The Truth About 'The Rap Game UK'

[@callummoloney8649]

It’s a good show tbf, but the winners will never blow like Krept and Konan say they will

[@callumyt69]

Fos shoulda won, best artist to go on the show! And graft was deserved tbh he cold aswell.

[@Adam_K14]

It doesn't matter cause kicco fos graft non of these man blew they toured n one single BUT if they dont have the IT factor they wont be big Scufizzrr is a sikk mc but he anit big Chip is sikk but mans only got ppl attention when he's dissing Whos big now may not be big later This is a rap competition outside of a competition whos really lasted test of time Not alot rappers even d double e legend for raves etc but when did he pop off to the masses ??? Recently bludclart YEARS IN THIS ikea advert Thats his most famous thing Big narstie i remember narstie on a n dubz song vs naa he finally got big from uncle pain n then he got a show He not even know for music manly So to say ITS NOT ABOUT best rapper THATS all opinion D double e anit a sikk rapper he anit ghetts he anit kano he anit wretch 32 but guess what he got his own fing same as bruza as wiley ...wiley still around (bare ppl rate him highly ofcourse he's the godfather he's responsible for Alot for our music to go where it is now from skeppy jme Roll deep ,eskimo dances etc Bare fings So no competition will make you a big music person Only them selves can do that Big narstie is a big example (no pun intended) After years of struggling but being known by more our kinda music listeners He blew up like stromzy n.dem man

[@toughstreetz1309]

@@Adam_K14 for fos I’ve been following him since his grime words are weapons days, I always wanted to see him blow as he was very very underground but obviously a new side of him I saw during the rap game and after. He has got a bigger following now but is still underground unfortunately and he is very talented but most of these stars that are popping are things that are different and especially the whole tik tok blowing up songs as well

[@UrbnBarz]

'The BBC is all about box ticking...' You are so correct...

[@EssiProducts]

Ransom fa still so cold

[@Schwemlamabad]

This is the truth! Aint nothing else about it. Series 3 was WHACK, some talent, but it was ultimately pretty shite.

[@northmob9206]

I knew graft before hand, but seeing his single with play dirty has definitely given him more coverage, lets hope he can be the first to blow off that momentum

[@samantham5374]

The black and white actually looks so sick for an accident lol

[@kitwah9272]

I still come back to see what Zones is on on the regular. Though I agree mostly with what you're saying I feel like the way the show lets you get to know the artist's personality can aid my enjoyment and investment in their music.

[@Schwemlamabad]

Also, what you're saying about ratings etc is 100% right. I'm doing some work with the channel and they 100% are about: who is talking about us? how can we come across as a staple place for entertainment? how can we prove we are worthy of the TV licence!? :D

[@UrbnBarz]

Yes. Ride Music, keeping it real... You're so correct... FOS is an example of a guy who shoulda been able to use The Rap Game as a launch pad for his career... There are a couple from series 1 and 2 who shoulda been bigger, but it is what it is... Always enjoy your videos and in particular your subject matter. Keep grinding.

[@lewiskyle9870]

Deffo agree with everything you’ve said… do have to say the only person I’ve stuck listening too is FOS season 1.. still love his flow and delivery think he should have one. But love your content.. looking forward to the new season and your reactions

[@RIDEMusicYT]

FOS is 100% one of the standouts. Not sure he needed to go on the show really, but I wouldn't have said no in his shoes so... it's a hard one to judge!

[@Lightzmtg]

Artists are better off going on love island 😂 look at wez

[@RIDEMusicYT]

Hahah that's a fair point you know!

