This Is Killing UK Rap…

[@km24329]

In my opinion, PinkPantheress is a prime example of a genius innovator from the UK. If you pay attention to her moves as an artist over the years she’s done everything perfectly; not just with her brand image and all that but the music itself the way she brought back garage type of music to a newer generation & also built an audience in the US through tiktok. She’s 1of1. We just need more of that level of thinking in the rap scene we’re too complacent.

[@bpm_prodz]

Best UK content creator rn 🔥

[@dagr2089]

Wrd

[@nerocubed]

beg

[@maxasher1188]

Hundo

[@onlyenzoYT]

@dagr2089Jesus loves u

[@onlyenzoYT]

@@nerocubedrepent

[@darkemperor418]

It’s all fish music now because US and UK listeners have an attention span of a fish.

[@qedamawiessene5827]

all lets get wavy and hype low IQ music

[@SSW.]

sad truth

[@Dresstosweatdottv]

facts - tankz is a fish too

[@darkemperor418]

@@Dresstosweatdottv ain’t we all

[@AjHaleyClips]

What do you mean by fish

[@Bankroll8anks]

Dave is a great example of 'Less is more'

[@Titan.Jack007]

Pour coke by SL sounds almost exactly the same as berlin. Once rappers find a sound that attracts a fairly large audience they stick with it because they're scared to explore new sounds that may potentially scare away some of the audience. It has to do with confidence in their craft and the want to be different.

[@kilokay5506]

Bro coming like prime AyyOnline with that hair and set up

[@8luntman]

didn’t even realise who you were when i first started watching but icl you been my favourite to watch for months now🧡

[@leonpalmer2429]

All black UK music has a 6 year span then 'dies' from the main stream. Happened with jungle happend with garage happened with grime happended with tech house happened with UK funky happend with afro swing and now UK rap

[@11bornrich]

Depends, if you count "trap rap" under UK rap then it's had a strong run since 2014ish but if you separate it, even Trap rap only had maybe a 4-6yr run as well but I think UK rap is too much of a broad term, Dave, Clavish, Blade, Nines, Potter, Cench, Ghetts, Asco, K Trap, Morrisson, M24, even some drill artists can be classed as "UK Rap". UK rap has been strong since the 2000s but really took off in the 2010s & is still going whereas garage, grime, funky etc... all died relatively quickly, it was a wave. Even Afro swing but UK Rap isn't really a wave.

[@onlyenzoYT]

@@11bornrichrepent

[@onlyenzoYT]

Jesus loves u

[@theone77443]

@onlyenzoYT man said repent looool did

[@11bornrich]

@onlyenzoYT your mother

[@rkenzo17]

Tankz speaking facts still the uk scene lacks innovation that’s why I make my own style in my music

[@RandomSR-ij1yz]

Lacks pressure

[@demandcollect]

Central See set pace for UK success. Everyone else minus Dave has a lot to compete for and gain even more when you think now the uk market can go global

[@mpq2394]

@tankz I'm from Texas but lived in the UK now 21 years. Totally hear what you're saying about the US positivity vs UK.

[@JackCooper243]

I think there’s an issue with British culture in general that I’ve noticed from successful people whether it’s people in my family, people with successful careers, or business owners. You work hard for a couple years then when you get the fruits of your labour you slow down and just decide to cruise on your success. I’ve met a lot of business owners for example that aren’t interested in growing anymore. They just want to maintain the same level of success instead of elevating themselves further so they can maintain their lifestyle(s). It’s easy to say it’s laziness but when you’re very successful and feel like you’ve got everything in life how do you stay motivated? People here want to get successful for different reasons. You go to the US and people want to dominate the fields they’re in whether that’s music, dentistry, engineering, or whatever. Over here people want to get successful so they don’t have to work as much or at all.

[@othienoburton5432]

You have a point , when me and my friend launched our e-commerce company in the uk found that the market was very lazy and happy to be went to the US things just took off

[@km24329]

This is a fair analysis

[@nathanw9770]

The UK is a small economy in terms of entertainment compared to the likes of the US so if you want to make it really big you have to either move there or gain attention from Americans.

