After closely following these exceptional hip-hop frontrunners, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re bringing them from the rap underground to our stage. Teaming up with Underdog Agency, we present a rare opportunity to witness the fastest-growing artists in the field, as we curate an unforgettable evening of our hip-hop favourites.

Onoe Caponoe: Dubbed the “bastard step-child of Sun Ra, George Clinton, Flavor Flav and TC Islam” by DJ Mag, this High Focus legend now takes centre stage after sharing it with some of hip-hop’s biggest names.

SonnyJim: Creating rap classic ‘Barz Simpson’ alongside MF DOOM and Jay Electronica, plus further standout collaborations with DJ Premier, Madlib, Lee Scott, and Milkavelli, this Birmingham MC is one of the fastest-risers in hip-hop.

WIZE: Gaining viral success with his “WIZE edits” and a weekly Rinse FM slot, this enigmatic producer-remixer-rapper-writer-engineer serves up a hip hop-grime-drill-electro-funk mash up.

Louis The Hippie: A musician and spoken word artist from The Silhouettes Project family, he joins us off the back of growing viral success and an ever-increasing influence over social issues.

Paul Stephan: Channelling garage energy, grime and breakbeat through his music, this Jazz Cafe favourite has some of the most refreshing production from the UK rap scene.

Imoni: A rising alt-RnB sensation that’s received support from BBC 1Xtra, Reprezent Radio, Notion, Complex and even Nines for covering his song ‘Clout’ on Instagram.