Kid D - Substance (Album)

South London born Kid D has spent over a decade channelling grime through his own lens, showcasing the genre in a way which represents his artistic vision as well as pays homage to its roots. Whilst growing up in South London during the early grime era, he wanted to make the music his own, doing so through more ambient and poignant sounding instrumentals.

After already debuting several singles, the definitive album ‘Substance’ sees him showcasing his lyrical skills, something he circulated before producing back in the 2000’s and earlier in his career. The album’s title alone is significant, with a person of substance meaning ‘someone who strives to live their life in a way that means something and who chooses to participate rather than be a spectator’; the type of ethos he’s tried to project through his work and it’s something which shines through this LP.