Bawo Ruminates on His Journey with the Release of EP 'Legitimate Cause'

Rising star and London-based rapper Bawo releases EP ‘Legitimate Cause’. After dropping a handful of singles - ‘Same Team’ and ‘Not Just Yet’ from the highly anticipated project, the artist gifts a complete and steady 7-track EP proclaiming his focus on his music. A theme often explored in his music, the artist gets candid on his craft, leaning in to examine several subjects namely friendships, romantic connections, and his music being his solemn calling.

Flagged as one of the UK’s promising new talents, the artist has carved a space for himself on the scene. From the outset, the rapper has garnered leading support from his break-out fan faves like his 2020 ‘No Sleep’ through to his ‘Starts with a Text’. Pulling in audiences with his contemporary take, the rapper experiments with his sound adding elements of trap, drill, and Baile funk, neatly packaging his work with an alternative essence to match his signature and musing lyrical flair. Throughout the new offering, the rapper's endless flow and confidence are present as ever as this release seemingly signifies a new journey and even application for the artist as he labors his craft to reach new heights.

Showcasing a balanced collection of boisterous electric listeners to more pensive mood soothers. The rapper gets a little deeper in his lyrics as he confronts vulnerability and nuance throughout the EP with tracks like ‘Grace is Calling’, even picking up the tempo on ‘Stay Close’ with its synth-rich production and beat-heavy backing despite the likeness in its unguarded approach.

Setting the pace with a solid start to the year, the EP drops ahead of the rapper's debut headlining UK tour - The Conference Tour, with first dates kicking off in Cardiff on March 2nd. Joined by stellar acts, expect to see collaborator Reek0, as well as Luke RV, and Kiddus.