Artist of the Week – Ultra_eko

Ultra_eko is a new and original South London based independent hip-hop artist. He has begun releasing music only since Summer 2019, but in that time has demonstrated a varied, eclectic and wholly unique voice within the genre. From the dark, piano infused beats of ‘Monster’, to the frivolous, freewheeling energy of ‘Moolah’; from the chilled introspectiveness of ‘Low’, to the catchy pop satire of ‘Broken Glass’.

Whilst his music would certainly be classed as hip-hop, there is not a distinct or identifiable sound by which to recognise it. Rather, it is the unique voice of Ultra_eko himself, the self-professed storyteller, whose powerful writing and vision shines through in every track. His passion for writing and rapping is evident, and in every track he has a story to tell, a journey upon which to take his listeners and hold them captive. His are often dark tales, touching on regret, struggles between conflicted lovers, breakdowns in relationships, lies and deceit, the difficulties of understanding ourselves and our place in the modern world. The fragile identities we all cling to, liable to crack and fracture at any time. There is a depth and authenticity to the voices in which he writes, and this comes from his own wealth of experience. Born and raised in South London, Ultra_eko has lived and worked his life amongst the people of whom he writes. The colourful and dramatic life he has lived, market trader, pro gambler, bootlegger, amongst others, is his source of inspiration.

 

Ultra_eko has no plans to slow down with his prolific output, and hopes this past year marks only the beginning of his journey. He has bold ambitions as to where he wants to take his sound and stories, with ideas to take his work to ever greater degrees of complexity and skill. Ultra_eko is an artist of great drive and intensity, and so there will be plenty of new and exciting material in the year ahead.

Follow him:

Insta: Ultra_eko

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultra_eko