Kiico, a musician from north London, was inspired to start rapping at the age of five after finding a notebook of music written by his dad.

The up and comer had to ‘grow up a lot’ and began using his lyricism as a way to ‘lay bare realities and struggles’ after his father was sent to prison. Earlier this year Kiico took part in BBC Three’s The Rap Game UK, hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra’s head of music DJ Target and award-winning British rap duo Krept & Konan, eclipsing artists countrywide to be crowned winner of the talent show. As a result of his success, the 19 year old won a contract with Krept & Konan’s Play Dirty Records, becoming the first act to sign to the label, and in December takes to the stage at London’s O2 Arena, supporting the MOBO Award winners during their UK tour, alongside Yungen, K-Trap and fellow Rap Game UK contestant Ransom FA.