Blacksmith is a staple of the UK hip hop scene. An MC and producer from Bristol, his journey has stretched across festivals, tours, and stages alongside some of the culture’s greats..
From Glastonbury to Germany’s Fusion Festival, and tours across England and Greece, he’s lit up stages across Europe — sharing the spotlight with legends including Lupe Fiasco, Common, KRS-One, Jurassic 5, Conway The Machine, Redman, Dilated Peoples, Talib Kweli, Brother Ali, Kano, and many more.
As a creator, Blacksmith has collaborated with an equally heavyweight list: Jeff Wootton (Gorillaz), Hodgy (Odd Future), Statik Selektah, Skinnyman, Harry Shotta, Carasel, Stamina MC, Dynamite MC, Knytro, Dilated Peoples, with plenty more on the horizon..and has racked up millions of streams/views across various platforms as well as receiving national and international radio support..
Beyond the booth and studio, he’s a driving force behind Bristol’s hip hop culture — running events, hosting radio shows on SWU FM and Rinse FM, and providing a stage for both UK and US talent. With over seven years of promoting under his belt, Blacksmith has built a reputation not just as an artist, but as a connector — bridging communities, giving platforms and helping to push the scene forward in his hometown of Bristol