Cristale - Roadents (Single)

Brixton raised Cristale returns once again to illuminate her position as one of the country’s most exciting upcoming rap talents, with new single ‘Roadents’, out now via OVO Sound.

Delving into her already impressive discography, it’s clear that telling the oft-overlooked stories of her generation is an area which motivates Cristale to continue releasing and on ‘Roadents’ we find her on top form once again. Over an insidiously inviting guitar loop and familiar skittering drill hi-hats we find Cristale detailing a vivid tapestry of inner-city trauma in a way that seems both biographical and cinematic, making it fitting that the song will be featured in the upcoming final series of Top Boy in which Cristale will also be making her TV acting debut.

‘Roadents’ arrives weeks after Cristale electrified listeners with her Daily Duppy freestyle on GRM Daily. The platform had partnered with Nike and tapped in with the most exciting female talent from across the UK, in support of England’s campaign in the Women’s World Cup. In her performance, Cristale dazzled with her signature witty wordplay and intricate flows that make every moment engaging.

Cristale first entered the public consciousness in 2022 when viral hit Bong Bing propelled her onto mobile devices across the globe. This was then followed by her debut EP What It’s Like To Be Young which further exemplifies her penchant for releasing biting records, encapsulating the energy of young, Black London. Across the project, Cristale effortlessly shifts between moods; at one moment frustrated, in another ferocious and then hopeful for a better future, somehow keeping a sense of humour throughout.

As Cristale continues to release a string of quality records, it is clear that she can take many forms, all authentically true to herself. ‘Roadents’ sees her solidifying her role as a true lyricist and voice within UK Rap.