Wretch 32: Last News

Wretch 32 has announced details of a new album called ‘Home?’. Check out the latest single ‘Like Home’ below.The new record marks the highly anticipated sixth album from the singer, songwriter and rapper, and is set for release on May 2.The record will see Wretch 32 venture on a profound exploration into identity and belonging, as well as the Black British experience.

Wretch 32 has returned with powerful new single ‘Black and British’ featurng Little Simz and Benjamin A.D – and described his new album as for those who “need soul food and need something to fulfil them, that have messages and will help them grow”‘Black and British’ is the lead single from the Tottenham rapper’s upcoming seventh studio album; bravely dealing with complicated nuances and circumstances at the heart of the Black British experience. Produced by WAVSDNTDIE, the song has been released in time for Black History Month in the UK and sees Wretch and Simz explore topics such as marginalisation, heritage, and pride.Meeks and Frost directed the accompanying music video for ‘Black and British’, in which Wretch 32 recites his lyrics against the backdrop of an exhibition showcasing archival photos of Black British culture at the V&A East museum.

D Double E, Ghetts and Mahalia.The event, taking place on September 13, will celebrate Black culture and honour Stephen’s birthday on what would be his 50th birthday. Other artists set to feature include Nao, Wretch 32, and the Kanneh-Masons.Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Stephen’s mother and the foundation’s founder, said: “Music has the power to touch people’s hearts and inspire shifts in how they view themselves and the world around them, much like Stephen did for those who knew and loved him, and the many who only know his story.

Jords has released the heartfelt single ‘iPray’, which features grime legend Wretch 32, Mrs Chambers and MilesFromKinshasa.The single is released in celebration of the announcement of the Croydon rapper’s upcoming album, ‘Dirt In The Diamond’. Produced by UK rap heavyweight Kadiata, the single comes with an accompanying music video that sees the artists mournfully recite their verses at a funeral.The Renee Osubu-directed video serves as the second part of Jords’ film, which uses select songs from the album to narrate scenes.Speaking about the single, the 28-year-old said: “To me, ‘iPray’ is like Simba’s conversation with Mufasa.