UK rap’s heavyweight is back, and he’s not just making noise—he’s setting the tone. Stormzy’s latest release, “Sorry Rach!”, is a no-frills freestyle that slices through the rap chatter of 2025 like a razor. From the opening bars, Big Mike reminds fans and rivals alike why he’s still sitting high on the throne of UK hip-hop.
The stripped-down beat gives Stormzy the perfect canvas to flex his lyrical dexterity. Braggadocio meets introspection as he addresses both industry chatter and personal milestones. The most striking moment? A potential reveal of a new relationship: “I told the boys I think I met my wife / Baby, if you had my baby, then you’re set for life.”
It’s not just romantic revelations making waves. Stormzy fires back at critics who mocked his recent McDonald’s collaboration—”I heard they wanna hang me out to dry for a nugget meal”—showing he’s as self-aware as he is unapologetic.
Midway through, a darker beat switch catches listeners off guard, injecting a moody intensity that underscores his evolving sound. It’s a reminder that Stormzy can shift lanes and still drive the culture forward.
No album has been confirmed yet, but “Sorry Rach!” feels like a warning shot. With the Met Gala spotlight still glowing from his Haider Ackermann x Tom Ford ensemble, the whispers of a full Stormzy comeback are only getting louder. After a relatively quiet couple of years, 2025 could be the year UK rap gets its storm back.