About this season
In The Rap Game UK, 5 aspiring British MCs move into a residential recording studio to spend 30 days together, writing, performing and ultimately competing to prove that they're the next rap superstar. Reflecting the new wave of British rap-influenced music that's conquering the charts, the series follows the MCs as in every episode, they write, practice and perform a new track. All the while, they are being trained, mentored and given a crash course in the music business by some of the UK's biggest rap names.
Episodes (6)
1. 1. Welcome to the Rap Game UK
Aired 22 October 2020 • 54 min
DJ Target, Krept and Konan start the search for a new British rap star. Six artists perform a cappella before rapping about a key moment in their life to guest mentor Rapman.
2. 2. Collab & Clash
Aired 29 October 2020 • 55 min
This time the artists must collaborate with each other before facing off in a fearsome clash. They are advised by guests Yungen and Young T & Bugsey.
3. 3. Pressure & Purpose
Aired 5 November 2020 • 55 min
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set more tests for the artists. First they must write under pressure before rapping about an issue they care about. With guests D Double E and JME.
4. 4. Sound & Symphony
Aired 12 November 2020 • 56 min
DJ Target, Krept andd Konan set new tests for the artists. They must write a club banger, then perform with an orchestra. This week's special guests are Deno, Ms Banks and Wretch 32.
5. 5. Beats & Visuals
Aired 19 November 2020 • 51 min
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set two new challenges for the artists: create a beat and shoot a music video. With guests The Fanatix, Ayishat Akanbi, Ashleigh Jadee and Aitch.
6. 6. The Final
Aired 26 November 2020 • 59 min
DJ Target, Krept and Konan set the final challenges as the six hopefuls face social media influencers and perform on 1Xtra. With guests Kenny Allstar and Tiffany Calver.