West London rapper W1ZZY is continuing his rapid rise in UK rap with the release of his latest mixtape, VOICE OF THE 6, a 12-track project that has already surpassed 1 million streams since its release on May 29th, and soared to No. 2 on the Apple Music Hip-Hop/Rap Album Chart.
Positioned as more than just a collection of songs, VOICE OF THE 6 serves as a bold declaration of intent from one of the UK’s most promising emerging voices. Built on authenticity, sharp lyricism and personal storytelling, the mixtape showcases an artist determined to carve out his own lane within British rap.
Speaking about the project, W1ZZY described it as “an unfiltered and unapologetic statement piece,” a sentiment that runs throughout the mixtape. Accumulating more than 150,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, W1ZZY has steadily built momentum over the past year, earning recognition from fans, industry figures and media outlets alike. With VOICE OF THE 6, he takes another major step forward, delivering a project that reflects both his artistic growth and increasing confidence.
The mixtape features an impressive roster of collaborators, including UK rap heavyweights K-Trap on “More Than Rhymes“, Blade Brown, Youngs Teflon and Rimzee. Each artist has played a significant role in shaping the modern UK rap landscape, making their involvement a strong endorsement of W1ZZY‘s talent and potential.
Behind the boards, VOICE OF THE 6 benefits from production by some of the UK’s most sought-after beatmakers, including Michelin Shin, M1OnTheBeat, Carns Hill and Louis Aura. Their contributions provide a rich sonic backdrop that balances hard-hitting rap production with moments of introspection, allowing W1ZZY‘s storytelling to remain at the forefront.
With streaming numbers rising rapidly, support from established artists and widespread industry recognition, VOICE OF THE 6 feels less like a breakthrough moment and more like the beginning of a significant new chapter.
Stream VOICE OF THE 6 below.
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