• Culture
  • 29 Jan 20

Hot for 2020 Irish Acts: Damola

Hot for 2020 Irish Acts: Damola
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Newsdesk

Watch his high energy video for 'Work Flow' below

With an animated flow and a melodic approach that defy easy categorisation, the Dublin rapper of Nigerian extraction appeared on numerous coveted Spotify playlists throughout 2019 – and capped off the year in style with the Safe EP. Armed with an arsenal of songs that cleverly blend introspection and playful braggadocio, it promises to be another blazingly bright year for Damola.

Hear: Safe. 

Pick up your copy of the Hot Press Hot For 2020 issue now!

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