Genre-blurring collective New Gen represent the breadth of London's urban music scene by including members who specialize in grime, hip-hop, dancehall, and R&B. New Gen was founded by Caroline Simionescu-Marin -- A&R at <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22XL%22">XL</a> and editor at GRM Daily -- as a creative space for like-minded musicians to collaborate. The movement began to grow steadily, and featured a revolving cast of young, London-based talent until it established itself as a platform for promoting up-and-coming artists. By 2015 these artists were performing at various showcases across London, eventually securing a regular broadcast on Radar Radio to further their cause. Two years on, and New Gen put together their first various-artists compilation; all of the production was overseen by MC Renz, who in turn recruited Jevon, Nyge, and Soul to create something of a consistent vibe throughout. The record featured over 22 artists, MCs, and collaborators, including <a href="spotify:artist:039zhJoEkboZ8Ii6K40Fb6">Avelino</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4Xi6LSfFqv26XgP9NKN26U">AJ Tracey</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:211p9eSLzwF6iuXzzP5xTl">67</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0CkbPVBpOwwz9NPPglFKyq">Ray BLK</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0S2dfczvN0sOxEw559snHT">Tiggs da Author</a>, Bonkaz, <a href="spotify:artist:1HMhQzj2QXxR40zGDdaK6y">Kojey Radical</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:5nSAh3wlH7VaqpnkiMjzDs">WSTRN</a>. Their eponymous debut was framed like a snapshot of history, documenting the expanding U.K. urban scene in 2016-2017. ~ Liam Martin, Rovi
