Since emerging in 2017, K-Trap’s unique style & gritty realism grabbed the ears of fans worldwide. With six mixtapes including joint-projects with Blade Brown and Headie One, songs like David Blaine, Extra Sleeve and Warm made him notable for contributions to the UK rap, hip hop and drill scene. And so too did his masked appearance; under wraps until a shock unveiling in 2019. But 2024 may be the first time he fully lets fans see beneath the layers. Debut album Smile? represents his character development, being a father, “the good and the bad” sides of his time in the industry – and his sonic and artistic journey. The release has been a long time coming for him. He’d never had dreams of being a rapper and early releases candidly detail his former involvement in crime and dealings with the prison system. But in the end, it was music that would pull him back. He’d been friends with pioneering UK drill group 67, who’d encourage his journey and take him on tour. The final push would be the drop of his infamous, resounding drill anthem David Blaine. The impact was insurmountable. And since that break into the music scene, K-Trap has become a reckoning force. Warm is now Gold-certified in the UK alongside 4 UK Top 40 singles, 2 UK Top 20 mixtapes, and an additional 4 Top 40 mixtapes.