Bemz

Awarded DJ Mag’s Breakthrough MC/Vocalist Best of British Award and named BBC Introducing’s first-ever ‘Scottish Act of the Year,’ Bemz is just getting started.

Born in Nigeria, raised in South London, and later moving to Stranraer, Scotland, Bemz discovered his voice in unexpected places. From freestyle sessions with his brother at 15 to studying sound production and releasing his SAY Award-nominated debut album Saint of Lost Causes in 2020, Bemz’s journey highlights the expansive cultural reach of rap.

Supported by outlets like Clash, The Skinny, and BBC platforms including Radio 1, 1Xtra, and 6 Music, his raw and emotionally charged music is strikingly honest. Bemz has made the SAY Award shortlist, won the Scottish Music Awards ‘Sound of Scotland’ title, toured with The Snuts supported Example, CASISDEAD and Grandmaster Flash, debuted at TRNSMT, and headlined sold out shows at SWG3’s Warehouse and Edinburgh’s Sneaky Pete’s. He’s also impressed with performances at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Tallinn Music Week, and festivals like Kelburn Garden Party and Youth Beatz.

His EP Nova’s Dad revealed his introspective side, exploring themes of family and self-acceptance, while high-energy tracks like G.O.M (Gyallie On Me) and Rowdy, a collaboration with Paisley’s Washington, showcase his evolving sound.

A standout achievement of 2024 was founding M4 Festival in Glasgow with DF Concerts, celebrating Scotland’s diverse music scene and headlining its debut event to a packed crowd. In addition to the main festival, Bemz regularly organises smaller M4 events, spotlighting up-and-coming Scottish talent and providing a vital platform for emerging artists across hip hop, rap, grime, and R&B.

His collaborations continue to elevate his profile, including teaming up with EA Sports for the launch of EA Sports FC 25 alongside Celtic FC and traveling to Euro 2024 with JD Sports to present for their channels. With new music on the horizon and a support slot at a sold-out Barrowlands show for the acclaimed jazz collective corto.alto, Bemz’s trajectory continues to rise, with no signs of slowing down.