Motive105 Gets A Few Things Off His Chest Before Seeing Off 2021

Sophia Hill
Jan 8, 2022
1 min read

Motive105 has stepped into the new year with a clear mind. His words and career fueled by the superior combination of patience, passion and perseverance – united in perfect synchrony.

The West Londoner never misses when it comes to stirring lyrical content, reimagining and reinterpreting our perspective on manhood. The Drive Downtown: Part Two came out just last month at the tail end of 2021 – following on from his debut project released at the beginning of last year – The Drive Downtown: Part One.

The series is an in-depth exploration of sovereignty as 105 portrays a disarmingly vulnerable message confronting sacrifices made in order to survive. Read our full First Listen Interview with Motive105 here.

…And if you aren’t already tuned into his music, it might just be time to start paying attention.

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