Stormzy
Stormzy is a grime artist from Croydon, London.
Croydon MC whose Gang Signs & Prayer was the first grime album to top the UK charts, and who headlined Glastonbury in 2019.
Who is Stormzy?
Stormzy (Michael Omari) is a rapper and singer from Croydon, South London, of Ghanaian descent. He first broke through with freestyle videos on YouTube.
Known for
"Shut Up" (2015), a freestyle over a grime classic, made him famous. Gang Signs & Prayer (2017) became the first grime album to reach number one in the UK, and in 2019 he headlined Glastonbury in a stab-proof vest designed by Banksy. "Vossi Bop" and "Own It" went to number one.
Style
A powerful, booming voice that switches between hard grime bars and soulful, gospel-tinged songs about faith and family.
Impact
Stormzy made grime a part of mainstream British culture. Through his publishing imprint and university scholarships he also invests in young Black talent.
Stormzy: quick answers
What genre is Stormzy?
Stormzy’s music falls under Grime. Stormzy is part of UK hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Stormzy from?
Stormzy is from Croydon, London.
What is Stormzy’s real name?
Stormzy’s real name is Michael Omari.
When did Stormzy start?
Stormzy has been active since 2014.
Which artists are similar to Stormzy?
If you like Stormzy, listen to Central Cee, Dave and Skepta.
