Kojey Radical
The 50 best albums of 2022
In an unprecedented year of change in music, albums of all genres confounded expectations – from vulnerable rap to pop with gravitas. Listen your way to our No 1 album of the year
Safi Bugel, Shaad D'Souza and Laura Snapes
23, Dec, 2022 @9:59 AM
Mercury prize: Little Simz wins for Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
Rapper and actor, 28, wins for her fourth album after critical acclaim and a decade as a performer
Shaad D'Souza and Laura Snapes
18, Oct, 2022 @9:14 PM
Kojey Radical: Reason to Smile review – an era-defining Black British work
Hip-hop, neo-soul, jazz and rich storytelling work as one on the east London rapper’s long-awaited debut album
Kadish Morris
13, Mar, 2022 @3:00 PM
Kojey Radical: ‘I can’t think of a day when my mum’s not been there’
The London rapper’s long-gestating debut album sees him mixing genres in upbeat, playful fashion, with his mum taking a starring role
Jenessa Williams
01, Mar, 2022 @8:00 AM
Kojey Radical review – on the brink of rap greatness
The east London rapper seizes his Covid-delayed moment, touring his forthcoming debut album – and much that went before – with swagger and subtlety
Kitty Empire
29, Jan, 2022 @2:00 PM
On my radar: Kojey Radical's cultural highlights
The rapper and artist on giving 70s funk a spin, his favourite fried chicken in London and the path to true happiness
Kadish Morris
05, Sep, 2020 @2:00 PM
Rodney P meets Kojey Radical: 'I don't want my son to always have to fight'
In our series of cross-generational conversations between black artists, the two rappers discuss racism, identity, police shootings – and how to create a better future
Aniefiok Ekpoudom
25, Jun, 2020 @5:00 AM
Kojey Radical review – flexing his musicality big time
The former dancer, poet and illustrator is now fully focused on securing his place as London’s most unique rapper
Kitty Empire
28, Sep, 2019 @1:00 PM
Kojey Radical review – raw energy and rare charisma
The young British rapper maintains a thrilling stage presence while tackling weighty topics in a bravura performance
Tara Joshi
29, Oct, 2017 @9:00 AM
One to watch: Kojey Radical
With his focus on themes of race, class and justice, the young British poet is bringing credibility to socially conscious rap music
Kate Hutchinson
20, Aug, 2017 @7:30 AM
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