I can't believe I'm writing this but the wait is finally over mate. My first official mixtape is finally out in the universe.
It feels surreal I can't lie. Blood, Sweat and Tears went into this project. I hope you love it as much as me.
Listen here:
I had to keep this one quiet for a while but I am now gassed to announce that I am one of the recipients of the
@MOBOAwards
/
@HelpMusiciansUK
fund. It feels good that my work has been recognised by two fantastic organisations.
#MOBOHelpMusiciansFund
BBC 1 BREAKFAST NEWS AND THAT 💀 😁
MY MUMS MOVING MAD RIGHT NOW. NIGERIAN AUNTIES ASSEMBLE. ALL GLORY TO HER THOUGH, IN TYPICAL FASHION SHE SAID ALL MY SUCCESS IS DOWN TO HER 😂
Shout out
@BBCNews
@BBCBreakfast
@looknorthBBC
for letting me tell my story
I’m so glad my next door neighbour has had his second Jab. My man Cliff is a real North Hull legend. 80 + years and still as active as anything. Never batted an eyelid when us niajas moved next door in the early 90s. Real oldschool bloke. Love him to bits
You know I had to bring
@JerichoKeys
to the estate for this special announcement. Looks like the Black Yorkshireman only going and playing
@glastonbury
2024. No big deal like 😉💀. Big up the generals at
@bbcintroducing
for giving me this huge platform to showcase my greatness.
Today I went into my old primary school to give a motivational talk. A real full circle moment for me. Left me feeling very emotional and inspired. Had to pinch my self because it didn’t seem real. My journey has been sensational ❤️
I never thought I’d be giving speeches at picket line protests and having in depth conversations with councillors, MPs and trade unionists about working class issues. How times have changed. Just a young black kid from NHE with a voice.
#CEC
I guess the 🐈⬛ out of the 👜 I am now a part of the
@MarshallRecs
family. They will now be my live booking agent. Big thanks to my guy
@GenesisElijah
& the rest of the gang for giving me this opportunity. I pride my self on my live shows so I’m grateful you guys see the vision.
As promised brothers and sisters. Foot Off the Gas official video OUT NOW. I’m trying to break the internet with this one so please help 😬.
Watch in full 🙏🏿:
Directed and Edited by
@mundobax
Filmed by Matt Molson
I’m buzzing to announce that I have been awarded the PPL momentum fund. Big up the
@PRSFoundation
&
@PPLUK
for giving me this opportunity to be able to release a project that will change the landscape for Yorkshire rappers forever🔒.
SO my
@_launchpadmusic
gang ✅
#PPLMomentum
Ok ok then so I’m buzzing to announce that I will be the first rapper to perform at Hulls newest venue on the 25th of July. Big up
@BBCIntroHumber
and
@hull_venue
for the opportunity. This one will be a movie 🔒
Yes so this happened yesterday
Who would have thought
Check our the full vid on
@1Xtra
YouTube. Hold tight
@SIRSPYRO
every time. I need to get back in that building
UK Black music needs to sort its self out. Who are these taste makers we are all gagging to impress 🙄.
“I’ve never heard little Simz music on tiktok”
So is that what we are judging success on now 🥴
Ffs 🤣
I honestly have to pinch my self. Never thought I’d ever be doing talks in my old school. I’m still trying to make it make sense. Very humbling and I thank god every day for all my trials and tribulations
Hull has the best creatives. Reason being we don’t compromise for any fuckers. Unapologetically US
We are raw as fuck. You’ll appreciate us one day. Argue with your self
No boujieness round here
Humble as fuck and proud
Big up everyone who signed up to my mailing list. We are about to embark on a journey trust me. As promised here is the Ave Life Music Official Video 🔒. Watch in full 👇🏿
The Queen of Hull. My mums the greatest trust me. What she’s been doing for our local communities for the last 20 years is a madness. What an ambassador. A real life super hero
The privilege of being Lord Mayor of Hull is meeting so many people from all walks of life who give up their own precious time to volunteer for all sorts of organisations. They are the city’s unsung heroes. These volunteers & community groups make this city what it is. Brilliant
I’m someone who never gives my self a pat on the back I find it so hard. Two years ago I stepped into the unknown. Didn’t really have a clue what I was doing. I just wanted to make music a full time job. I’ve done ok I guess. Plenty more to do though
This is a real victory for me. Manifestation is real. Buzzing to say I will be shelling it down at
@thegreatescape
2023. Catch me performing live in Brighton this coming May! Tickets here
#TGE23
Gassed to be signing with
@launchpadplus
for the release of my upcoming Mixtape, with distribution through
@EMINorthRecords
. Let’s see how this goes then 😬
‘Misfit’ lands on 26/4/24
All roads lead to so go pre save now or forever hold your peace 🙏🏿
Growth
No label
No editorial playlists this year
Big up all the supporters all over the world who have supported me this year ❤️. To all 1,430 who had me in their top 10 most listened to artist. You’ve got remarkable taste 😘.
