Octavian
A Musician Releases a Song With Abusive Lyrics. What Happens Next?
Tracks detailing domestic violence and threats against women are nothing new, but when should a record label look to intervene?
Octavian Accused of Domestic Abuse By Former Partner
The rapper's ex-girlfriend has spoken out ahead of his album release, alleging physical and emotional abuse.
The UK Rap Scene Is Thriving in Lockdown
Our rappers have always been extremely online and independent of traditional media. Nothing's changed during COVID-19.
Octavian Has No Time for Fear
The rapper, Noisey UK's first digital cover star, opens up about the reality behind his much-hyped backstory so far.
J Rick Is on a Ride from Hype-Building Producer to Solo Act
His stamp sits all over the synthy, experimental UK rap that helped break Octavian. And how he’s making music in his own right.
Octavian’s at His Melodic Best on Diplo Collab “New Shapes”
The track caps off another wildly strong week for the Franco-Brit rapper with that signature rasp.
A Whirlwind Tour Through Octavian's Huge Past Year
Here's your cheat sheet on the BBC Music Sound of 2019 winner and the tunes that make up his intergalactic, yet street-level, hybrid rap.
How Jai Paul's Influence Has Spread Beyond Simple Rip-Offs
The elusive British producer's two singles effected music in far-reaching ways that continue to be felt even today.
A2, Suspect, Octavian and Yxng Bane All Feature on New Banger “Flair”
Better grab yourself a hard hat for Sus’ chorus – we're premiering the video for the new collab below.
How Could We Have Done Anything But Smash It at The Great Escape?
If you weren't at our stage on Friday... sorry. We had Octavian, slowthai, Ebenezer, Jaz Karis and Jofi Stone, and, in all honesty, it went off.
If You Go to One Great Escape Festival Party, Make it Ours
Uh... where else are you going to see Slowthai, Octavian and Jaz Karis all in the same building?
Octavian Is Bringing a Singular /Vibe/ to Rap
His latest track “Hands” solidifies this young British MC as the one to watch in 2018. No pressure or anything!