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Central Cee: Brave new world

The west Londoner’s outsider perspective and self-belief is setting him apart. We catch up with Cench for Issue 118, as part of a four-cover special on UK rap

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Shaybo is ready to take South London’s crown

It’s been a long road to the top for Shaybo, but now the South London MC is ready to rule

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The history of war dubs: How technology has changed the art of clashing

Jesse Bernard charts how technology has shaped the history of war dubs and clashing in grime

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The criminalisation of rap in Brazil is having fatal consequences

In Brazil, the suppression of baile funk comes alongside a brutal crackdown on the country’s black population.

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The 24-year-old remains steadfast in his goal of putting the US capital on the map

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