Skrapz

North-West London rapper Skrapz has 2 distinct sides to his music: one that focuses on harder, road rap & the other is melodic & calm. Skrapz has become known for music which reflects his life & the patchwork of his experiences. Early in his career, Skrapz was a part of garage & grime rap group SLK. Now, he is most known for his close association with long term friend & rapper Nines the two are part of the same collective entitled Ice City Boyz. 2010 saw the release of Skrapz's debut album, Skrapz Is Back, followed by 2013’s Shutdown Season. Toward the end of a short sentence, Skrapz was granted day releases, which he used to record his sophomore album, 2014's Skrapz Is Back 2. Later the same year, he released the 80's Baby mixtape, showcasing his calmer, melodic side for the first time. The following year he released his first album, 2015's The End of the Beginning, which combined both his darker & lighter styles. Most notably, this project included track ‘They Ain’t Ready’ which was later used by six time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua for his ring walk against Wladimir Klitschko. The year 2017 saw the release of his second full-length album, 2017's Different Cloth, which featured guest appearances from the hottest in the UK. After a 4 year break, Skrapz returned to gift his fans with 2021 project ‘Be Right Back’. 2023 is set to be an pivotal year for the rapper, with a new project on the horizon & lots more to come - Skrapz is back & he’s better than ever.