[@Knines]

People care about talent, just not enough. It's way more about looks and catchiness + a hint of difference, that's it.

[@Zebuuu7]

Central cee has been genius in his collabs/marketing. Drake, ice, lil baby, la leakers, controversial lyrics for the 10 seconds viral tiktoks. He knows he’s gotta stay dropping while he has the spotlight. Everyone has a 10 second attention span nowadays

[@OfficialTS25]

UK rap was a competitive market 3 years ago, now the big guys know they are big and don’t need to waste their time competing with the new generation like that. It’s a bad thing and also a good thing, I think this is the year where the mainstream shifts and drops big global projects allowing the underground guys to make way and start competing again.

[@gavinallen4601]

You should turn these into livestreams bro

[@ayt_a]

The dance/club/garage scene is due to come back and blow. Artists on a similar wave to gab3 & Skepta like Lancey, Fimi etc. are gonna be household names in a few year's time.

[@darkemperor418]

Yh right

[@km24329]

Doubt it. they don’t have a mass appeal. Not saying they won’t do festivals or maybe even O2 one day, but a big part of their draw is that you have to “get it”. It’s a niche sound that ain’t for everyone (speaking about Len and Fimi specifically)

[@kosh9019]

Mmmmhmm brighter days family due to blow

[@darkemperor418]

@@kosh9019 and you think that’s a good thing blow over talent

[@laezie]

dave's catalogue of music is crazy, he could honestly never drop anything but ft's for the rest of his career and would still be doin numbers

[@etrur2595]

He's our Kendrick icl, he's letting Cench 'Drakeify' the music scene over here because most the stuff that's poppin over here now is meaningless and made for clicks. Rate Cench's workrate highly but Dave's gotta help propel the mainstream UK sound to return music to an art form rather than a quick cash grab like we're seeing these tiktok artists doing

[@Pygmegoat420]

Crazy how true this is

[@kf9926]

@@etrur2595what about how Dave ducked chip

[@Abon345]

@@etrur2595Dave isn’t the only U.K. rapper that can do that. There are people underground who could do the exact same. The U.K. loves to only show light on those who are big when there is talent elsewhere that needs a push

[@scarzwr]

I told man Dave is the greatest artist of this generation. Simple. He is actually that good on every level but I’d say it’s an oxymoron for him to not drop but there is no1 who can compete.

[@SSW.]

@@scarzwr I hear dat icl

[@Certy000]

I hear you but top dogs don’t really drop too frequently. That’s how they keep the suspense and mystique going Kendrick goes years without dropping so does j Cole

[@brownskindragon]

Tankz is right if you’re innovative and creative in the scene you become punished for it , it’s extremely intimidating for people. Your ideas get heavily scrutinised and people go out there way to sabotage you for it , and once it proven to work everyone jumps at it like a pack of wolves and don’t even want to credit the source.

[@deemills495]

The problem is that all these uk artists we grew up listening to before the streams and monetisation got introduced, everyone started getting money and got comfortable facts! First thing they do is buy chains watches then houses then they travel then they start investing then next thing you know they say fuck that I’ve got passive income I’m chilling! When money wasn’t flowing in the industry like that everyone was hungry and creating more them same artist go and bounce to America and Dubai then we don’t hear nothing and then act like they been balling from the very beginning, Further more anytime grime gets poppin again it’s because the music scene is currently dead grimes made a come back about 9 different time 🤣

[@km24329]

this is nothing but facts. especially the dubai part idk what that’s about but eh live your life lool. everyone’s too comfortable or is just doing a btec version of something from america i hate it

[@deemills495]

@@km24329 btec version of America I was gonna write something like that but that’s 100%

[@deemills495]

Further more anytime grime gets poppin again it’s because the music scene is currently dead grimes made a come back about 9 different time 🤣

[@oracularmass9713]

As a 16 year old who has never properly used tiktok to see the attention span of people around me its concerning

[@sleepwalk2thejeweller]

i agree but stop acting so wise bro ur still poor

[@sirius.siri3]

