ArrDee - Flowers. An exclusive live performance for Vevo DSCVR ARTISTS TO WATCH 2022, an annual series highlighting those that are shaping the future of music.

It’s not every rapper that kicks off a career by paraphrasing Charles Dickens, but ArrDee helps explain a longstanding hip-hop goal when he opens his debut hit “Oliver Twist” with “I just wanted some more.” The 19-year-old Brighton native threads his rhymes with humor. Not in a silly sense, but in a way that blends the excitement of spitting with the power of wit. He isn’t known for being a “cheeky chappy” for nothing - the kid with the massive mic tat on his forearm has told interviewers that he likes to “make people laugh and show lyrical ability as well.” In his first few tracks, including “Jiggy (Whiz)” and “6am In Brighton,” he fulfills on both while describing the particulars of being “a seaside boy who sat in his ding dong rapping.” Party nights with his boy squad on England’s southern coast, the confidence that comes with a quick turn of success - ArrDee’s subjects are always close to hand. “I'm a star player like Messi/I'm in the party with ten jezzies/Can't roll yard much, getting stressy/Having it large like Kevin and Perry.” Dude’s made pals quick, too. The remix of Russ Millions and Tion Wayne’s “Body” was his first important intro to a UK audience, and he collabs with Digga D on “Wasted.” Check that “Oliver Twist” video and you’ll find a cameo from social media influencer Adeola Patronne, who ArrDee shouted out in his “Body” verse. Yes, our hero is going places. Have a little fun and jump in for the ride.

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Vevo Senior Producer: Nick Calafato
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Vevo Music & Talent: Carl Young
Vevo Design: Charlee Twigg / Bee Clark
Director: Jim Wilmot
Edit & Grade: Helen Duque Avalos
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Photographer: Jake Turney
Runner: Lucia Ritucci
Runner: Sam Twigg

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Music video by ArrDee performing Flowers (Say My Name) (VEVO DSCVR). An Island Records recording; © 2021 ArrDee, under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations Limited

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