838 - Before The Storm (EP)

Upcoming London duo 838 recently made their mark on the UK Rap scene with the release of ‘Lose My Mind’, the first single from their debut EP ‘Before The Storm’ on the run up to its release. Championed by Apple Music’s DJ Charlie Sloth as his ‘Hood Heat’ record of the week and selected by BBC Introducing London, 838 also found tastemakers including CLASH rallying to support them as they stepped into the realm of ‘crossover’ that so many artists aspire to.

Placed centrally to the U.K. Hip Hop scene, Kay and Astro aka 838, have previously dropped a number of well received singles and videos that have paved the way for their debut project. With the release of ‘Before The Storm’, (an apt titling message for their promising future), comes 5 tracks of raw, versatile and fresh energy that they have identified as their niche. Unapologetically themselves, they confidently weave melodic, skippy flows around their relatable, playful and eloquent lyricism as they dive across varying instrumental styles. Housing a soulful edge to their work, they differ from many young rap stars, in that they’re unafraid to touch their own emotions and lay their souls bare. They offer the energy and excitement of their youth teamed with musical awareness that has class and maturity. It’s a solid combination that brings depth and dimension to their music.