EP

rise and win (2025)

Combining the production powerhouses of Bexblu, Vagrant Real Estate & Dylan Hingston, namesbliss delivers another gem in his quickly growing catalogue of alternative and jazz inspired hip-hop, further establishing himself as one of the rap frontrunners in the UK.

From the sparse and smooth melancholia of selman messages to the skittering attack of ego lyrics, namesbliss deftly moves between pockets and flows, equally comfortable with Grime braggadocio and surgical self-examination, dropping introspective lyrics around self-belief, faith and remaining consistent in the face of adversity.

Bexblu, VRE and Dylan Hingston draw from their expertise in live instrumentation throughout the EP, pulling inspiration from jazz, soul and blues with crisp drum programming to provide glowing backdrops of Rhodes piano, brass and strings to bliss’ exploration. “rise and win” sits as a standout project of the mellow grime resurgence, and firmly places each of its contributors at the forefront of this sound.

“sometimes I wanna duck and hide, but I’m gonna rise and win..”

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