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Wretch 32 – ‘Upon Reflection’ review: one of the best UK rap records of the year

The UK giant that is Wretch 32 puts everyone to shame with his fifth studio album, 'Upon Reflection'. This album, filled with poetic observations,...

Avelino tells us what makes the perfect mixtape and how ‘greatness’ awaits in 2018

Seeing as he picked up the prize for Best Mixtape at the VO5 NME Awards 2018, we thought it only right to ask Avelino...

Watch: Avelino wins Best Mixtape supported by Bulldog Gin at the VO5 NME Awards 2018

Watch: Avelino joins us in the winners room fresh winning Best Mixtape at the VO5 NME Awards 2018

Avelino wins Best Mixtape supported by Bulldog Gin at the VO5 NME Awards 2018

Avelino has won the award for Best Mixtape supported by Bulldog Gin at the VO5 NME Awards 2018. The Tottenham rapper released his triumphant mixtape...

Song Stories: Avelino on the Skepta and Stormzy featuring ‘Energy’

In early 2017 Avelino released an epic, brilliant track. 'Energy' featured Skepta and Stormzy and was an invigorating, essential addition to the British rap...

Avelino on grime’s big year at Glastonbury

Grime’s taken over Glastonbury in 2017. Stormzy played one of the weekend’s biggest sets, Wiley upped his godfather status, and Boy Better Know close...

New Gen: meet the rising stars behind the electrifying new XL compilation

Kojey Radical Track: ‘F*** Your Feelings’ What he’s about: A poet and visual artist, this east Londoner trades in spoken word, addressing racial inequality and class...

Wretch 32 & Avelino On How To Nail A Live Rap Show

From Thursday March 17 to Tuesday March 22, adidas Originals is taking over the BL-NK venue on Curtain road in east London and creating...