Formz - Levelling Up (Single)
Hotly-tipped UK rapper Formz tells the story of his blistering success on his triumphant new single ‘Levelling Up’, out on 7th March.
A high octane tune with teeth, ‘Levelling Up’, produced by Roddy Beatz (Central Cee, Headie One, Fredo) is a tour de force from a rapper in his absolute element. Formz’ fierce flow documents his rise to stardom, matched by heavy bass, pitched-up vocal hooks and an ascending melody that fits the track’s theme of forward momentum — the perfect setting for Formz’ magnetic charisma to shine.
“This single describes exactly who I am, the energy I bring to the table, where I was, where I am and where I’m headed”, Formz says. “It’s important to get the message to listeners new and old because this is the first time I really get to say ‘hi, this is me, take it or leave it.’”
The single is the follow-up to autumn’s ‘Keyboard Warriors’, which received airplay on BBC Introducing on Radio 1’s Jess Iszatt show, as well as online support from Mixtape Madness, Fault Mag and The Student Pocket Guide.
Having just played a headline show at Manchester’s The Deaf Institute, guested on Waffle Shop Podcast, and with a headline O2 Academy Islington show coming up on March 14th, 2024 is hotting up for Formz. Coming off the back of a sold-out debut headline show at London’s Camden Assembly last year, and a nation-wide schools tour, there’s no let up from this fast-rising star.
Much-hyped UK Rap newcomer Formz has quickly emerged through social media where he has gained over 900K followers with his high energy and relatable music, freestyles and football related content. He has worked with the likes of Google, Pepsi, BBC, The FA and Amazon - as well as with some of the UK’s most exciting producers, including Nastylgia, R14 and Roddy Beatz, earning millions of streams in the process.
Building his musical empire is the obvious next step for Formz, assuring us with absolute confidence he’ll be following in the footsteps of contemporaries like Stormzy and Aitch in playing to sold-out arenas. While still a new project, it’s clear that Formz is starting on the front foot.
Wherever Formz is heading, there’s no doubt it’s his unmatched self-confidence and magnetic energy that are going to take him there. ‘Levelling Up’ is a guarantee for this UK rap up-and-comer.