Crafty 893 returns with Sorry Mum, a gritty, high-impact offering with grimy production and sharp, apologetically-unapologetic bars. Centred around the mantra โask for forgiveness, not permission,โ the track is a raw reflection on the push and pull between ambition, loyalty, and the realities of a high-risk lifestyle.
Fresh from supporting AJ Tracey on his fan-requested NOT EVEN A TOUR, a standout Red Bull GMT Mic Flex set, and a Behind Barz Grime Special with Link Up TV, Crafty continues to affirm his place as one of the most compelling voices in grime โ a two-time BAFTA-winning producer, MC, and creative powerhouse.
Produced by Dominic Taylor, whose credits include work with 21 Savage and Skillibeng, the Sorry Mum video pairs bold visuals with personal cutaways, centring on a striking group shot and dynamic live footage
โI wrote Sorry Mum as a lil joke because I realised even though Iโm doing a lot of positive things in music now, I still make the same mistakes from time to time. So this was kind of like an apology in advance.โ - Crafty 893
Crafty is relentless. Hailed as one of the faces of a new wave, "bringing grime back to the forefront" [DJ Mag] and, fittingly, spotlighted on the platform Handle Bars 360, the e-scooter freestyles in 360, and a blistering Rinse FM session alongside JME (hosted by Oblig).
His recent run of singles, Step 1, Anyway feat. Manga Saint Hilare, and Nothing Left set the tone with strong support from Earmilk, New Music Fix on BBC Radio 6 Music, long-time champions at BBC Radio 1Xtra including DJ Target, Sian Anderson, and Sir Spyro, as well as playlisting from Reprezent and Rinse.