New Era UK Rap by SoundCloud Stories
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One of the most fruitful rap scenes in the world can be found in the United Kingdom. Drawing from the Windrush generation’s Caribbean soundsystem culture, UK rap has evolved over the decades: from moody trip-hop and hyperactive jungle in the 1990s to battle-ready grime and breakthrough drill hits in the 2000s and beyond. In 2025, this new era is more diverse and exciting than ever, with its evolving influence of genres like garage, amapiano, Afrobeats and more. Dive into this collection of tracks — featuring voices like Skepta, Little Simz, Cristale, J Hus, Pa Salieu and more — and discover the sound of UK rap.
Visit the SoundCloud Stories blog for a deeper dive into each track:
https://soundcloud.com/stories/post/new-era-uk-rap-playlist
- Genre
- Hip-hop & Rap