Kenzo Str8Drop has always seen obstacles as foundations to build upon. Incarceration propelled him further into the spotlight when it should have done the opposite. “Trap Flow” and his debut EP “Bricks & Sticks” that followed amassed streaming numbers north of 20M all while Kenzo was in Her Majesty’s company. Time away allowed him to hone in on what mattered, and perfect the craft that would soon see him feature alongside a different calibre of royalty, Aitch. Recognition on mainstream platforms like KISS XTRA quickly followed, where he won Ellie Prohan’s Battle Of The North, proving that despite the anonymity Kenzo was determined to make a name for himself as a fully fledged musician. That’s not all he is though, Kenzo’s multi faceted abilities extend deep into the fashion world, where he’s modelled for luxury brands (Stone Island & Louis Vuitton) for Selfridges.
With “Who Needs Enemies“, Kenzo Str8Drop proves his range beyond the anonymity. “Hood Exit” is set to be his most personal statement yet, a debut album that turns hardship into a musical moment that will cement his place as one of Manchester’s most compelling voices in Rap.