Chiedu Oraka - Misfit. Download (via Bandcamp)

Mixtape download upon release on Friday 26th April 2023 delivered via email, in choice of file formats via Bandcamp.

Yorkshire rap pioneer, Chiedu Oraka delivers his most significant, transparent body of work yet in ‘Misfit’. Comprised of 12 tracks, ‘Misfit’ is a celebration of differences, a homage to those who are unapologetically authentic and unafraid to be unique in a society that pushes conformity. Chiedu is one such person. Raised in a predominantly white, North Hull council estate, Chiedu has never conformed, both in society and with his music. Feeling like an outsider for most of his life, Chiedu raises a call to arms with 12 tracks that share not only his own experiences but offers others who relate a chance to feel heard.

Misfit is a journey through Chiedu’s mind and life, addressing topics unexpected from a Black rapper and underrepresented in the music industry. From ‘Counselling’, a deeply intimate portrayal of Chiedu’s conversations with his therapist, to ‘Own Kind’ which pens an open letter to the music industry from the perspective of a black, northern artist, all the way through to ‘Standing Ovation’, documenting his journey through anxiety and imposter syndrome - Misfit is a raw, uncut manual that serves to impact all who listen.