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South London Rapper Lowkey Returns With New Track and Scheduled Mini- Tour

When Lowkey left the rap game at the height of his career four years ago, following the release of his critically-acclaimed album, ‘Soundtrack To The The Struggle’,  he left a gaping hole in the UK Hip-Hop.

Wanting to take some time for himself,  the then 26-year-old, real name Kareem Dennis decided to leave music to pursue education, and become more devoted to his faith. Announcing his departure On 17 April 2012, via Facebook to his 180,000 followers he said: “step away from music and concentrate on my studies”

While this was the official statement, many believe the underlying reason was that his activism against Britain & USA’s foreign policy led to scrutiny of Lowkey‘s music, speeches,  and alleged harrassment from the authorities, who were rumoured to have  raided his place of residence removing any documentation containing a Arabic writing.

After four years  of keeping his head down, we can now confirm that Lowkey will be resurfacing and dropping a video for his track, ‘Ahmed’  today Wednesday, July 27, 2016 on Global Faction, and  follow that with a mini UK tour starting in September. (See dates here )

Tweeting about his return friend and fellow MC, Akala said:

I can confirm this is for real the homie Lowkey will be touring in September https://t.co/oRnVWjIaI8

— Akala (@akalamusic) July 26, 2016

I’ve known for a hot minute but never wanted to spoil the surprise

— Akala (@akalamusic) July 26, 2016

Don’t get too gassed there won’t be a new album and he ain’t back forever. There will be SOME new material and a tour NOT whole album

— Akala (@akalamusic) July 26, 2016

Just managing your expectations as I know he plans to finish his studies. Big ups

— Akala (@akalamusic) July 26, 2016

So much has happened over the last four years, with Grime & UK Hip-Hop finding its feet,  experiencing its best period in history. The current political climate,  recent with police killings and issues around immigration and terrorism at all over the news, now is the  definitely the right time for a Lowkey return.

WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE

27th July 2016

w/c 25th July 2016