About

Chef is an artist known for showcasing an exceptional talent for skilled lyricism, in-depth storytelling and impactful punchlines.

“For those who dare to dream” - Chef The Rapper

Born and raised out of Aberdeen, Scotland, Chef spent much of his childhood in London, Nigeria and the US (mainly Baltimore and Atlanta). His music draws from inspirations from all these areas and takes listeners on a journey through Southern US rap, UK Grime, Afrobeat and Jazz.

Backed by Radio 1 as one of their Top Tips for 2022, Chef has found himself as one of the most prominent rising artists in the Scottish scene. This is highlighted by headlining the famed King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut for their Summer Nights Festival 2023, 2 Scottish Alternative Music Award nominations and the numerous features from platforms, including BBC Radio Scotland, Link Up TV, Up2Stndrd, STV and CLASH Magazine.

Following being shortlisted for 2023 BBC Introducing Act of the Year, Chef’s latest endeavours see him delve further into his multi-genre abilities, blending sounds of hip hop, rap, funk, trap and grime to create a truly unique sound.

A pioneer of true showmanship, Chef lives for breaking the rules of convention, and by the words “Do What You Love”.

Awards & Recognitions

BBC Introducing Act of the Year 2023 Shortlist

King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut Headliner 2023 Summer Nights

Selected as one of BBC Radio 1 & BBC Introducing 2022 Top Tips

5X BBC Scotland Track of the Week

1X BBC 1Xtra Track of the Week

3X A&R for BBC Track of the Week

Featured artist on 2X “Scottish Album of the Year” Top 10 Albums

Live Performance in “BBC TUNE Stays In” alongside Biffy Clyro

Selected as one of the BBC Introducing 2021 Collective

Support Artist for Nafe Smallz, Sam Wise, Benny Banks & Big Narstie

Star of his own BBC iPlayer documentary & Martin Compston’s Scottish Fling

Official performer at COP26, Royal Literary Festival & Otherlands Festival

Best Hip Hop & Best Newcomer SAMA Nominee 2021

Featured on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio Scotland, iPlayer and Radio 6

A&R for “Cloud 9” album by Louis Seivwright (over 100,000 streams)

Notable Clips