In a year that has already been full of headline moments, Lofty shows no sign of taking his foot off the gas. The Northern rapper's latest single, "Round We Go," lands with the kind of saucy confidence and raw tone that makes you pause midscroll or midspin. Lofty has been racking up solid milestones. Theo Johnson-approved BBC 1Xtra spins a memorable verse delivered live from the hallowed Maida Vale stage during 1Xtra's Cypher and appearances ranging from GRM Daily visuals to high-octane MOBO VIP performances. If there was doubt that 2025 is Lofty's breakout year, this single proves it is.
"Round We Go" comes off as a celebration of that ascent, unfiltered, unbothered, and resolutely Northern. Backed by a production that pays tribute to grime's gritty roots but isn't afraid to try new things, the track "Lo' and Behold" pirouettes forward with looped urgency, sucking you into Lofty's high-speed world of grind, swagger, and caustic delivery. His barbed rhymes are poignant but playful, a tightrope only the most confident artists can coast. "Round We Go" has the energy of a rapper who knows precisely where he's going and takes a moment to wink at the disorder and cycles that brought him there. The record feels progressive, a realization of grind culture's repetitive nature but a refusal to stay in place.
The production hits hard but brings room, letting Lofty's flow take over. He doesn't overload the beat but rides it the way somebody who's lived every sixth bar would, coming across with a delivery that feels as effortless as it does compellingly authentic. If you're a grime head, a casual listener, or just searching for something real and raw, "Round We Go" is an honest introduction to Lofty's world, which is messy, energetic, and thrillingly full-circle. For those following the evolution of UK rap, particularly from the North, Lofty is leading the conversation. "Round We Go" might very well be the song that plays as he laps around the competition.
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