Ultra_eko is a South London based independent hip-hop artist who began releasing music only since last summer, but in that time has demonstrated a varied, eclectic and wholly unique voice within the genre. Ultra_eko has just released his first EP, ‘Kitchen Sink Dramas’, 6 tracks worth of deep and dark stories, and a full length album is planned for an autumn release.

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 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 Ultra_eko 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.

Speaking about his new release, Ultra_eko says, “‘Kitchen Sink Dramas’ I named after the dreary, depressing English theatrical dramas that were popular back in the fifties. The six stories focus on broken relationships, struggles against adversity, the harm and damage we all cause ourselves and others. It is only twenty four minutes long and so I felt I wanted it to have a cohesiveness and consistency in terms of the sound. I would like to think that people will listen to the whole thing straight through and to see it as one complete piece. I certainly think it is strong in terms of the writing, which have a real lyrical quality.”

Listen to Ultra_eko’s newly released EP “Kitchen Sink Dramas” right now, stream it on Apple Music, and connect with him on Instagram. Also, be on the lookout this week for our exclusive interview with Ultra_eko, as well as our review of his new EP.

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