[@jayebaillie1808]

Mate there are guns all over the U.K. ahahaha

[@blvckemo_]

@see now you talking wass

[@jayebaillie1808]

@see now I feel you bro but it’s not a lie man, there are guns here. In my city in Scotland there is definitely guns as there have been cases of submachine and hand guns this year along with crossbow murders and machete tortures bear in mind cities in Scotland are tiny population wise. I agree there is not as many guns here as in America for obvious reasons, but there’s probably a bigger proportion of knife murders. Idk about one gun per hood as we don’t call it hoods up here, we call it schemes and I’d say out of the schemes in my city there is probably close to 1 gun per scheme. The thing is tho the schemes here are a lot bigger than the hoods in the US and are a lot less spread out so there isn’t as much warfare like I in the US since (correct me if I’m wrong) the hoods are very tight and densely populated in the US. Places like London are a lot worse gun wise but I can’t speak for them bro

[@micmorris4139]

RapGameUK: we want you me: tell em don’t waste my time

[@logosfocus]

nah nah nah nahh 🌬

[@ivywong-tebbitts2586]

Tell em don’t waste myyyyyy time

[@muchdankuk6580]

Graft is hard cant lie only person so far to deserve the W

[@lewisr7020]

Congrats on 12k subs btw!

[@Svqlee]

Great video man , your climbing the ladder to succeed

[@RIDEMusicYT]

Appreciate it man!

[@UrbnBarz]

In some ways a one single deal is great so long as the artist blows up off of it... Worse would be if they get tied into a 360 deal for years that they can't break out of (particularly if they make bank, but can't get a larger percentage off it, because of the deal they initially signed...) They can renegotiate a new deal from a position of strength/ or from a stronger position if their single blows up and if it doesn't they can then use the single as a way to shop round for a new deal... It's (Record labels) just like the casinos isn't it.. they always have the decks and the tables loaded in their favor.

[@MrDoM2K9]

Don't flop is the original OG for rap battles

[@youngaRLK]

No In the uk that was probably jumpoff

[@MrDoM2K9]

@@youngaRLK Don't flop is UK, but ye, Lord of the Mics, Jumpoff, all og's

[@jeeves_uk]

Badmouth rap battles were pretty good

[@grime_garage]

People forget Pro Green was a battle rapper before he went mainstream.

[@BlackBritishLibrary]

Seen your growth from early, keep going bro...we support you! Hopefully one day I'll get to interview you on our upcoming podcast! Keep it up bro 💪💪🏿🇬🇧

[@SBG_Arseny]

To say they are the best new artists is a huge statement and almost tries to undermine any up and coming artist in the UK. Though I'm glad you're shedding light on topics that I've never thought of about the music industry. Always nice to get the UK point of view. Also you are a down to earth person, I don't know you as well as I will in the future but, you've given me a chance to gain experience and think in new ways to produce for more commercial audiences. When you feel you need a break, just know we will be here when you get back. Your mental health is most important bro.

[@RIDEMusicYT]

Love man, you're a real one!

[@itsmrwallace6735]

Woah someone ACTUALLY SAID THE TRUTH...well done bro...glad someone finally came out an said whats really goin on! Its about Viewership NOT TALENT

[@lewisr7020]

Cause the thing is, with like zones she’s doing the best out of them, with graft recently and then shogun with bits and bobs, like overall they haven’t managed to blow to extents as many others who haven’t gone on here. Like you say it’s for entertainment, and man honey g and X factor don’t get my started on why I won’t watch that 😂

[@teeswrld]

They have had a lot of talented artists on the show. I hope to see more people from the show blow up. The only one I checked up on after their season was graft tbh.

[@Dr.G.Productions]

Always dope watch brother. Great video & content 👌💥💯🕊

[@RIDEMusicYT]

Thank you bro!

[@Kwakzino]

Good conversation as usual my bro 💯

[@RIDEMusicYT]

Thank you man!

[@coolrobo8177]

It’s not about being a star off the show ,it’s exposure

[@dextermorgan9505]

I watched about half an episode, all the rappers were DEAD and I couldn’t believe everyone was hyping them up on set, and had to shut it off ASAP.

[@rapchat731]

Worst line up

[@doyadirty3804]

They are dead but its oretty entertaining. Being from brum digbeth bound i saw the auditions bein done in the studio n most the artists from brum think they too big for it. The others that come theu aint nothin soexial but those who go on are HUNGRY so i give em that. Exposure is exposure

[@doyadirty3804]

Special* im shit with this iphone ting im a natual dingers phone man forgive the horrible typos lol

[@bruceleeds7988]

Which Episode? Which series?

[@dextermorgan9505]

@@bruceleeds7988 don’t remember the episode , pretty sure it was the last season aired. Fuxking shocking how bad it was , I see that bryn is on this one , might acc be half decent

[@jamessheehy4895]

Let’s agree the show was……you know!!!

