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Rooted in languid rhythm, Octavian's "Poison" featuring Santi with OBONGJAYAR sounds like nothing else out. Crowns & Owls/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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All Songs Considered

Heat Check: Shake Your Senses

April 27, 2020 • If you're looking for a mental reset, divergent sounds from Octavian, Tora, Kali Uchis and Isaiah Rashad will do the trick.

Listen: Octavian Takes Off With 'SPACEMAN' Mixtape

Octavian's latest mixtape SPACEMAN is available now. Will Robson Scott /Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music

Listen: Octavian Takes Off With 'SPACEMAN' Mixtape

September 10, 2018 • The Southeast London rapper drops off his first project since being named one of NPR's Slingshot artists, playing hopscotch with trance, alternative R&B and hip-hop all at once.

Octavian Harnesses His Vulnerability On 'Hands'

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Review

Songs We Love

Octavian Harnesses His Vulnerability On 'Hands'

March 30, 2018 • The U.K.-hailing NPR Slingshot artist experiments with his sound and strikes a vulnerable chord on his latest single.

Octavian Heats Up With '100 Degrees' Video

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Slingshot

Octavian Heats Up With '100 Degrees' Video

January 26, 2018 • The young British rapper wants to shatter all expectations of U.K. hip-hop.

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Slingshot

Slingshot: The New Artists You'll Love In 2018

January 9, 2018 • Slingshot is a collaboration between NPR Music and public radio stations around the country that spotlights up-and-coming musicians.