SasKilla ( The Godson Of Grime ): POWER UP Music Creator
Bio: Hassan Matthews, professionally known as Saskilla, is a pioneering grime MC, producer, and multi-disciplinary creative from London. Having honed his musical foundations in the capital, Saskilla has established himself as a foundational pillar of the UK music scene, seamlessly bridging the worlds of independent artistry, media, and cultural advocacy. Saskilla’s career is defined by groundbreaking, independent commercial success. His acclaimed 2016 debut album, Godson of Grime, made waves by charting in the UK Top 40 completely independently. He followed this landmark release with Godson 1.5, a high-profile EP featuring global heavyweight Rick Ross, which successfully charted in the UK Top 20. A formidable live performer, Saskilla’s extensive stage presence is highlighted by touring alongside global icon Kendrick Lamar. Beyond his musical catalog, his creative endurance and lyrical prowess earned him a official Guinness World Record for releasing the most daily social media freestyle songs globally—delivering a new track every single day for an entire year (365 days). Through Grime SasKilla aims to spread the sound to the rest of the world while uniting grime talent across the globe.<br />His multi-faceted talent has seen him transition seamlessly into acting, television presenting, and broadcasting, most recently featuring in a prominent Netflix documentary celebrating Black British heroes. As a member of the POWER UP network, Saskilla continues to push the boundaries of independent Black British music. Through the platform, he aims to scale his multimedia ventures, collaborate with fellow industry innovators, and drive sustainable, authentic representation across the broader UK entertainment ecosystem.
Concise Description of activity: Funding supports the production, mixing, and instrumentals for Godson of Grime 2, alongside visual campaigns, merchandise, and an extensive album launch event.