Chiedu Oraka unveils his new single 'Rhythm Of My Pain' which arrives with the announcement of his debut mixtape and lengthiest project to date, Misfit, out April 26 on EMI North partner Launchpad+.

Born from the belly of the beast in Hull's council estates, Oraka's bars are unflinching social poetry which portray the Black, working-class experience from the frontlines of the north - with lashings of its colourful slang for good measure. "The Black Yorkshireman" is a representative of a new sound and a fierce amplifier of stories yet to be told in the depth they deserve.

New single 'Rhythm Of My Pain' sees Chiedu Oraka wear his vulnerabilities as his armour. The beat bounces with crowd-igniting flair, but beneath the surface, there is a world of substance to explore. He lays his experiences with mental health on the table, finding the words for those who struggle to find them; he details the pressure that comes with actualising your dreams, overcoming oppression and untangling his roots, while still having that white-knuckled determination to succeed not only for himself but his community.

Speaking on the track, he shares: "'Rhythm Of My Pain' is that real take-it-or-leave-it sort of rap. Accept me for who I am, or do one - it's as simple as that. I'm talking about my mental health, the responsibility I have in my community and my acceptance of my imperfections. It's uncut, raw and passionate."

Oraka is a force to be reckoned with in the northern arena, but his successes chart on a national - and global - scale. His breakthrough hits 'Darcy', 'Men Behaving Badly' and 'Flex' garnered streams in the millions and found champions in The Guardian, Mixmag, i-D, The Quietus and TRENCH alongside BBC Radio 1, 6Music, 1Xtra and Reprezent. The collision of his personality-fulled floor fillers, diaristic lyrics and high-octane stage presence has earned him support slots with Stormzy, Novelist, Akala and US hip-hop legend KRS One.