The 1 Person Bringing Fire to UK Rap - The Rise of JD Cliffe

Mixing grime with indie rock to form his quintessentially British sound JD Cliffe is the Colindale musician hopes to be the "shake-up" UK rap desperately needs. Recently grime has experienced an influx of artists blending genres from electronic to R and B leading to the evolution of British sound. However the perfect blend of indie rock and grime has been lacking - but thanks to JD Cliffe things are about to change.

JD Cliffe is on a mission to give a fresh spin to the already growing world of UK rap - the London-based artist believes his work could be the answer to the UK rap scene that has been calling for something new. Since bursting onto the music scene JD has seen an impressive amount of attention generated around his name with many intrigued listeners tuning in to check out his style and sound - his ever-growing audience of fans calls for exciting things for the young musician.

Although JD Cliffe is often credited for his indie and grime blends - he feels that you can not define his music with a specific genre. The Colindale-born JD has explored genres like indie rock during his younger years which in-turn had a strong desire on his more recent exploits with grime and hip-hop - and as with all new music there are trials and tribulations as creativity knows no bounds. Experimenting with various genres has enabled JD Cliffe to take a sound that is hard to ignore - even for the more discerning listeners who have been introduced to thousands of new and up-coming artists in the past few years - making JD Cliffe an elusive sound among a jam-packed environment.

As an artist - JD does everything - from creating beats as well as songwriting - to executing his own visual masterpieces with his captivating and enigmatic music videos - even down to the smaller details of controlling merchandise. Every single detail is focused on in order for JD Cliffe to paint the picture of the future - a future he believes could well include himself as one of the prominent figures in UK rap. But JD has never been afraid of hard graft and has expressed in order to get noticed - you have to put the effort in - JD often puts in days involving creating and producing after hours of promotional material to keep his following entertained. Having said this JD insists the results of his creativity far outweigh all the hard work - with every new song the young artist seems to reach new heights and further the ability to connect with his ever-growing fanbase.

Undoubtedly the UK rap scene has experienced a huge amount in recent years - with constant evolution of the genre we see different styles and production levels coming into play - in a short space of time - a variety of rappers have showcased their skills on a global scale - whereas others struggle to get noticed in one of the most influential and transformative musical periods we have witnessed in the past decade. JD Cliffe believes his music breaks the rules of the traditional norms - mixing an element of rebellion while incorporating genres. JD Cliffe is fast establishing a reputation as an artist who refuses to follow the rules of the already saturated UK rap scene - making bold claims of breaking down barriers he is driven by passion and creativity - qualities we believe is crucial for long-lasting success - certainly the signs are positive and JD plans to take no prisoners in the world of UK rap.

JD Cliffe is taking no time to execute his plans - his ever-growing audience and impressive streaming figures are testaments to JD Cliffes unique style - embracing his newfound recognition and the possibilities that it has brought - however his eyes remain fixed on bigger goals - continuing to make waves - breaking UK charts and collaborating with some of the world’s most renowned artists we can only hope he lives up to the promises for this enigmatic young star.

Naturally with time comes progression and development - and - having started performing in school and working up the courage to begin rapping to his peers his early origins reflect the growth of British music in general - having witnessed first-hand how it has developed on his journey as a growing artist he often states that UK music is certainly here to stay - especially with groundbreaking artists like himself breaking through the barriers. Witnessing the positive vibe and infectious energy that has swept the nation the future of British music looks certain - undoubtedly UK rap which had a rapid-growth spurt in the mid-2000s does indeed have a very promising future ahead with an extremely high ceiling for creativity - now it takes a certain kind of individual who is fearless unorthodox and who will allow creativity and originality let loose - a true visionary JD Cliffs music remains tantalisingly experimental as always. Keeping UK rap from going stale JD Cliffe is definitely that person - although he has the heart of a rebel JD Cliffs ambitions will shape a profound impact on the lives of others - staying ahead in a field of vision forever changing. Always eager to get in the studio get cooking and concoct something fresh - in no time will UKs bright future be seen - undoubtedly the time for JD Cliffe is now.