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    "name": "Creepzz",
    "tagline": "\"Reality rap with raw honesty and UK grit\"",
    "pronouns": "He/Him",
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    "genre": "UK Hip‑Hop / Reality Rap / Conscious Rap",
    "location": "Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK",
    "founding_date": "",
    "founding_location": "Thetford",
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    "active_since": "2019",
    "short_bio": "Creepzz is a UK hip‑hop artist from the East of England — originally from Thetford and now based in Lowestoft — known for his raw, reality‑driven storytelling and emotionally charged lyricism. His music blends sharp UK rap with Afrobeat and Afro‑house influences, creating a sound that is both gritty and deeply human.\r\n\r\nHis work has earned national attention, with features in the Norwich Evening News, BBC Look East, BBC Radio Norfolk, BBC Radio 1Xtra, and the Daily Mirror. Recognised as a rising voice in British hip‑hop, Creepzz is praised for tackling themes like mental health, knife crime, and youth violence with honesty and purpose.\r\n\r\nWith 31+ tracks across major streaming platforms and standout singles such as Me & You, My Pain, and Free At Last, Creepzz continues to grow a dedicated audience. His collaboration with DJ Benkraft on Me & You has surpassed 200,000+ streams and went viral on TikTok with 2.2M+ views.\r\n\r\nMore than an artist, Creepzz is building a movement — using music as activism, storytelling, and a voice for those who feel unheard.",
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        "identity": "Creepzz is a UK hip‑hop artist from the East of England — originally from Thetford and now based in Lowestoft — known for his raw, reality‑driven storytelling and emotionally charged lyricism. His rise has earned national attention, with features in the Norwich Evening News, BBC Look East, BBC Radio Norfolk, BBC Radio 1Xtra, and the Daily Mirror, positioning him as a rising voice in British hip‑hop.",
        "craft": "His music blends sharp UK rap with Afrobeat and Afro‑house influences, creating a sound that is both gritty and deeply human. With 31+ tracks across major streaming platforms and standout singles such as Me & You, My Pain, and Free At Last, Creepzz continues to refine a style built on honesty, weight, and emotional depth. His collaboration with DJ Benkraft on Me & You has surpassed 200,000+ streams and went viral on TikTok with 2.2M+ views.",
        "purpose": "Creepzz uses his platform to confront real issues — mental health, knife crime, youth violence, and the lived experiences of those who feel unheard. More than an artist, he is building a movement rooted in activism, storytelling, and giving a voice to communities often overlooked."
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        "Featured on BBC Look East, BBC Radio Norfolk & BBC Radio 1Xtra",
        "Coverage in Norwich Evening News & Daily Mirror",
        "Over 31 tracks released across major DSPs",
        "Me & You collaboration with DJ Benkraft — 200k+ streams & 2.2M TikTok views",
        "Over 90,000 youtube subscribers",
        "Known for reality rap tackling knife crime, mental health & youth violence",
        "Recognised as a rising star in British hip‑hop"
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        "context": "“Overdose” is a brooding, emotionally charged collaboration between UK rapper Creepzz and rising R&B vocalist Kosi Sia, released under HarmENT. The track explores the psychology of toxic attachment, framing love as an addictive substance that blurs judgement, heightens vulnerability, and pulls the artists into a cycle of emotional relapse. Built on atmospheric production and contrasting vocal textures, “Overdose” blends raw confession with cinematic tension, offering a modern, genre‑fluid take on heartbreak, dependency, and the darker side of desire.\r\n\r\nThe record positions both artists at a new creative peak — Creepzz delivering sharp, introspective verses while Kosi Sia anchors the track with a haunting melodic performance. Together, they craft a narrative that feels intimate yet universal, capturing the rush, withdrawal, and emotional volatility of a connection that’s impossible to walk away from. “Overdose” stands as a defining moment in their collaborative catalogue, showcasing HarmENT’s signature blend of realism, mood, and storytelling.",
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        "description": "“On My Mind (Club Mix)” blends haunting melodies, hypnotic drums and gritty UK energy with Afro House grooves.  \r\nCreepzz & Kosi Sia connect with NES MBURU to create a late-night afro house mix that sits between underground club music and emotional storytelling."
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            "quote": "“Creepzz has emerged as one of the East of England’s most compelling new voices, praised for his raw honesty and socially conscious storytelling. His features across BBC platforms and regional press highlight an artist using music not just as expression, but as a vehicle for real change.”",
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            "quote": "“A rising force in UK rap, Creepzz blends heartfelt lyricism with genre‑bending production, earning viral traction and a rapidly growing fanbase. His ability to merge vulnerability with uplifting energy positions him as one of the next breakthrough names in British hip‑hop.”",
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            "quote": "“From a turbulent past to a global following, Creepzz represents a rare story of resilience and reinvention. His journey from incarceration to international listeners underscores a powerful truth: music didn’t just shape his life — it saved it.”",
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