Croydon MC Stormzy comes third in BBC Sound of 2015

Professed to be the “child of grime”, South London MC Stormzy has landed the third spot in the BBC Sound of 2015, joining George the Poet and Raury in the inaugural new music list.

Stormzy remains unsigned, and he’s released just one EP, ‘The Dreamer’s Disease’.

In an interview with BBC News, the Croydon newcomer said: “What I’m doing is British. It stems from the same culture as US hip-hop, but the way we dress, the way we speak, the way we perform is so different. It’s UK street culture.”

The winner of the BBC Sound of 2015 is announced on Friday 9th January. James Bay, Years & Years, Wolf Alice and Lapsley are liking to be in contention for the top spot.

Watch Stormzy performing ‘Not That Deep’ on Jools Holland.