Fred Garratt-Stanley, Author at NME

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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