Out now, “Welcome To London” is the latest single from infamous Roll Deep MC Flowdan, featuring production from Plastician AKA Chris Reed. Taken from his forthcoming album out later this year on Tru Thoughts, this formidable new material finds Flowdan continuing the trajectory kicked off by his solo album, ‘Disaster Piece’ [Tru Thoughts], which gained heavy media support and top accolades.
“Welcome To London” tackles the daunting nature of the city; one that may seem welcoming and beautiful to tourists, but not to those who experience it in day to day life. Shining a dark light on his hometown, Flowdan explores the melting pot of London and the instincts that bring its diverse population together. “Everybody is after the same thing – survival. This track is about survival after the ‘Disaster Piece’.” Flowdan explains, “We might not always see or understand them, but everyone has pressures and because of this you must be versatile in order to survive”.
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