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Each track is a piece of the puzzle that is K-Trap, revealing more about the man behind the mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince declaring independence from major labels, K-Trap has soared to new heights, clinching a BRIT award nomination and a MOBO award for Best Drill Artist. His influence extends beyond music, with forays into fashion and appearances at major events like Paris Fashion Week, establishing him as a cultural icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith tracks poised to shake the very foundation of the UK rap scene, \u003ci\u003eSmile?\u003c\/i\u003e is not just an album—it’s a movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is K-Trap at his rawest, his most real, and his album is about to take you on a visceral ride into the depths of his world. 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Released via his label Thousand8 Records with Natz LDN and Remedy on co-production duties, the string-led and outward-looking single confirms why Trap is the scene's most consistent and authentic voice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver half a decade since his debut project, ‘The Last Whip’, the 26-year-old pioneer is living a different life but post removing his bally and stepping into the limelight, the long-term street side effects are forever present. 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Real, visceral and unmistakably authentic, K-Trap channelled the harsh concrete confines of his South London milieu and transmitted reports from the streets in song, geared towards fans of ‘real rap’ and, slowly but surely, the bright lights of the UK mainstream.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis acclaimed position came with accolades. Multiple Mobo Award wins and a Brit Award nomination, a Platinum-certified single in 2021’s ‘Warm.’ Two UK Top 10 projects in \u003ci\u003eSmile?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSTRENGTH TO STRENGTH\u003c\/i\u003e, his seismic and long-awaited collaborative effort with Headie One. Performing to over 20,000 people at London’s O2 when he performed ‘Warm’ as the entrance music for boxer Anthony Joshua in 2023. Not to mention being brought by Drake at Wireless Festival 2025. 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K-Trap retains his original essence throughout \u003ci\u003eTRAPO 2\u003c\/i\u003e, opening the door further into the personal growth that has guided the music up to this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new album on the way and renewed energies to take over the scene all over again, K-Trap is back to maintain his mission; to dazzle, to surprise and to make you expect the unexpected\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thousand8","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":57679613395275,"sku":"R3397-2799","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/TRAPO2FINALJPG.jpg?v=1782404368"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/thousand8.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}