CreezOn Unlocked: Inside the Raw Sound of GRIP HOP
At just 21, the Birmingham-based artist CreeZon has pioneered GRIP HOP, a bold fusion of Grime’s razor-sharp lyricism and Hip Hop’s soulful storytelling, layered with melodic choruses and orchestral intensity. In this candid interview, CreezOn reveals how his formative influences—from breakdancing to Ghetts, from gospel to J Dilla—have led him to redefine UK rap’s sonic identity. Fresh from performing alongside Lady Leshurr and JayKae with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, he opens up about crafting music rooted in authenticity over virality. CreezOn also shares insights on the cinematic concept behind his forthcoming EP and how his music, including standout track ‘Chosen One,’ is finding its natural place within film, TV, and gaming. Your signature GRIP HOP sound is a bold sonic statement. What led you to develop this style, and how do you see it shaping the future of UK hip-hop? Across my journey, I’ve been influenced by and dabbled in many music genres, both as an artist and as a producer. When I first started recording music, I made quite a few Afro-swing, Trap and Drill tracks, cos that’s what was trending at the time. But as I grew older, and more confident in my sound, I started […] The post CreezOn Unlocked: Inside the Raw Sound of GRIP HOP appeared first on A&R Factory.

At just 21, the Birmingham-based artist CreeZon has pioneered GRIP HOP, a bold fusion of Grime’s razor-sharp lyricism and Hip Hop’s soulful storytelling, layered with melodic choruses and orchestral intensity. In this candid interview, CreezOn reveals how his formative influences—from breakdancing to Ghetts, from gospel to J Dilla—have led him to redefine UK rap’s sonic identity. Fresh from performing alongside Lady Leshurr and JayKae with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, he opens up about crafting music rooted in authenticity over virality. CreezOn also shares insights on the cinematic concept behind his forthcoming EP and how his music, including standout track ‘Chosen One,’ is finding its natural place within film, TV, and gaming. Your signature GRIP HOP sound is a bold sonic statement. What led you to develop this style, and how do you see it shaping the future of UK hip-hop? Across my journey, I’ve been influenced by and dabbled in many music genres, both as an artist and as a producer. When I first started recording music, I made quite a few Afro-swing, Trap and Drill tracks, cos that’s what was trending at the time. But as I grew older, and more confident in my sound, I started […]
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