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Octavian, an acclaimed French-British rapper and singer, gained significant recognition with his unique blend of hip hop and electronic genres, leading to multiple collaborations and industry awards.
London-based rapper Octavian and visual artist Courtney MC have announced the launch of their collaborative fashion label, ROCKO & RIOT.
To mark the arrival of his Spaceman mixtape, London-based Octavian has collaborated with Billionaire Boys Club on a friends and family T-shirt.
London rapper Octavian, who counts Drake among his supporters, continues his irresistible ascent by increasing outings and collaborations.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Stellar Songs have signed British rap talent Octavian to a worldwide deal via their joint venture.
At Virgil's first Vuitton runway show in Paris, Octavian walked alongside the likes of Dev Hynes, Playboi Carti, The Internet's Steve Lacy and others, and has also been noted as a Virgil Abloh-endorsed artist.
Octavian Oliver Godji, born on January 22, 1996, in Lille, France, later moved to Camberwell, South London, at the age of three. He attended the BRIT School on scholarship but departed after eighteen months. He began his music career releasing his first mixtape, “22,” in 2016 under the name “Octavian OG,” followed by the “Essie World” EP in 2017. His track “Party Here” gained widespread attention in January 2018 after Drake was seen singing along to it. His music has been characterized by a fusion of house, rap, and drill, drawing comparisons to artists like Drake and Bon Iver, and has been described by critics as a mix of ‘R&B and dancehall with downbeat grime, peppy house, and UK hip-hop.’
In August 2018, Octavian signed with Sony/ATV Records. His career saw a significant boost in January 2019 when he won the BBC’s Sound of 2019 award, marking him as a prominent emerging artist. He released the mixtape “Spaceman” in 2018, which reached number 98 on the UK Albums Chart and 35 on the UK R&B Chart, and was praised for its blend of UK subgenres. The mixtape “Endorphins” followed in 2019.
Over his career, Octavian has collaborated with numerous notable artists, including Skepta, Mura Masa, Diplo, Take a Daytrip, A$AP Ferg, Gorillaz, Future, Gunna, and Saint Jhn, showcasing his versatility across different musical styles. In June 2020, he released “Friday 13th” with Gorillaz. In May 2022, his album “Alpha,” featuring collaborations with Skepta, Future, Gunna, and Saint Jhn, was released. This was followed by the mixtape “22” in June 2023, which included singles “Special Again” and “Feel.”
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