Although being a very new artist on the scene, Che has shown great diversity being comfortable to change from hard-hitting grime songs to RnB yet still hold that captivating feeling and passion that have people looking. It was in 2018 that saw Che’s start with the release of his EP ‘Charisma’  that explores “themes of self-doubt and depression, millennial love and the tough choices facing young people on London’s deprived estates”

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FRONT PAGE OF BBC NEWS R.I.P SUGAR RAY who used to run the Youth club I started at. You and the youth workers there, helped me hone this talent you saw in me as a kid. You kept me confident and grounded in the right things and I owe you so much for that. I pray I’m doing you and everyone else proud. Grateful and grinding. Tour tickets go on sale tomorrow 10am. Meet be back here family. #TWGALBUM #BBCNEWS #7WALLACE #CHELINGO #IDRISELBA #UKRAP

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It was after Netflix used one of Che’s song Same Energy that the streaming site used for their drama Top Boy that gained the attention from Idris Elba, taking Che “from playing youth clubs, not knowing what I’m doing, to having a conversation with Idris Elba about an album“. Earlier this year (Febuary 2020) Che signed to Elba’s record label Parlophone and released his first single My Block under the new deal.

Furthering Che’s fame, this new single was used as an anthem earlier this year in the Black Lives Matter protests (These protests took the world by storm after the murder of George Floyd by the police in America). Some of the protesters also printed the lyrics on T-shirts. This took Che by surprise “I’m still kind of trying to catch up to that feeling,”  he told the BBC.  

This isn’t Che’s first run-in with police brutality. My Block was originally written for one of Che’s who was left permanently paralyzed and brain-damaged after being arrested outside a night club. “Rather than being taken to hospital, Cole was driven to a police station. Only after police officers noticed he was unresponsive in the van was an ambulance called.“. After the tragic death of his friend, three police officers were later sacked.

Front page of BBC NEWS for the album. No compromises, all grind. #TWGALBUM — #TWGAlbum (@Che_Lingo) October 29, 2020

It is clear to see how much attention Che has garnered over this year (from both before and after the BLM movement) with papers and news outlets writing about him. “One to watch: Che Lingo” From the Guardian, and “‘People are dying who shouldn’t be dying’: Meet Che Lingo, the London rapper confronting the UK’s police brutality” From the Independent.

Che Lingo released his Debut album earlier this month (23/10/2020) under Idris Elba’s label. The Worst Generation has already amassed a large number of streams on Spotify, with My Block nearing one million streams. Che Lingo is certainly a rapper and artist to keep a very close eye on.

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Very proud to announce “THE WORST GENERATION” My debut album drops OCTOBER 23RD 2020 PRE-SAVE LINK IN MY BIO – #TWG This has genuinely been the hardest time of my entire life creating this work, from my injury to family/friends passing away, the #BLM protests and COVID-19 lockdowns, to illnesses and mental struggles with myself and the world as it stands (no excuses just reflections). I cannot put it to anything other than God and the strength/passion I was granted that’s allowed me to persevere through these very trying times but thankfully we did and THE ALBUM IS DONE! inspired by my relationship with my childhood growing up in the ends (south london) my experiences as a ‘black male’ in London (considered the “worst” of this/any generation) and how that’s imprinted on not just me but a lot of us who grew up in estates and saw our friends and family affected by poverty and lack of support…in our heads, lives and hearts. I hope it resonates with everyone. I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone involved in creating this piece of art in all capacities. Honour, love and respect to my @7.wallace family for believing in my path and trusting me with the message. EXEC PROD / MASTERED: @manondave Massive Thanks to GHETTS, KOJEY RADICAL, RACHEL CHINOURIRI & SAMM HENSHAW and their teams for trusting me with their art and featuring on these very important songs. SPECIAL THANKS: To all the producers and The Sunshine Orchestra for their beautiful musical contributions. Even more so to Luke Rapata, Jack Lewn & Miguel Lagos for their invaluable time and effort spent crafting this project with me and Manon Dave as well as The Qube for accommodating us. Finally @idriselba and @iambabyblue for their continued support and love in seeing a trill, black british artist with a passion and message announce himself to the world and to you all for being so patient. I can’t wait to share it with the rest of the family and the world #TheWorstGeneration – Out OCTOBER 23RD 2020 PRE-ORDER LINK IN MY BIO! Artwork by @overdaux OG photo by @luke.c.harper #TheRiskIsProof #UKRAP #HipHop #London #CheLingo #7Wallace #TheWorstGeneration #TWGAlbum

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