Chiedu Oraka shares deluxe edition of debut mixtape ‘Misfit

Today, Chiedu Oraka releases the Deluxe Edition of his incendiary debut mixtape Misfit out now on Launchpad+/EMI North.

The project, which includes the orchestral reimaginings of fan favourites ‘Counselling’ and ‘Rhythm of My Pain’, elevates the vulnerability of Oraka’s lyricism and showcases his gift for revolutionising and subverting the conventions of UK hip-hop from the margins.

The news marks the latest developments in a remarkable year for the Hull hip-hop titan: supporting Skepta, headlining The Line of Best Fit’s showcase at SXSW in Texas, opening for CASISDEAD, performing for the packed-out BBC Music Introducing Stageat Glastonbury, a coveted nomination for Best Newcomer at the Northern Music Awards and a London headline show at The Lower Third on November 21st.

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Born from the belly of the beast in Hull’s council estates, Oraka’s bars are unflinching social poetry which portrays the Black, working-class experience from the frontlines of the north – with lashings of colourful slang for good measure. “The Black Yorkshireman” is a representative of a new sound and a fierce amplifier of stories which are yet to be told in the depth they deserve. Oraka is a force to be reckoned with in the northern arena, but his successes chart on both a national and global scale, earning champions in The Guardian, NME, The Line of Best Fit, Wonderland, TRENCH and The Quietus among many more.

The Deluxe Edition of Misfit is a celebration of a project which has disrupted the UK hip-hop scene and elevated not only Chiedu Oraka, but his community, to a remarkable place of recognition. He shares:
“‘Misfit’ is my biggest project to date—a testament to the power of staying true to yourself and finding strength in your uniqueness. The deluxe edition takes it even further, with special orchestral mixes that amplify the rawness and depth of my lyrics. I can’t wait for fans to experience this in full. It’s all about pushing boundaries and celebrating the journey.”