One step at a time, Hardy Caprio is scaling heights he could have only dreamed of as a fledgling south London MC. Breakout freestyles “Jezebel” and “Wifey Riddim” reveal the grime-leaning tendencies of a young Hardy who would later find his voice in the warm hooks and flashy refrains lent to singles “Best Life” and “Unsigned”. These standout moments emerged in a prolific summer of 2017 and established his firm stake in the sound of modern British rap. He’s not let up since: “Super Soaker” pairs sharp lines with glowing steel-pan percussion, “Guten Tag” is an equally enjoyable ride of back-to-back street flows and “XYZ” masterfully riffs on classic vocal-garage.