Ethan Herlock

Rapper Tkandz is making the most of his moment
After an initial breakthrough in 2022, the 19-year-old’s latest single ‘Now Or Never’ has catapulted him onto global charts. The ambitious young artist is taking it all in his stride

Headie One readies an album of “home truths”: “To rap is to tell your story”
Ahead of his second studio album ‘The Last One’, the North London legend talks to NME about maintaining authenticity, his new album and lessons for younger artists

Pozer: meet the dexterous drill star making UK chart history
Last month, the Croydon-raised artist became the first British rapper to have their first two singles in the UK chart at the same time

Nemzzz, UK rap’s hardest-working new star: “Manchester builds you differently”
The 19-year-old has worked with Lil Yachty and Headie One, but remains staunchly independent. Here, he talks moving beyond the buzz and staying true to himself