British rapper Octavian has been named the winner of the BBC Music Sound of 2019 poll, voted for by more than 130 industry experts, DJs, festival bookers, critics and former winners. By Richard Smirke ...

Octavian in 2019. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images. Octavian has announced that he’s quitting music, a year after he was accused of “physical, verbal and psychological abuse” by his ex-girlfriend.

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BBC Sound of 2019 winner Octavian has announced he's "quitting music" after being dropped by his label Black Butter last year. This week Octavian has revealed he's "quitting music" in a post shared on ...

Octavian has linked up with the Blaze on their new song “Somewhere.” It’s the first new single from the French dance music duo since the release of their 2018 debut Dancehall. Check that out below.

RAPPER Octavian has shot to fame over recent years with his unique sound. In 2019 he won the BBC’s Sound of Award, their top award for new artists. Octavian, born Oliver Godji, is a French-British ...