Kidwild links up with South London’s LeoStayTrill on ‘The Truth’ – a sleek, self-assured collab from two of UK rap’s brightest new voices.
Clocking in at just two minutes, ‘The Truth’ is quietly powerful – layering nostalgic, cinematic production with sharp, self-assured bars. Kidwild and LeoStayTrill trade verses with calm conviction, reflecting on ambition, individuality and their refusal to follow trends. Leo’s staccato delivery cuts through Kidwild’s smooth flow, creating a track that simmers with intent. No flex needed – this is two future icons walking with purpose. The release is sealed with a moody, late-night visual: a slow cruise through London in a vintage Cadillac, the city glowing under streetlights as the duo move with intent.
‘The Truth’ follows a string of major milestones for Kidwild, who recently created an exclusive verse from his breakout single ‘Redemption’ for Tottenham FC to celebrate the team making the Europa League Semi-Finals. His January debut EP ‘Distro Kid’ landed to universal acclaim. 5 tracks of boundary-pushing modern rap, the EP featured breakout rapper Nemzzz on the #77 charting ‘Redemption’ and spotlighted Kidwild’s raw versatility – shifting effortlessly from moody, late-night introspection to sharp, punchy lyricism. Traversing themes of mental health, battling demons, relationships, family, the pitfalls of fame, the search for true friendship and the relentless grind, ‘Distro Kid’ captures Kidwild’s unfiltered journey through life’s highs and lows.
From viral TikTok freestyles to co-signs from Central Cee and Nemzzz, Kidwild’s rise has been swift and unstoppable. Tracks like ‘Popular Loner’ and ‘Indecisive’ have racked up millions of streams, and his ‘On The Radar‘ freestyle in late 2024 placed him firmly among the next generation of UK rap’s elite. Named a Complex UK Artist To Watch, Kidwild is carving his lane and ‘The Truth’ is another step on a path that shows no signs of slowing down.