Chiedu Oraka - Mark Morrison Swag (Single)

Yorkshire's rap pioneer, Chiedu Oraka drops new single, 'Mark Morrison Swag’, a powerful and intentional next chapter following the release of his ‘Council Estate Confidence’ EP.

Produced by Riddle - the man behind Meekz Manny's heavyweight banger, 'Respect The Come Up' - Chiedu showcases the lyrical capability he's known for on top of a bouncing, addictive Afrobeat production. Purposeful, driven and politically charged, 'Mark Morrison Swag' speaks of freedom, liberation and the underlying effects of Thatcher's reign on the North.

Music of Black origin has never been associated with Hull, Chiedu's home-town, and the rapper is determined to mark his place amongst the reality of wider governmental effects on both the North and its Black community. Never one to mince his words, 'Mark Morrison Swag' serves as an outcry for liberation, highlighting the need for discussion and dialogue, for the freedom of speech tied up in Mark Morrison's own narrative.

The single lands following a successful 12 months, including the release of his ‘Council Estate Confidence’ EP which saw key support across radio including BBC 6, BBC Introducing, KISS FM and Radio X. For the second time, Chiedu became Charlie Sloth’s Hood Heat Of The Week on Apple Beats with ‘North Face’ taken from the EP. His accompanying CEC podcast series of the same name has also garnered significant attention; featuring legendary band, The Paddingtons in its first episode.