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Roots Manuva became one of the defining voices in UK hip hop by making music that sounded unmistakably connected to South London. Born Rodney Hylton Smith, Roots Manuva was raised in Stockwell by Jamaican parents. His musical world was shaped by sound-system culture, reggae, church and hip hop, while the everyday realities of life around Brixton and Stockwell also became part of that influence. Rather than simply following the sounds […]
Lisa der Weduwe on youth culture, Camden and preserving the stories of young people Episode 3 of Voices of Camden features Lisa der Weduwe from the Museum of Youth Culture. In conversation with Lick Shot, Lisa talks about her teenage years, grassroots culture and why the everyday experiences of young people deserve to be remembered. The Museum of Youth Culture opened its permanent home in Camden in May 2026. The […]
Cristale takes a quieter turn with Never Leave Me ahead of Clear Intentions Cristale returns with Never Leave Me, a stripped-back new single that offers another side of the South London rapper ahead of her debut mixtape Clear Intentions. The piano-led track offers a quieter contrast to some of Cristale's earlier work. Clear Intentions is due on 6 November via Believe Records. Cristale's Never Leave Me Never Leave Me strips […]
From Lambeth to BLOCCSTAR, Ceebo explores ambition and artistic control Ceebo returns with BLOCCSTAR, his new mixtape built around storytelling, observation and a strong connection to his Lambeth roots. Released on 2 October 2026, the project is the second part of a planned triptych that began with 2025's blair babies. Ceebo's Story Starts in Lambeth Ceebo started rapping at 16 after getting involved in a cypher at his school in […]
Birmingham beginnings to The Last Flower To Bloom, Kofi Stone reflects on his journey Kofi Stone's fourth album, The Last Flower To Bloom, is out today, continuing a story that started long before the Birmingham rapper was playing festivals and travelling internationally with his music. His latest project has grown from the ideas introduced on 2025's All The Flowers Have Bloomed, but it is also an opportunity to look back […]
West London rapper Bawo expands his sound with live instrumentation, rock influences and UK rap collaborations on Surf's Up Bawo returns with Surf's Up, a seven-track EP that pushes his mix of UK rap, grime, garage and soul into new territory while keeping his roots firmly in place. Released on 25 September 2026, the new EP follows several months of new music from the West London rapper, with "And Still", […]
