The Rap Game UK (2019)
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Trent Williams-Jones, Paul Broadbent, Tom O’Brien
Network
BBC Three
Episodes
Episode 1
Straight after the artists meet each other, they find themselves in front of Krept, Konan and DJ Target, who are primed with their first on the spot performance.
Episode 2
Episode two is all about love and war. Krept, Konan and DJ Target up the ante by dividing the artists into two groups, forcing them to collaborate on a track together.
Episode 3
DJ Target, Krept & Konan test the 7 artists’ lyrics and flow. They must perform a heartfelt dedication and prove they can ride different BPMs. With guests Docta Cosmic & AJ Tracey
Episode 4
DJ Target, Krept and Konan raise the stakes for their young artists as they work with Jae 5 and perform live for Lady Leshurr.
Episode 5
DJ Target, Krept and Konan ask UK rap scene influencers to critique the remaining artists, who are then sent home to film a music video.
Episode 6
It’s the finale. The artists meet Stefflon Don and perform on the Kenny Allstar show. But who will win the record deal?
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Rap Game UK
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
6
Episodes
36
Production
Naked Entertainment, FremantleMedia
