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87unofficial is a rising voice in the U.K. rap and trap wave scene, known for his emotionally layered sound and vivid reflections on love, mental health, and the grind for success. Born Harrison Hawkes and raised in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, his music blends raw vulnerability with slick production, echoing both the high-stakes trials of modern life and the darker corners of the heart.
Carving his own lane with an independent spirit, 87unofficial first drew wider attention with “Drip or Drown”, a standout collaboration with Spook and Lui Santana. His debut EP, Treble, marked a turning point—showcasing his ability to glide between introspection and ambition while amassing over a million streams without major label backing.
Music runs deep in his DNA. The son of Metatron, the influential frontman of black metal bands The Meads of Asphodel and The Wolves of Avalon, he grew up surrounded by bold experimentation and genre defiance. That legacy carries through his own work—where hard-hitting bars meet melodic vulnerability, and no sound is off-limits.
Following a necessary hiatus due to industry setbacks behind the scenes, 87unofficial is gearing up for a major return. With a new album in the works and fresh singles queued for release, he’s entering a new chapter—one defined by resilience, evolution, and creative freedom.
Carving his own lane with an independent spirit, 87unofficial first drew wider attention with “Drip or Drown”, a standout collaboration with Spook and Lui Santana. His debut EP, Treble, marked a turning point—showcasing his ability to glide between introspection and ambition while amassing over a million streams without major label backing.
Music runs deep in his DNA. The son of Metatron, the influential frontman of black metal bands The Meads of Asphodel and The Wolves of Avalon, he grew up surrounded by bold experimentation and genre defiance. That legacy carries through his own work—where hard-hitting bars meet melodic vulnerability, and no sound is off-limits.
Following a necessary hiatus due to industry setbacks behind the scenes, 87unofficial is gearing up for a major return. With a new album in the works and fresh singles queued for release, he’s entering a new chapter—one defined by resilience, evolution, and creative freedom.
