#MERKY

Stormzy has ignited a new generation of UK rap with his neo-grime flow and his progressive attitude towards music. The 22-year-old South London native has garnered an unprecedented amount of support from his contemporaries and forefathers like Wiley, Skepta, Krept & Konan, Lethal Bizzle, and Wretch 32. He first showcased his ability with a barrage of charismatic freestyles via his infamous #WickedSkengManFreestyle series, which, combined, have clocked seven-figure views online. After generating a huge web presence, he’s proved his versatility as a recording artist when he released his debut EP, The Dreamers Disease, which reached the No. 1 spot on the iTunes hip-hop chart prior to its release. Stormzy has won multiple MOBO awards, a BET Award for International Newcomer Act, and, in 2015, he become the first artist to ever chart in the UK top 40 with a freestyle.