Frenzy: London’s Community Driven Rapper

East London Rapper Frenzy, is using his activism and passion for music to be a boanfide leader in his community. Coming off the release of his “Caesar” single released last month, he has kicked his career into full drive.

I had the pleasure of catching up with the London creative in a short Q&A session below. Frenzy openly discussed his role in his community, pursuing a career in music and inspiring the youth to achieve greatness.

Check it out below.

Respect: Who is Frenzy?

Frenzy: Frenzy is a modern day Robin Hood or Batman trying to do great things with barriers in my way.  I’m deep rooted in my community trying to drive a change for young creatives based on opportunities i never had.

Respect: What was the inspiration behind your “Caesar” record?

Frenzy: Caesar is a record i made during a space of feeling used. After creating the record and showing some of creative friends we figured out the song is about entitlement.

As an artist you learn that people want to discredit you or steal your ideas, as an African man history speaks volumes about what was taken from Africa, being from London Hackney i feel like if you don’t tread carefully your life could be taken. I’m just tryna’ stay sucker free.

Respect: How important is it for you to be a community activist who does music?

Frenzy: Its been a revelation for me, the work I have done in my community has helped re-inspire my drive and direction, feeling like time was running out was killing my creativity literally but accepting my position as an adult has reminded me of why i even picked up the pen (or the ipad lol) in the first place.

Respect: Why did you find it necessary to provide a creative space for emerging artists to perfect their craft in East London?

Frenzy: I have a little brother and he shows me so many talented young creatives who are clueless on where to go to develop their craft and build.My guilty conscience wouldn’t allow me to sit comfortably knowing that i have answers that could change young peoples lives and inspire them.

Especially with the level of violence out there and few youth clubs, me and my team needed a way of keeping these young people busy and off the streets.

Respect: What does the “Murder Mile” project represent?

Frenzy: Murder mile is the heritage of who i am and the conflict which has shaped my whole life, living with vultures but still being able to be myself. I hope it can educate/ inspire the generation after me. Its mentoring for the streets!

Respect: How has being from London impacted you musically?

Frenzy: Being from London is just nang, we have a certain aura about us. The way we dress, the way we say things and how assertive we are as people.

The close proximity of the city means I’m able to see the four corners and see different styles of fashion, slangs, haircuts and music. The size of the city means you can network with ease.

Stay tuned for his forth coming EP and press play below to stream his latest single.