Piers James is part of a new wave of energy in UK hip-hop, a new generation pushing back expectations.
Yet he's also a mischievously independent talent. The Essex rapper has released a series of tracks, exploring fresh sounds while stretching the limits of his voice.
New EP 'Vibes & Tribulations' is perhaps his most decisive, mature offering yet, matching the old skool with the new.
New cut 'My Universe' is a case in point. The production is gleefully electronic, matching Herbie Hancock style jazz funk to a crisp early 90s feel.
The delivery, though, is all his own. The sound of a rapper coming into his own, it's confident, dexterous, and wholly charming.
Tune in now.
