Rising Irish DIY rapper KhakiKid dropped his latest EP, 'sand bebé,' featuring the standout track 'Maradona' featuring Bricknasty.

'sand bebé' continues to showcase KhakiKid's signature mellow hip-hop style, reminiscent of Atlanta legends Outkast, as it features glittering jazz-inflected beats with a dancefloor-ready groove. Also exploring rockier textures with 'stress belly,' where KhakiKid shows off his soulful vocals over a heavily distorted guitar. The finale, 'stone washed denim,' brings an uptempo, uplifting, feel-good vibe characterised by his playful lyrics.

We caught up with the rising Irish sensation to discuss his journey as a musician from his bedroom where he taught himself how to produce music to today where he is heading out on headline tour dates across the UK, his latest release, 'Sand Bebe,' working with close friends Bricknasty, and his other creative outlet - co-directing visuals.