The UK drill scene has continued to bubble beyond Great Britain, propelling the regional sounds of Chicago back into international consciousness. Dutchavelli has been a buzzing name in the scene for a short while but within that time span, he's claimed his stake in the rap game. Singles like "John Wayne" and "Only If You Knew" put a bigger spotlight on him while recent efforts, like "Black" and "Bando Diaries" have cemented him as a new voice in the UK scene.
Making his formal introduction, he released his debut album, Dutch From The 5th earlier this week. Laced up with sixteen songs, the album reflects on Dutchavelli's humble beginnings from the trap houses to becoming a rap star in his own right. Though the project largely centers around his experiences, he brings aboard a few friends for the tracklist including Ray Blk, M1llionz, and Fire. Peep the project below.
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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
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