East London’s Kidwild today releases his debut mixtape ‘Job’s Not Done’ – a 10-track statement from one of the UK’s most talked-about young rappers. Already tipped as one to watch for 2026 by The Guardian, NME, CLASH and Billboard UK, and fresh from delivering a hard-hitting GRM Daily Duppy that reminded everyone exactly who he is with the mic, the 21-year-old is moving with serious momentum. ‘Job’s Not Done’ lands at a moment where the excitement around him feels real, and growing.
The tape opens with the title track, “I’m still in pain, I tell myself life could be worse,” setting the tone over skittering, ghosted production. ‘Remontada’ sees him link with Blanco for a sharp, no-frills comeback cut, before new single ‘PacMan’ (part three of his cinematic visual trilogy) leans into something more warped and bass-heavy, industrial and restless, a reminder he’s still independent and still stacking wins.
The Kenny Allstar ‘Allstar Freestyle’ strips things back to pure bars, while ‘TNT’ reunites him with long-time collaborator Nemzzz over smoky, icy drill. On ‘Pressure’, sweeping strings and cinematic keys widen the scope, built for bigger stages, but rooted in the same trials that shaped him.
‘Still Indecisive’ pulls inward, layering vulnerable bars over soulful vocals as he sits with doubt around love and ambition. ‘Back For You’ shows a softer side, attentive, intentional, focused on the small things, before ‘Still In Pain’ samples Skepta reflecting on greatness, a full-circle moment following Kidwild’s appearance alongside the grime legend on the latest Victory Lap x Corteiz cypher.The project closes on ‘Forgive Me’, his most personal release to date, unpacking his complicated relationship with his father in Jamaica and the years of distance that defined him. Honest and unfiltered, it’s the sound of an artist choosing to say it plainly.
‘Job’s Not Done’ as a mixtape tells the story of Kidwild’s journey from early promise to powerful return. Once a teenage prodigy with a major label deal at just 17, his path was briefly stalled before he rebuilt on his own terms. Rather than slowing him down, the experience sharpened his vision, discipline and independence. Across soulful, introspective production and emotionally open bars, Kidwild reflects on growth, ambition, family and the hunger that fuels his resurgence.
Breakout single ‘Redemption’ has now surpassed 95 million streams, earning Kidwild his first OCC entry at #77 in 2025 and marking a turning point in his independent run. With over 150M streams in 2025 alone, co-signs from Skepta, Central Cee and Nemzzz, Kidwild’s momentum is undeniable. ‘Job’s Not Done’ positions him as one of the most compelling and emotionally open new voices in UK rap.