Unity

Unity grew up in Mid Wales on a diet of guitar bands, discovering funk and HipHop via the Beastie Boys. Influenced by Taskforce and Kae Tempest, Unity delivers poetic lyrics over laid back HipHop beats, often collaborating with other artists from the Ladies of Rage collective.
A DJ, Bgirl and Graffiti Writer, Unity began her lyrical journey via spoken word, winning Swansea’s poetry slam in 2018 with her poetic, clear delivery of real-life stories. She went on to support Hollie McNish as the opening act for Swansea Fringe Festival, recorded a BBC Sesh lyrics video, and supported Verb T and Kae Tempest at Tramshed Cardiff. Her debut EP ‘Progress is a Process’ (2020) speaks about the loss of coal-mining communities, mental health, domestic abuse and addiction. ‘Garden of my Soul’, (2021) is a dedication to love and grief. Unity’s debut album ‘Diving Deeper’ (Nov 2021) flows with themes of water, the earth, and our innermost journeys as we respond to the cycles of nature.
Through her lyrics, onstage, and with her wider work in the community, Unity aims to empower other artists. Recognised worldwide for her understanding of Hiphop culture and its application in community settings, Unity is a founding member of the Ladies of Rage network, and has written a chapter for a global Hiphopography book by professors from the Universities of Hong Kong and the Western Cape (South Africa), due out 2022.