J. Cole brought The Fall-Off Tour to London’s O2 Arena for a night of rap excellence celebrating his lyricism, catalogue and connection with his fans.
From an unforgettable entrance in the crowd to a live band elevating his tracks, find out why we think J.Cole's final chapter has a few pages left....
South London rapper N4T makes big ideas sound effortless. Raised on a Jamaican household's soundtrack of Celine Dion, reggae, and his dad’s R&B, he brings melody to everything he touches, in a sound that sits between afro trap and pop rap.
Now he’s preparing “A Good Time And Long Time”, a maximalist, story-led album about longevity, with kings, dragons and 2092 in mind. We caught up with him about London, intention, and why he’s coming for the crown of UK rap.
Read the N4T interview here.
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We asked 12 of our favourite artists: What advice would you give to a new rap artist coming up?
Read here what Cap1talA, Jayahadream, Namesbliss, Saiming, Zino Vinci and more felt was the most important aspect of artist development....
We interviewed the Unlimited Dream Company, the design studio that builds the stages you see at some of the biggest festivals in the world.
They do the work that makes you shout into your mate's ear, “No way they put a lime bike on Jim Legxacy’s stage.” As you watch Glastonbury at home, jealous you are missing it, they are the people who wired the camera that gives you a 4K view of Loyle Carner rapping Loose Ends. Somehow, they made his headline on the UK’s biggest stage feel like an intimate performance in your living room.
In our conversation, we focused on their work with Skepta at Coachella, Loyle Carner at Glastonbury and Jim Legxacy at All Points East....
All Points East 2026 closed out the summer with two nights that London won't forget in a hurry. Tyler, The Creator became the first artist to headline the festival twice in the same year with two absolutely incredible sets, but the two days at Victoria Park were never just about one name as some of London's best rap talent somewhat stole the show.
We caught some of the best new rap talent performing across the site, including Ledbyher, Jim Legxacy and Jay Malakhi. Catch up on the sets you missed....
Boomtown 2026 arrived with new stages, new faces and a reshaped map across the Matterley Estate. But for all the reinvention, one thing held steady: this remains a festival where UK rap has a real home....
For the third year running, Jazz Cafe Festival rolled into Burgess Park with a line-up that was filled with some of rap's brightest talent. Under the August sunshine, the 15,000-strong crowd experienced exceptional sets from Smino, Namesbliss, Kofi Stone and many more. The festival had an easygoing energy: packed, intimate, and full of people who had clearly come to bring energy.
Yet the real story wasn’t just the good vibes and great music, but the sense that Jazz Cafe Festival is becoming an essential date in the UK rap calendar. Catch up here on the sets you missed....
Hailing from Kilburn, North West London, Namesbliss has become one of the most respected voices to emerge from the UK's underground rap scene. His influence extends beyond the music itself. It’s built on sharp storytelling, genuine collaboration, and a community-first approach.
Read the Namesbliss interview here
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Whether you're chasing a big-stage moment or want to be in the room before an artist blows up, here's where to be this summer....
Rap Council is known for finding the best underground rappers in London before anyone else. It is one of our central missions.
Most of these artists are below 22 years old and have less than 22K monthly listeners. We have chosen 22 artists we think will become our generation's leaders of the genre.
Here are some of these upcoming talents you HAVE to look out for in 2026 ...