“Pray For Me” serves as the debut offering from UK native recording artist Ikes’ long awaited “Outside|In“ project. The cinematic small screen contribution was directed by Olan Collardy and inspired by the popular British crime drama series “Luther,” which features actor Idris Elba.

A few weeks back the London emcee debuted the visual as a joint effort with Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital: The SIGNAL. Now, we have the pleasure of experiencing the extended directors cuts via SBTV.

Check it out below and be sure to pick up his latest iTunes single “No Commercial.”

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“Pray For Me” serves as the debut offering from UK native recording artist Ikes’ long awaited “Outside|In” project. The cinematic small screen contribution was directed by Olan Collardy and inspired by the popular British crime drama series “Luther,” with starring actor Idris Elba. As the visual progresses Ikes is forced to make the tough decision of killing his former self in order to evolve into something entirely different. Watch as he embarks on an epic journey in Russell Simmons‘ All Def Digital: The SIGNAL presented visual.

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UK wordsmith IKES is back with the freestyle “Look Easy” over Action Bronson‘s Party Supplies produced “Easy Rider”. Inspired by the current freestyles on the circuit from Fabolous and now Jadakiss, IKES shows how confident he is with witty lines and a laid back attitude proving to the world just how easy he makes rap look.

With EP Outside|In to shortly follow and single “They Know” still gaining momentum, the UK export shows us once again why we should all be paying attention.

Check out his brand new free verse below:

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London rapper Ikes brings us a brand new single -produced by The Cratez, “Jason.” The record tells a story behind Jason Voorhees, from the famous horror movie, Friday The 13th.

Ikes describes how he is compared to Jason – that he’s a dead man; drowning as a child due to the neglect of adults – using the similiar concept to put forward some thoughts on his journey in the music industry.

Stream “Jason” below, and share your comments.

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