Inspired by his influential father, the south
London Rapper takes drill to the next level on tracks addressing his recent spell in prison
South London rapper Loski was born into music: his father, Ty Nizzy, is one of the originators of “road rap” – the UK’s own version of US gangsta rap – and was a member of the Brixton rap collective PDC. Inspired by his dad, at one point Loski even started rapping under the name Lil’ Nizzy. But while Ty hung up the mic many years ago, his son has taken it to greater heights as one of
UK drill’s most respected exponents.
Introduced as a member of Kennington crew Harlem Spartans, Loski stood out, with his boyish tone and confident flow earning him a solid fanbase, but the path to success has not been easy. He went to
prison for possession of a firearm in 2019, which he claims he was forced to carry because of threats made against him and his mother. The experience of incarceration is a topic he explores in the lyrics and visuals for the song Allegedly, released shortly after he finished his sentence in 2020.