““Previously, it’s been ‘I’m warming, I’m warming, I’m warming up.’ But I’m warm now – put me in the game.” That this is how Kojey Radical views his debut album relative to his already hugely diverting body of work comes as a surprise; his four previous releases had gradually introduced him to the listening public as a singular figure in British music. Between his pointedly poetic approach to his ”
“It has taken Kojey Radical almost a decade to release his debut album. His EPs, including 2019’s Cashmere Tears, have proved the east London’s musician’s ability to take on heady subjects such as depression and God. His socially minded, genre-warping approach has made him an unpredictable maverick in British hip-hop, known for his experimentation – perhaps due to his start in fashion and spoken-wo”
“Kojey Radical’s debut Reason To Smile drips with infectious confidence and celebration”
“Kojey Radical has been a visionary in the UK’s rap world for a while. With an endearing quality to his jazz-led melodies, this east Londoner’s tales of perseverance, love and more benefit from his observational style. He’s able to push his pen to the greatest heights, and on his previous releases – such as his stellar ‘Cashmere Tears’ EP and ‘Payback’, this album’s lead single featuring budding st”
