Our round-up of the most exciting underground UK rap and hip-hop music you can stream right now
Last updated: 10th April 2026
Featuring a wild trunk of beats and rhymes, the UK rap and Hip-hop scene continues to offer a wide range of buzzing music. We’ve rounded up the best new singles and albums coming our way, with everything you need to know to keep up to date.
Index
April
Blade Brown & Benny The Butcher – “Blue Marlin” (Single)
Another UK and US collaboration sets the stage for more tag-team link-ups. Blade Brown and Benny the Butcher partner on their new single, “Blue Marlin”, following the Griselda rapper’s visit to Brixton. Featuring their usual bravado and finesse, the duo delivers a hefty set of rhymes over a KZE beat.
Lloyd Luther – The Death Of All The Stars (Album)
Ferocious and slick and filled with spirit, Lloyd Luther is another rapper in a league of his own, relishing the opportunity to exhibit a fragrant round of bars. The rapper strikes a perfect balance of hooks, production, and a meld for different tastes on his new album, The Death Of All The Stars. It’s hard to believe we’ve not heard of such a talent before.
Chower & Razor – “How Did It Get Like This?” (Single)
Over Kaiso beat, rappers Chower and Razor aggressively tackle the question of “How Did It Get Like This?“), and chomp on the ailments of a society enduring a cost-of-living crisis. Lamenting the small things that add up, the double act unleashes a factory flurry of bars that turn verses into a variegated story.
Kareem Jamal – The Casual EP
Kareem Jamal offers listeners a truly easy-going experience with his new release, The Casual EP, with a laid-back delivery suited to varying tastes. In a statement, the rapper said: “Casual may become an ongoing series, however for now I’ll just be creating until I have the next project clear.”
Bill Sykes – “Slime” (Single)
Taken from his upcoming album, Bill Sykes drops the lead single, “Slime“. Led by a 1980s sonic motif, Sykes interjects with wordplay that assimilates with the production.
iiiBEREALZ vs DAN DANNAH – PenGame Rap Battle
Regular rhyming gunner iiiBEREALZ takes on Dan Dannah in an impressive face-off for PenGame’s rap battle. The confrontation was wild, with the decision split between a live audience and the internet, although the introduction of a timer appears to be unpopular.
Shann – “Whoopty Doo” (Single)
The clarity behind Shann‘s music is a unique and strong quality she carries. On her latest drop, “Whoopty Doo“, she carries an energy filled with an aura that boasts ‘I know what and who I am’, with a casual flow underscored by her dangerous, I couldn’t care less attitude.
March
Central Cee – ALL ROADS LEAD HOME (EP)
Released: 27 March 2026
Lead single Slaughter built momentum, but unfortunately, the entire project falls flat on its face. With a promising drive, this extended play cemented Central Cee as a one-trick pony.
February
Sonnyjim & Sumgii – Chinatown Chicken Tour (Album)
Released: 27 February 2026
Having been on a roll with a string of releases, rapper Sonnyjim drops another solid effort for fans of his controlled style, featuring a ton of wordplay over music by producer Sumgii.
January
Fakemink – The Boy Who Cried Terrified (EP)
Released: 29 January 2026
It’s well circulated, but didn’t live up to the hype. Despite that, The Boy Who Cried Terrified was quickly forgotten, and for good reason. With little to galvanise repeat listens, it remains a dry release with little to offer more than a ‘well done for trying’ outcome.
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