In an unprecedented year of change in music, albums of all genres confounded expectations – from vulnerable rap to pop with gravitas. Listen your way to our No 1 album of the year
October 2022
Mercury prize: Little Simz wins for Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
Rapper and actor, 28, wins for her fourth album after critical acclaim and a decade as a performer
March 2022
Kojey Radical: Reason to Smile review – an era-defining Black British work
Kojey Radical: ‘I can’t think of a day when my mum’s not been there’
January 2022
Kitty Empire's artist of the week
Kojey Radical review – on the brink of rap greatness
The east London rapper seizes his Covid-delayed moment, touring his forthcoming debut album – and much that went before – with swagger and subtlety
September 2020
On my radar
On my radar: Kojey Radical's cultural highlights
The rapper and artist on giving 70s funk a spin, his favourite fried chicken in London and the path to true happiness
June 2020
Black British culture special
Rodney P meets Kojey Radical: 'I don't want my son to always have to fight'
In our series of cross-generational conversations between black artists, the two rappers discuss racism, identity, police shootings – and how to create a better future
September 2019
Kitty Empire's artist of the week
Kojey Radical review – flexing his musicality big time
The former dancer, poet and illustrator is now fully focused on securing his place as London’s most unique rapper
October 2017
Kojey Radical review – raw energy and rare charisma
The young British rapper maintains a thrilling stage presence while tackling weighty topics in a bravura performance
August 2017
One to watch
One to watch: Kojey Radical
With his focus on themes of race, class and justice, the young British poet is bringing credibility to socially conscious rap music
