Eritrean born, Camden raised wordsmith Awate is undoubtedly one of the most on-point, principled artists. Thematically, he’s a don at connecting the dots, from the struggle for Black life at the grassroots, to the structural racism which necessitates the struggle in the first place, to global struggles against racism, injustice and inequality. But don’t get it twisted, Awate is no inaccessible, encyclopaedia rapper. His flow, musicality and knack for vivid storytelling speak directly to the people he seeks to uplift. Coupled with the competitiveness and confidence required to flourish in the rap game, Awate offers listeners food for thought and undeniable, volume-up vibes in equal measure.