Hamza Riaz

Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Mic Cheque. Bridging the gap between British and American rap.

SamRecks is Next in Line on Debut EP, ‘Easier Said Than Done’

British-Nigerian rapper SamRecks shows he’s next up on his debut effort.

Raf-Saperra releases his debut mixtape to make his mark in bridging the world of Bhangra and UK rap.

London-based rapper BUSHROD tackles the big leap of finding a new home on his new single, “Open Ocean”.

South London’s Russ Millions delivers his debut mixtape to make a case for being more than a singles artist.

Lil Yachty takes control of perspectives to redefine his career, taking an artistic risk and sticking the landing.

Clavish sprouts casually on the search for his unique selling point.

North London’s AntsLive kicks his year off with the track “Number One Candidate”.

The fifty best albums of 2022, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Rosalìa, Vince Staples and more.

The fifty best songs of 2022, featuring Pusha T, Steve Lacy, Benny the Butcher, and more.

On her surprise fifth album, Little Simz has ten darts in hand and hits the bullseye every time.

The Atlanta conductor assembles the trap Avengers for his subdued sophomore album.

Stormzy shakes off all burdens on his tender third studio album.