@sleepwalk2thejeweller lmao as a 21 year old that made me chuckle

[@Ezzz99]

@sleepwalk2thejeweller😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sw6xldn]

Dave doesn’t have to do anything. Can’t rush greatness

[@RAXXSMONTANA]

Tankz officially surpassed Fesify on Straight UK content and consistency

[@drntv8075]

you should drop a vid on how talented uk arist that are upcoming can look to infrestate the market

[@laezie]

^^^^^

[@douBBle0306]

How they can what? “Infrestate” is not even a word😂

[@drntv8075]

@@douBBle0306 yk what I mean lol

[@shaunjames4502]

*infiltrate

[@Alfie-u4v]

Don’t sleep on Trizz from south Birmingham he is the coldest

[@brtankz]

Trizz is one of my favourite U.K. rappers at the moment, but he needs to chill with the lean 😂😂😂

[@foodieintelligent2621]

Imagine a Headie One and Dave EP with one of the songs feat. RV😮

[@damnthatjigga2blacc606]

That last 2 minute rant was the realist shit said for any artist in the UK scene on the come up

[@labrat_aus]

bro how you dropping this much? the work ethic crazy 🙌 had to subscribe 🙌

[@EarthSummed]

UK and US rap are both on a decline. The UK hasnt had a breakthrough star since Arrdee in 2020. The last big rapper from America was Ice Spice and she's fallen off already. Everyone's attention spans are fried, they're not interested in anything but a 10 second video. This issue is going to affect all content; movies, sports etc.

[@brtankz]

Correct, but this is the best time to infiltrate. Whoever can adapt and execute the best will win.

[@nathanw9770]

You clearly haven't listened to any music from America this year because how have you forgotten about the big 3? Also america has such a big music industry that artists don't even have to go international which is why you haven't heard much.

[@who_is_dis]

I think the main factor there is that these aren't even actual artists worth anything. Just quick flashes in the pan / cash grabs from impressionable children with short attention spans.

[@foobrazy]

​@@nathanw9770they blew like 15 years ago

[@km24329]

@@foobrazy it’s still true that they’re basically keeping the rap game alive. labels were in a drought before 2024 you could hear it in the music; they’re going through a rebirth and the beef was a big part of that. meanwhile the UK…

[@OI6l]

Never in my life did I think I’d hear Tankz sing “The Thick Of It” 🤣🤣 what a legend

[@UKHipHopdaily]

I think it’s just everything outside the music for Dave is long … like it’s a whole routine again .. dropping album everyone congratulating you touring blah blah etc .. the boy wah live a lil be human lool

[@km24329]

This is a fair point lol nobody talks about it, but imagine having to prepare yourself to do a tour across the country for months on end or even multiple countries around the world and u have no choice but to do it if u decide to release music especially if ur under a big label loool that’s hell. But that’s the game 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@xrpmoon9945]

Tankz carrying KZbin rn u should go bait face my guy and start doing more collaborations could be huge in this space bro 💯🚀

[@TH3YGXNE]

He basically is at this point what more can he do

[@xrpmoon9945]

@@TH3YGXNEhe’s got the potential to be a household name like Ksi

[@qedamawiessene5827]

never heard a DAVE track in my life wouldn't even know his voice if i heard it . Roots Manuva probably the most successful rapper out of the UK for global recognition and stages he's been on and acknowledgement from beyond the rap music scene

[@Valter-Andrade]

Even though Dave hasn’t released anything 2024 I’m still l listening to his stuff

[@foodieintelligent2621]

Bro! Ngl you talking too much sense, it’s most likely because these guys have lots of money so they can afford to kick back and relax as well as play the game so well, but adapting to various genres at the right time 😊. Also, I don’t really look tough on rappers releasing shit because it’s not my business, as some could be going through personal stuff etc., or just got others things to focus on. 10:30 So on point! 🙌🏾. And the point about releasing unreleased songs makes so much sense as well.

[@michael43567]

This is why we shouldn't hate on Central Cee. His music isn't really for me, but I respect his workrate

[@Evemeister12]

This is why we need to embrace the classical forms of music. Beautiful instruments, harmonies and elegant sophistication.

