Dhruva Balram

ZAYN – ‘Nobody Is Listening’ review: ex-boybander crafts quietly purposeful pop

The former One Directioner's last album 'Icarus Falls', was a critical hit but commercial flop. Here he swaps maximalism for simplicity

Pa Salieu: “I’ve been cut from the system, but I will rise up like a phoenix”

The Coventry star is sitting pretty atop this year’s NME 100 list, and his journey to this point has been powered by determination and faith in his talents

AJ Tracey – ‘Secure The Bag! 2’ EP review: UK rap don goes back to his roots with surprise release

This sequel is a largely a solo affair designed to showcase the MC's unique talent

K-Trap: “People are finally starting to realise that I’m more than just drill”

By taking off his bally last year, the Londoner wanted to use his new platform to showcase an all-encompassing story of his life so far

Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Yxng Bane

The London star on his upcoming debut album, Boys II Men and going off-grid

Pa Salieu – ‘Send Them To Coventry’ review: debut mixtape confirms rapper as UK’s next star

The Coventry-based artist celebrates a breakout year with an accomplished collection of tales of life from the West Midlands

Giggs – ‘Now Or Never’ review: surprise mixtape sees UK rap star step aside for the next gen

The likes of Jorja Smith, Dave and Obongjayar shine while Giggs takes a back seat on this assured 16-track release

WizKid – ‘Made In Lagos’ review: star quality and a sense of homecoming

The genre-blending musician doesn't quite live up his undeniable potential

Smoke Boys – ‘All The Smoke’ review: UK rappers bow out with final mixtape, their legacy intact

This is the farewell that the influential south London six-piece deserve

Dizzee Rascal – ‘E3 AF’ review: a potent reminder that the rap legend still has so much to give

The east London MC assesses his enormous contribution while reminding everyone that he’s not done yet
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