All too often, the women in British rap get overshadowed by the men in their international reach, but their breadth of talent in delivery, lyricism, style and swagger is bountiful. There’s a clear ...

Artists like Little Simz, Dave, and Knucks pushed creative boundaries with bold production and personal storytelling. The 2025 U.K. rap scene featured a mix of underground voices and mainstream ...

In a very short time, Jim Legxacy has risen "from poverty to pop star". That's his own description, delivered on last year's shapeshifting, monumentally ambitious mixtape Black British Music (2025).

After years of anticipation, Central Cee’s major label debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness, is finally here. From its title to its lyrics, the album feels like the British rapper’s “Mama, I made it’ ...

British-Nigerian rapper Dave and Nigerian singer Tems secure the UK Number One spot for Raindance, a rare chart-topping ...

When it comes to the Black British music scene, there is so much talent to be discovered. From R&B to House to Garage to Rap, Black British artists have found many ways to express themselves and ...

Despite all the chatter and fear-mongering about the state of rap music, one thing is undeniable: the genre has never been this varied, with almost every subgenre enjoying momentum. So if you’re a fan ...

And for himself? Skepta suggested a lyrical face-off with his “Praise The Lord (Da Shine)” collaborator A$AP Rocky, calling it a “fire” battle. However, he ...