Hailing from Romford, thriving artist French The Kid sets pace with new single “Uptown”. Lyrically attacking the eerie production, French The Kid lays down an emotive, rap-filled delivery across the track. Announced as An Amazon Music ‘One To Watch’ for 2022, alongside success stars Tems and Pinkpantheress – French The Kid showcases his continuous ability to break barriers within the music scene.
East London’s KO Drops ‘Fine Line’ Mixtape Alongside “Money On My Head” Visuals
UK Drill’s favourite wordsmith, East London native KO drops third mixtape titled ‘Fine Line’ alongside new visuals to “Money On My Head“. Hailing from Homerton, KO steps it up a level with new project featuring Unknown T, Billy Billions, DA, and R&B Songstress Morgan, showcasing an elevated sense of artistry. Known for his lyrical wizardry delivered through an engagingly nonchalant flow – KO’s style of rap is undeniably one of the most admired in the country.
Birmingham Hailing M1llionz Sets Pace With Hard-Hitting “Mobbin” Visuals
Following ‘Provisional Licence’ mixtape released in September, M1llionz refuses to take any breaks. The Birmingham-Hailing rapper sets pace with new visuals for highly approved track six “Mobbin”. Nodding the Legend Michael Jacksons “Smooth Criminal”, M1llionz shows that there are no boundaries to his ability. Gliding across the menacing production, M1llionz implements hard-hitting lyricism displayed through a unique cadence and distinctive Birmingham vernacular.
Rap Duo Young T & Bugsey Join Forces With East London’s Unknown T For Infectious Drop “Roberto C”
Following an incredible run so far, Brit-Nominated rap duo Young T & Bugsey tap Unknown T, dropping a massive vibe alongside playful visuals to new single “Roberto C”. Unknown T’s significance in this drop stands out immediately, attacking the head-bopping production by P2J with a lyrically greazy, hard-hitting feature.
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