[@ryansvlogsandvideos953]

still hear mate support you so much 👊🙂❤

[@clipz_elijah3986]

Interesting video learnt a lot from this

[@C75Live]

I watch the show but I hate the way the ones who start singing halfway through a verse get the most attention and praise. It's The RAP Game lol.

[@r1plug263]

Just about being a complete artist

[@lyndon9242]

Plus they pick versatile artists not straight spitters

[@oj4416]

Do a video about how uk music evolved from 2000s to now

[@Undercovertheory]

Straight facts, harsh truth. great video

[@Chigz10]

Agreed with a lot of your points but yeah, the contestants aren't the best talent the UK has to offer obviously which is why just being on TV isn't gonna make them blow and they should know that, it's just a chance at exposure that should be worth it for them cos they don't have much else going on that level. idk about everyone else but I still listen to quite a few of the old contestants and I probably wouldn't have otherwise

[@mintedham2203]

Yeah it’s crazy how the runners up usually blow

[@carrotman]

My folks checked the new series of this show out yesterday. Most of the rappers started in lockdown? We kept coming back to the fact the prize pot is £20k. That is not much more than a year's wages and yet they're treating it like they're gonna use the money to buy a few houses and a recording studio. No wonder they ain't getting huge talents on, some of those guys make that in 2 verses.

[@douglasmichael6480]

I disagree. I was a fan of D Live and Graft, but's let's be honest they haven't been putting out music consistently since Season 2 ended. Being on the Rap Game doesn't automatically mean you will be a star it gives you the exposure to take your career to the next level. A lot of these youths get on the show and get lazy. It's a constant grind. Write everyday, studio on the weekends. Even look at artists like Chip he's been on for 15 years, and his work rate is still crazy

[@dylanprice5397]

The only artists I’ve gone back and listened to (and enjoyed) from season 1 is ransom and fos, and from season 2, it’s graft, and this newest season the artist I want to see more stuff from is pocca tbh, maybe Kay Rico but idk

[@inndia]

💯

[@ririw8975]

I love the Rap Game uk but your defo speaking facts

[@r1plug263]

In 3 seasons 1 person always leaves everytime big sus

[@kerrwilson752]

Totally agree, loses so much of the “competitiveness”... especially when the s3 winner is leaked online by an ex employee hahah

[@StKilda1930]

Link?

[@dont5397]

Its the stigma . even if you win or loose . you will be known as the guy on that tv shows

[@jamessheehy4895]

All about Haze Da Martin this summer that guy is organic check him out peeps

[@AcesizOfficial]

Facts

[@athenar4186]

I would have to disagree slightly , initially the US rap game was the same no one really made it. But years later two have been quite successful (Big Latto and J.I). I think give it a few years it could be the same in the UK. Of course though it’s never guaranteed.

[@Vss86]

Season 1 winner done fuck all and I can't even remember his name even though he was sick on the show

[@Up2stndrd]

Check out OAKZY B on our channel, absolutely killed his #OnSite freestyle!

[@jeeves_uk]

I found out about TRG through shogun and was interested in it until they started trying to put him in a kilt and critisising him for lack of props when they fucked that up themselves and then edit the part where he says he had no props to make him look lazy

[@MrEzMs]

They didn't lie, they said they are looking for the next big MC not we have found the next big MC and we have to choose one.

[@leryeo]

Only person I can think off who made a career from something similar is j.i but he had a long break and changed his sound and style then he blew

[@Kwakzino]

💯

[@rk47_beats]

Mystery will always be appealing

[@lewisr7020]

All those photos behind you, channeling your inner gylfi 😉? But actually there’s record plaques and stuff there, what is it all?

