Brixton-born artist, rapper and producer GAIKA is due to release his forthcoming album, ‘Drift’, the most stylistically accurate representation of his personal tastes to date.

‘Drift’ is non-conforming and genre blending. Whilst hard to neatly fit in a box, the record feels like an avant garde blend of electronic, hip-hop, punk and grunge music featuring soundscapes recorded from GAIKA’s travels abroad. Shapeshifting and cinematic in style, GAIKA draws inspiration from musical greats; Prince, Wu Tang Clan, Massive Attack and John Coltrane, with his approach akin to the Pink Siifus, A$AP Rockys and Dean Blunts of this world.

GAIKA’s sound spans from grime, dancehall, R&B, electronic and beyond, often weaving in political commentary through his lyricism. New album, ‘Drift’, is an ensemble record with GAIKA as the central writer, working with collaborators bBbyMutha, KIDÄ, Azekel, Charlie Stacey, Chamber 45, Brbko, The Narrator (Amber Joy), SAMANTHA and more.

For fans of Massive Attack, A$AP Rocky, Young Fathers, Yves Tumor, Dean Blunt, Roots Manuva.

Red coloured 140g vinyl with artwork and layout by GAIKA. 12×12 insert with digital download code.

“Electronic music’s answer to Basquiat” – Dazed

“Britain’s most vital rapper.” – The Guardian

GAIKA is an active presence in the art scene. Previous projects and residencies have included Future Shock at 180 the Strand, Now Gallery, and the ICA, to name a few. His newest ventures will take place at Southbank and Hayward Gallery.

Forthcoming A/V installations include Sonar Festival and Pic Nic Affair (in addition to a live performance).

Gaika has worked with a multitude of artists on his past releases like SOPHIE, Mykki Blanco, Bipolar Sunshine, Dean Blunt/Babyfather and Mike Skinner (The Streets). Remixes for Kelela, Faithless, Empress Of, Liberato and more.