Drake-approved UK rapper Octavian rose to fame with raspy-voiced raps and a unique sound that blends drill, grime, trap, house and other styles. • Born in Lille, France, Octavian moved to the UK when he was three. As a teen, he landed a scholarship to the prestigious BRIT School, whose alumni include Adele and Amy Winehouse. He dropped out to pursue music. • After several years of homelessness, Octavian released his debut mixtape, 22, in 2016, followed by the Essie World EP in 2017. • Octavian’s 2017 single “Party Here” was a UK club hit even before Drake posted a video of himself singing along to the song at a 2018 Golden Globes afterparty. The Drizzy cosign boosted Octavian’s profile even more. • In August 2018, Octavian signed to Sony/ATV Records. • Octavian’s 2019 mixtape Endorphins features fellow UK superstar Skepta, as well as American rappers Smokepurpp, Theophilus London and A$AP Ferg.