[@RIDEMusicYT]

Hahah they're all actually like rapper cards, so it's like UK rap top trumps - go check out Stacks London and take a look at them. And the record is Kanye West's Gold Digger 🥇

[@wagwanbennydj6003]

Facts 🔥

[@lewisr7020]

I actually hope this isn’t anything bad 😂, cause I’ve enjoyed the rap games, regardless of the controversy that comes

[@RIDEMusicYT]

It ain't anything too bad, it's just me talking shit about tv talent shows really... ahah

[@lewisr7020]

@@RIDEMusicYT 😂 phew 😉, haha don’t we all enjoy doing that, good on you for speaking out anyway on talent shows and everything 👍

[@inndia]

Kinda agree... what happen to kicco season 1 want to hear more from graft poccaa and oaksly was excellent

[@107empiremusic]

Big facts

[@robertbowler9094]

Literally only keep up with fos and ransom .

[@r1plug263]

This is big facts look at the artist they put on a lot of them are mid compared to some young artist Iv seen but it’s interesting

[@leryeo]

Bryn is already doing quite big numbers so confused why she is going on this show?

[@Kwakzino]

More exposure gg

[@crooke80]

Biggups, some elements of that show absolutely spot on, 90 percent was an absolute joke tho. I'll teach you how to spit real bars live if you want some vip content

[@Bovvaa21]

Broo saying this literally yesterday.. Kept n konan only care about the show, not the artisit... Graft dropped his tune literally this week the news of this season coming to light. They like rah spaced this c*nt quick get his song out 😂

[@Bovvaa21]

Foot note, top video bro keeep doing you fo'sure

[@iRebz]

Yeah I have pocaa is harddd

[@Selz1977]

Someone’s probably already said this but Becky Hill was on the Voice series 1, didn’t even win but has a decent career now.

[@marlonjones2123]

Brynbp is killing it right now….🔥

[@mohammedharoon8627]

Fair play least your honest

[@AmazingAmazing12345]

FACTS

[@crooke80]

24 hours to write a 16 and flop 😜👌😂 I gas fresh 64s off the brain live. clashes where lit 👌 judging had me shouting at the TV. Dizzy was inspirational to see him getting gassed and bigging them up to carry on, some spot on tips, so much respect for that Don. I've asked all my favourites for collabs and done them live tributes, just get banned like all my live gas 😂😜

[@Modj1999]

I loved Kiico from season one and still listen, but I knew him from before the show as I live in his area (Islington). But if I’m being honest he’s fallen off in terms of musical output since the show

[@crud9439]

That’s down to poor work rate

[@Modj1999]

@@crud9439 Yeah I agree, an his most recent stuff is a different sound and not in a good way

[@douglasmichael6480]

Most of them do

[@kitwah9272]

Also wondering whether this is part of why Kiico ended up falling out with Krept and Konan after winning season 1? 🤔

[@martyQw12]

Fr like what happened to Kiico?

[@RIDEMusicYT]

No idea, I guess he just fell out of the public eye and ended up in the same spot he was in before the show? It's a shame though, he's talented asf!

[@jonnycrow7460]

Fos and shogun are the best thing from. It

[@itsmeitsmeitsme416]

The show was fixed f.o.s should Off won the first one

[@benhopwood3130]

He's right to be fair

[@cass4594]

Where was the lie? A lot of nails were hit on the head here. 📌🔨📌🔨📌🔨📌🔨

[@takingpopcorn1020]

I disagree with you saying know one came successful through the voice because becky hill got big of it lad

[@ReallyAverageJoe]

It's on the BBC what do u aspect..

[@colingeo6579]

Straight facts bro

[@M_RM.]

What about Zones

[@flo6826]

The shows not about turning someone into a big artist it’s about finding good artists and giving them exposure and the winner gets financial support to put into their music even if it is a one off. Any rapper i like on the show I follow their music afterwards. Think you’re confused with what the show is about and I bet if you were an artist you would want the exposure. This video actually pissed me off

[@mintedham2203]

Graft dropped he’s play dirty songs it’s quite decent tbf

[@RIDEMusicYT]

I love Graft man, mad talented. I really hope he blows up and makes me look stupid tbf. I'd rather be wrong in this situation haha.

