Across The Pond

As the U.K. lockdown eases, music lovers across the nation are eagerly needing some new doses of sonic enjoyment. The country needs a happy chappy to bring some smiles to people’s faces in the current climate; cue Arrdee. The seaside town of Brighton is known for its fish & chips, party lovers, quirky lifestyle, and beaches… but not for its…

As far as U.K. rap groups go, there have been some iconic names to mention over the years. Roll Deep with the OG Wiley, Boy Better Know with Skepta & JME, to name just a couple of the older generation of groups. However, with the new era of drill music, we’ve seen the rise of Homerton’s 9ers featuring Unknown T…

With 2021 starting off in Lockdown for the U.K., new music is on everyone’s minds but is still in short supply. However, one new breakthrough act has emerged in the tough times we’re facing and he has a lot to say. Central Cee, the 22 year old West Londoner, isn’t new to spitting real life bars – having been uploading…

It’s fair to say that some of the best hooks and features in U.K. rap of the past couple of years are down to one man: Tion Wayne. From the 9 – Edmonton, London, he is going to be this era’s Tinie Tempah. Hit after hit. If his name is on the title, it’s going to bang hard. As one…

If you’re not a member of the Dollhouse already, then prepare yourself, as you might just end up one after reading this. Born in Germany, raised in London, with Ivory Coast heritage – Ivorian Doll (IVD) has made a name for herself as the Empress of Drill in less than a couple of years. Originally starting out as an Influencer…

MIST, the Brum hitmaker that doesn’t seem to be stopping at anything. Born and raised in Birmingham, MIST comes with a different accent to many of the other artists featured on our Across The Pond segment so far. Just North of London, the area is no stranger to having rap stars, but MIST’s voice in particular seems like he was…

Yungen, CJ Brooks, grew up in Herne Hill Estate, South London with the dream of being an MC after his older cousin inspired him to do so. Despite showing his gratitude for his upbringing stating, “Growing up on an estate was everything to me” to the Evening Standard, the trauma that some youngsters go through in such areas as this…

King P-Money. One of the true OG’s in Grime. Originally a member of the Fatal Assassins crew and later becoming a founding member of the Lewisham based Grime crew OGz, P is without a doubt one of the hardest and most solid barrers the U.K. has ever had. From Grime clashes with Big H which left his opponent walking off…

Ms Banks. Get to know the name before 2020 because South London’s Bad B is destined to have a huge year. After writing her first bars at the age of 11 and truly focusing on music since 15, Ms Banks (real name Thyra) has gone on to share the stage with some of the biggest acts in the world since…

Tottenham bread Avelino is a name you need to get to know. The Congolese London rapper can sing, spit and rhyme better than most could ever dream to. Known for his deep lyrical content, Avelino first came onto the scene with his mixtape Underdog Music in 2013 after previously being known as AA and Bobby Brown, but it wasn’t until…