[@prod.kenuthia]

2:25 Oh my days man

[@zeknight4352]

It ain’t that deep g 🤦‍♂️

[@dym6464]

When Ksi says pen I thought ‘p*ki’ might slip out he’s a waste man

[@yunkstarmuzic]

I do all sorts of music as hard as it is to get anywhere I still have a mad passion for it big up to all artists trying to make it 🙏💯

[@Abel2DoThis]

They haven’t heard of me in the Uk yet & Im kinda glad for that

[@viraqjit]

Playboi Carti haven’t dropped an album in over 4 years now, and he has over 52 million monthly listeners on Spotify and he’s only getting bigger and bigger

[@metalxmetalxmetalxmetalx]

Algorithm make it this way .

[@M4X2COLD]

These man are waiting for some big uk track to drop so they can capitalise. Respect to anyone who's dropping stuff atm

[@presidentbrush5412]

Slight correction , Cench dropped a EP project in 2023 which was quality imo

[@itzjimz1699]

To be fair Kendrick went 5 years without dropping an album. Kendrick dropped DAMN in 2017 and then dropped Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers in 2022.

[@brtankz]

When he came back ppl weren’t really rating big steppers like that, he had to come for drake and dethrone him (debatable) to maintain his position. I think the US is way more competitive.

[@kf9926]

@@brtankzyeah Dave let chip call him out on his hypocrisy, can’t compare Dave to Kendrick. Kendrick is a real hip hop man. Dave is a pianist

[@km24329]

@@brtankz lol this is a silly take

[@michael43567]

He had a black panther soundtrack album in between

[@Bels3000]

@@brtankz this is a funny angle. What metric is being used for people weren't rating MMATBS?

[@nameisamine]

It's not just about established acts, where's the competition? There's a lack of new artists with commercial breakthroughs.

[@scobezOfficial]

Smashing it bro

[@JosephPritchard-z5o]

Fye commentary

[@ethemanual]

He’s not dropping because of his label, styling it out nicely though

[@brtankz]

Elaborate. You think he wants his deal to end? They’re not letting him drop? He’s not happy with the split? Cuz them not letting him drop when he’s a cash cow makes 0 sense to me

[@ethemanual]

I think it’s a mix of different things, management changes, shifts in strategy etc the music scene isn’t the same as when Dave dropped his last album Also think he was able to meet targets on his contract just from his last ep with CC, so he’s definitely looking into grabbing a better contract after his current one is over… he knows he can, especially after making an ep with Central & knowing the type of contract Central has.. they both have completely different payouts. Just my opinion

[@gserco1806]

2:12 Batman couldn’t beat this kinda information outta me 😭😭

[@DrillMedia2024]

Hopefully 2025 ur going to bring back the podcasts

[@tiredsince20]

The scene will come back to where it was slowly but surely to its prime which in my opinion was 016 - 019. I think u should invest in guys like Laicositna , JayG , Adz , Taifunds, Zeddy, Beezy etc. guys with a lot of potential who I personally think can bring quality back to uk rap

[@Ice07TV]

Keep going bro big fan of your content and consistency

[@ldnr4442]

Please bro, GET A THUMBNAIL DESIGNER. I want you to do well

[@kawhi2k633]

Believe Nuh man tanks greatness takes time patience is everything

[@quotez101]

🔥 Important video for the scene

[@liamslore]

Cmon Tankz

[@brtankz]

Come on bro 👊🏾

[@MisyeDiVre]

Peep Novelist too. He keeps changing it up.

[@mcsplays]

Nah LB youre drinking too much lean🤣🤣🤣

[@TWEAKZfrfr]

have no fear mandem tweakz is here 🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@tadiamonds4061]

Drop me 1 million ill change the uk scene

[@TheSTr8Gunner]

A bit misleading they havent dropped SOLO projects. The dave and cench combined project was 2023

[@Snapshot-d8o]

They gotta recoup bro

[@jackaljohnjoe3592]

i feel like pen games doing something a lil special atm along with scorcher and a few others resurrecting the old grime scene but i could be chatting

[@lewislawson6875]

No mention of fredo crazy Aitch deffo a top darg

[@lewislawson6875]

Agree with everything your saying tho

[@Blackstar-4000]

The uk is just chilled.

