He’s absolutely stormed it here.
See what we did there?
A gag worthy of a Christmas cracker, that. Better still is the return of a great festive tradition – the Top of the Pops Christmas special.
It was a star-studded line-up this year, but for us, one man reigned supreme.
From a supercharged show in the Olympia to headlining Longitude to having his very own mural in Smithfield – until Dublin City Council mercilessly got rid of it, at least – it’s fair to say that Stormzy left a seriously positive impression on Irish shores in 2017.
Gang Signs & Prayer was one of the albums of the year, with its potent mix of confrontation and communion confirming the grime hero as a household name worthy of being spoken about in the same breath as the best rappers around.
The year isn’t over yet and Stormzy is still out there stealing the show, having paid a visit to the BBC studios for the annual bash.
His choir-assisted take on ‘Blinded By Your Grace, Pt. 2’ is brilliant, touching and a little bit magical. Take a bow, sir.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSfW_ET0EWI
Clip via BBC Music
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