Ghetts has made a career from switching things up. He may not have the same breakout hits as Stormzy or Skepta but the rapper is one of the most influential grime artists around. He helped shape the scene with 2005's debut mixtape 2000 & Life but recently, he's been more interested in bending the genre in new directions than leaning on his own impressive legacy.
Ghetts started this year by picking up the Pioneer Award at the 2024 MOBOS. Recently released fourth album On Purpose, With Purpose saw him continue to evolve, with heartfelt reflections on masculinity and playful flexes helping create what he called "substance with a bit of grease".
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