Abubakar Finiin
Backroad Gee Is Giving People Good Vibes in Hard Times
VICE caught up with the 23-year-old for the latest instalment of Behind The Bally, to talk new music, worse trims and the meaning of Mukta.
'BLM' Is the Poignant New UK Drill Tribute to Mark Duggan and Black Lives Matter
Bandokay, Double Lz and Abra Cadabra tell us about their poignant new collab, which finds them reflecting over a Coldplay sample.
The Frustrating Reality of Getting A-Level Grades Without Doing Exams
This weekend, thousands took to the streets to voice their anger.
‘Man Has Made History’ – How Unknown T Changed the Landscape of UK Drill
One of UK drill's most poignant voices tells all, chatting over everything from childhood memories, to jail time and the 'T Bop'.
Scam Rappers G4 Boyz Are Building the Bridge Between UK and NY Drill
The Staten Island duo's scam rap screamer was a landmark moment in relations between London and New York drill scenes. This is their story.
The Third Phase of UK Drill Is Here
Moving away from its early rap sound, UK drill is experimenting in 2020 – from Headie One's club ready tape to M1llionz's melodic flow.
How Somali Rap Found Its Voice in a Crowded UK Scene
Bolstered by a trapwave sound, young British-Somalis like YNM are gaining traction in the UK rap scene. It’s been a long time coming.