Normally when it comes to UK Hip hop i have an aversion to acappella videos. half the time its poorly written verse about subjects that bore me to death. Although i know Illaman from his hilarious twitter account, i hadnt really heard too much of his stuff. We have friends in common who swear that he’s great and when the first video appeared i had to watch. The way that he murders the Diplo + Afrojack beat is great but also the fact that he can make you think, laugh and smile all in the same verse is something fantastic. Recently we have seen a rise of a certain type of rapper but not someone that could be a proper all rounder. Trust me i think Illaman is that. Don’t think so? His second video sees him spit about the dangers of unprotected sex and generally being a running around thinking you are king when you are young. It’s a verse that reminds me of coming to london and being reckless. Trust me every young guy in london will relate. The Klose One (Look At Me Now) is above and the lean in a lift video is below.