[@-Jemzy-]

Yhhh mans waiting till I got some music recorded then can drop consecutively

[@t1zzgw0p50]

That snus mountain on the table 😭

[@drewreynolds1649]

Ngl Dave and jhus was the prime legends in the game

[@RandomSR-ij1yz]

American dream is actually fr, the owner of starling said something similar as well 1:48 ish

[@locoasian122]

😂😂😂 that Ksi tune is addictive ngl

[@MSKDPodcast]

We need Dave back in the mix, only a few man holding it down in the UK RN

[@JB53522]

I see a tankz video & click it straight away

[@kiot7042]

KEEP DROPPING BRO I LOVE THESE VIDS

[@brtankz]

Appreciate it brother, don’t plan on stopping

[@kiot7042]

@ YEE THATS WASSUP because the Uk music industry has so much potential to be talked about and it’s interesting hearing it from someone who’s had experience within the industry

[@seasidebeatsuk]

Kenzo coming for them real rap man

[@LeyG-s3t]

3:00 i think ppl like this chooses to not release,he has mutiple albums hes probably written. I have lyrics and songs that are better than most UK industry plant,whether they buy their views or not. But i choose not to release bc it takes time to build a fanbase,and the wrong artists are getting views. My lyrics are better than alot however the dumbed down songs always seem to have more limelight.

[@ethemanual]

6:04 Fire fi dat

[@kf9926]

Dave needs to reply to chip

[@RandomSR-ij1yz]

I deleted my uk playlist fr 😂😂

[@kevink01639]

6 seconds in and J cole, kendrick answers your question lol

[@lew0]

Cardi in the same boat ain't dropped in 8 years no way to top the last leaves them in limbo. Simz is carrying the whole of the UK!

[@ProdPhxntom]

9:55 holy crashout brudda

[@RTTMFN]

Tankz 2025 take over💯🤟

[@B6_offical6]

Spitting fax

[@kosh9019]

Big up Nia Archives IZCO and Reek0, uk dance music due to take over again soon!

[@mixit2010]

Your right everything you said knocked the nail on the head.if you want something you have to go get that work you cant expect things to just happen and your right about theres nuff space out in the music scene but half these guys dont have the con to step up talking about thste on job but sitting down eating pizza watching Netflix when they should pushing there work.i notice with these up coming gen they start something they get a reaction then they think that's it I'm know😂🎉.no your not cause theres 100 of other guys who are putting and doing more work😂so yeah I feel this video so true the point😂.theres a saying and it goes like this"YOUR ONLY GET WHAT YOU PUT OUT THERE"😂so if your not putting the work out there the top dogs will always run the music scene😅but if you come with the passion of christ nothing will stop you we🎉true storys and thanks for this video made my day😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MartinJr..]

Am i the only one who sees the mountain of snus on his table😂😂😂

[@wittyexquisite]

Cardi B went 4 years without making an album in the U.S. an she's still in the lime light so don't feel so bad.

[@FYMedia-77]

Tankz does not miss 🥇

[@SportsHitTV-qx1sm]

It’s not the UK It’s about circles.

[@MAD731]

Bro your so right

[@rememberme-zb8gl]

Big skeppy finna drop soon

[@london8615]

Chy Cartier, Fimiguerrero, Len, YT, Finesse Kid etc

[@epicgotjokes2088]

The money they’re making is making them lazy

[@MK-jq7vi]

Kendrick went 5 years without an album

[@nathanw9770]

3:36 Kendrick

[@kf9926]

Kendrick is a real rapper. Look how Dave ducked chip

[@g8enh]

The manc accents jokes haha

[@rayyisbaee9132]

Playboi carti last dropped an album in 2020 and teased his new album for 2024 and proceeded not to drop the whole year 💀

[@skaytrek8841]

The uk’s akademiks Snm