Conscious Route

Conscious Route is a London-born, Edinburgh-based rapper, MC and poet blending sharp lyricism, introspection and social commentary with the foundations of conscious hip-hop. His sound moves through hip-hop, soul, reggae, dub, garage and drum & bass, while keeping collaboration and community at its core. Across acclaimed projects Lost Routes, Belterz and Shadows, Conscious Route has earned multiple 4★ reviews from The Scotsman and The Skinny, alongside support from BBC Introducing Scotland, Rinse FM, Itch FM and beyond. “Jazz Unsung” was selected for British Airways’ Next Big Thing, while his live journey has included performances alongside and support for Dead Prez, Akala, Onyx, Jeru The Damaja, Wiki, Dabbla, Verb T, Manga Saint Hilare and JayaHadADream, among others. That collaborative ethos has grown into Conscious Route & The Collective, an evolving live ensemble bringing together musicians, singers, MCs and DJs to push the music beyond traditional hip-hop performance. The Collective has headlined Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall, performed at Kelburn Garden Party and showcased at FOCUS Wales 2026. Named among Vic Galloway’s BBC Scotland 25 Acts to Watch for 2026, Conscious Route continues to build independently, music rooted in culture, connection, community and real life. consciousroute.com