Piers Morgan is a full on wolly but I love to way he pressures these MPs when they come on his show. All I hear is stuttering and muttering. This tory government are a shit show. I still have to pinch my self in disbelief that you lot voted for these clowns.
Last night was epic I’m so glad I got the chance to play
@bonusarenahull
in front a massive crowd. The people of Hull really made it a special one. First rapper to play at the venue and I think we can say we shut it down. Big up Katy and Alan from
@BBCIntroHumber
your the best 🔒
What a time to be making this announcement after last weeks takeover 😬. Any 1 who knows me knows how much of a big deal this is to have my 1st out of town Headline show in my 2nd fave city Newcastle. November the 13th is going to be emotional. Tickets 👇🏿
The Trials and Tribulations Of C.E.O Official Video is Out Now ❤️
Prod. By
@tellemdeez
Filmed and Edited by Matt Molson
Directed by
@mundobax
This ones emotional trust me. I was blessed to work with so many amazing people on this project.
I haven’t seen one single Hull media platform speak out on what’s going on at the minute. If I’m wrong please correct me. None of the leaders in the community either. Before anyone says anything
@Kofi_Smiles
doesn’t speak for the whole establishment he works for
Newcastle Utd vs West Ham
30/04/24 a date I’m going to remember for ever.
8 year old me could never imagine my Newcastle love affair would one day be published in the
@NUFC
match day programme.
Life is mad
#nufc
#newcastleunited
#matchday
#newcastle
She’s ain’t new but tonight we celebrate. What a story and what a woman. Hail the Queen Simz. Big up mumsie every time. You talk your stuff 🇳🇬. Im so happy 🙏🏿
I’m still buzzing about this. One of my biggest ever achievements. Ex pupil going back to his old primary school to deliver a motivational talk. You couldn’t make it up ❤️
Helly Hansen 3 VIDEO OUT NOW
DROP IT RT OR EVEN A LIKE
HEAD OVER TO YOUTUBE NOW LETS TALK
Filmed and edited by Luke Hallett
Produced by
@Deezkidd
Lighting and film location Rob Moses
The people of Hull just love to moan man. Get behind your city’s artists. Stop putting other artists who you have never even met. Who would just walk by on the street and not even say hi on a pedestal. So much talent in your area. Leave me out with the bullshit today.
Silence means doing absolutley nothing and for me that’s not cutting it and il keep on screaming that from the roof tops. Not everybody needs to play the role of Martin Luther but you should want to play a part in this revolution. Protest comes in all ways and forms
Get your orders ready
‘Serve You a Taster’ video OUT NOW 🍟🍔
Full Video:
Us Hull guys created Chip Spice so it’s like a drug for you out of towners. Try it and it will change your life forever.
Filmed and edited by
@merlsern
Photos
@StewieBaxter
SXSW
You’ve been sexy and sensational
4 shows
I’m here with my family
Best time of my life
I’m feeling very grateful
Austin I love you
East Yorkshire is my home
Ps I’m very drunk
Finally come back down to earth. The final boss has been defeated. Thank you
@innercitysesh
for letting me be your headline act. Hull City I will forever love you ❤️
📸 Jacob Mcallister (legend)
The Black Yorkshireman x
It’s mad to think last year me and
@Deezkidd
went to
@Introducing19
to sit in the audiences of so many different panels and this year I’m on two panels my self. It’s mad what a year can do. Looking forward to meeting some sick talent
I've had plenty of people messaging me saying "Chiedu I never knew you had counselling" It seems to have left people shocked. I'll tell you what it was probably the best thing I've ever done and I would advise anyone to go, Im not embarrassed.
So proud of this Documentary man can’t wait for you to see it. Black Kings Upon Hull EP 1 Out this Thursday courtesy of
@BTOHull
featuring me and my bro
@mundobax
#BlackHistoryMonth
It always baffles me when artists say there not role models. I’ve always understood my position in my community and would never run away from it. I come from a place where unfortunately our role models are either thief’s, drug dealers or addicts. It’s time to break the mould.