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How Rapman made Netflix’s best new show (with help from UK rap don Ghetts)

'Supacell', out today, blends Black British culture with superhero thrills

How Skepta’s ‘That’s Not Me’ marked the start of a new era for grime

10 years on from Skepta's landmark single release, NME unpack the legacy of a track that defined grime's mid-2010s mainstream explosion

An afternoon in the passenger seat with suburban storyteller KiLLOWEN

The west London rapper and producer is pushing an articulate, narrative-driven strain of UK garage

J Noa: “Rap is history, and history needs to be told”

The Dominican’s white-hot flows and incisive storytelling has led to her being dubbed ‘the daughter of rap’

MRCY are making flamboyant soulful bangers to help us fathom life’s confusion

The hotly-tipped duo are cultivating a big, vibrant sound – but they won't let it drown out their equally powerful lyrics

Nemzzz – ‘Do Not Disturb’ review: soulful UK drill for the masses

This self-assured mixtape makes clear that Nemzzz is a refreshing voice in UK rap, steering the genre towards an even brighter future

JayO’s sultry, multi-genre sound will transport you somewhere sweeter

Playing on the parallels between smooth R&B and balmy Afrobeats, the breakout artist's songs provide the perfect backdrop to summer nights

Ghetts on winning MOBOs Pioneer Award, new album and navigating fatherhood

Ghetts talks his determination to go beyond the norm in UK rap with his innovative new record

The steady rise of Manga Saint Hilare, grime’s most loyal servant

20 years in, the former Roll Deep member Manga Saint Hilare continues to push his beloved scene forward

Ekkstacy survived dark times to become an indie star

The Canadian songwriter’s turbulent teenage years led him to finding solace in lo-fi music – and on his new self-titled LP, he sounds freer than ever
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