A rising star in the UK Rap and LGBTQ+ scene, hailing from the rural county of Worcestershire. She is the daughter of a Montserratian father and Pakistani mother and first found her love for music being raised in the Seventh Day Adventist church, as a PK. During her teenage years she developed a passion for rap, finding it a restorative way of expressing the feelings and emotions she felt surrounding her identity. She has carved out her own lane in the music industry blending infectious melodies with raw articulate rhymes.
As an exceptional lyricist, her story is so singular that it’s hard to draw a line in the sand when it comes to the genre she will create, but you’ll know a BEKA BARZ record when you hear it. She has emerged from many diverse projects over the past decade and a half. Unafraid to make you laugh, cry, vent, dance, or think deeply, she effortlessly challenges the boundaries of what a female rapper can do.
With a string of notable accomplishments under her belt, BEKA BARZ has established her position as one of the most promising talents to emerge in recent years. In January 2024, she was recognised as one of BBC Asian Network's Ones To Watch, solidifying her status as an artist on the rise. Her live shows are a sight to behold, with her energetic stage presence and undeniable charisma captivating audiences. Headlining the BBC Introducing stage at Latitude Festival in 2023 showcased her ability to command a crowd, leaving the audience in awe of her electrifying performance.
Her talent has caught the attention of industry tastemakers, leading BEKA BARZ to be featured as the Step Up artist on BBC Radio 1xtra, further showcasing her skills to a wider audience and earning her the coveted title of Artist of the Week on BBC Asian Network, a testament to her growing impact in the UK music scene. In addition to her already impressive accolades, she had the opportunity to perform at the renowned BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2021, sharing the line-up with some of the biggest names in music.
With the highly anticipated rap mixtape, ‘Autonomy’ on the horizon, BEKA BARZ is poised to break even more barriers for UK female rap. Combining the dedication to her craft, with her unwavering determination, BEKA BARZ will undoubtedly become a name that is synonymous with the future of rap music in the UK and beyond.
