South London rising prodigy Moko (an abbreviation of MoKokaine) delivers his enigmatic new single ‘Back2Roadz’ – taken from his hotly-anticipated EP 48 Vol. 1 that drops later this year.
Moko has been building momentum as one of the most intriguing and naturally reactive artists in the scene right now, racing to over 6M streams on Spotify and the platform spotlighting him as a significant new artist to watch with the launch of his acclaimed 2020 project, Eighteen.
‘Back2Roadz’ now emerges as the anticipated follow-up, the London rapper delivering raw, anecdotal tales that immediately define his talent – his low tone and seemingly ambivalent cadence luring the listener in only to stun with sharp ad libs and wordplay. Sitting over an atmospheric, ethereal instrumental, Moko serves up a snapshot of his early upbringing, accents of street life punctuated by work done via a black cab. A fitting introduction that looks to launch Moko into significant UK rap conversations.
Speaking on the track, Moko states:
“The track is me expressing that music has to work for me – I don’t have many other options.”
An elusive presence on the scene with just three official releases in the past two years following his debut project Eighteen, Moko’s tracks have nevertheless attained significant numbers: 2.2M for ‘1 Time’ and 1.9M on title track ‘Eighteen’ – as his distinctive style adds to the sense of a thrilling new artist with an ear for hits.
A natural ease and finesse on the mic which allows his street tales to cascade, Moko’s open musical palette promises a diversity and musicality beyond his years. Moko continues to thrive in the outer boundaries of the contemporary UK rap scene – and ‘Back2Roadz’ points to the rise of a genuinely exciting new name for 2022.
‘Back2Roadz’ is available now via all major platforms.
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