[@mintedham2203]

@@RIDEMusicYT no lad it’s very true what you said tho I personally feel like tv shows like this are a wrong approach for a rap career

[@davidh3996]

Bro x factor has had loads of ppl have a career and make alot of p's but only whilst they are relevant but I do agree with what your saying cos I've been to Britain's got talent and its all planned who goes through ext and they make up the story. It's fake lol. Its TV bro

[@mrtaylorthevideocreator6840]

I agree. But he repeated the same thing over and over

[@paddykelly9226]

Money maker for krept n konan cause there music fell off

[@MRLX54]

Way way off and some of the contestants even spit better then them.

[@Jamitsofficial]

The same way you’ve made the thumbnail/title the way you have and chosen discus this “controversial” topic to then say the show is good for UK culture 🙄 were all after the views and will tick every box needed to secure them (even yourself). It’s the rat race we’re all in I’m afraid 🤷🏾‍♂️ even the big big BBC. They are competing with KZbin and Netflix they have to appeal to everyone, better yet it’s a public funded organisation. If they don’t represent the UK they’ll be scrutinised as to why content isn’t reflective of the public. Rap Game UK has improved year on year and S3 has probs the best talent.....team Pocaa over here 🏆🏆🏆

[@RIDEMusicYT]

100% get what you're saying, in terms of the thumbnail thing that's just playing the KZbin game. It's just got to be done like you say. I guess what I'm saying is it's the claim they're 'looking for the next artist to takeover the UK' that doesn't sit that well with me because as we've seen so far, it's just not true. These artists don't walk out of this show ready to takeover. Is it good for the UK scene? - yeah probably. Is it good for the 6 artists on there? - the stats say no right now... but I want to be proved wrong! Thanks for watching btw and taking time to write a well thought out comment, appreiciate your opinion 🙏

[@sweatycole1237]

1st series was shit 2nd series was best 3rd was mint pocca shoulda won

[@Blitzotb]

It’s all strategically placed plants by the industry to give their cringe artists exposure! Apart from big jest. It’s a joke he’s even on there because he’s a different caliber to the rest and could hold his own with krept and konan

[@crooke80]

Joke show is gonna get merked, whack judges, already had 2x taken down

[@Schwemlamabad]

It's called THE RAP GAME but as soon as someone does some hip hop styles they go all weird, cos it's meant to be about GRIME.... come on! Make it better - if it's about rap, let people rap even old skool style!

[@lindMW]

I enjoyed.the.rap game tho .

[@justmythoughts1567]

The Rap Game gives people a chance to have the spotlight on them this is very hard as a up and coming musician. A majority of the contestants have real talent and there’s no joke characters. This opinion is coming from someone who has no experience in the music business at all. Whether you’re on a reality TV show or an aspiring musician starting in your bedroom there’s only a small amount of people that actually make it in the music business period so this guys point is not really valid. Every single A&R in the world is looking for the next star. They look up and down the country for the next character and personality. The biggest starts in the world are characters. It’s not always about musical talent.

[@PinkzPerez]

industry plant tried to re invent herself as a rapper, calling herself different because....? has a "message"....scrubbed her insta clean and try pretend that she is up and coming. they scout for these shows and this show is a mockery of the art.

[@kerrwilson752]

Who are you referring to here?

[@PinkzPerez]

@@kerrwilson752 watch and guess. Do your research....

[@kerrwilson752]

@@PinkzPerez if season 3 then Bryn, she was signed to Virgin years ago I’m sure?

[@CeruleanSounds]

if they just picked best rappers it would be 5 from London and 1 from Eastleigh -MC 🕶

[@kevinlows760]

I got my first start covering uk rap... why not pop or rock?? 🤨😅 we know were these guys come from

[@unpopularopinion2647]

I disagree with your opinion based on the fact that krept & Conan have passion for music passion for watching talent. Obviously the show has to be dramatised a little. I think the real problem is the artists they bring on the show. They are trash let’s be real.

[@northside2southside12]

Fos

[@muckyeyes89]

Putting it simply, the contestants on The Rap Game are just below average or downright shit rappers. That's the truth. Whether they went on the show or not they were never gonna make it because they aren't good. Even more than that, none of them have the right look/image to make it, they are mainly alternative weird types from small towns around the UK. Corny.

[@pnmusic6206]

Zones and Graft are very decent rappers from series 2. F.O.S should of won series 1.

[@DF-ci3xf]

No cap

[@malikomuchimba6876]

Fos