Truman steps fully into his own with the release of his debut album Kid Raise Kid, a raw, unfiltered body of work that cements him as one of the UK’s most fearless new storytellers.
Across ten tracks, the East London artist dissects identity, masculinity and survival with brutal clarity. Guided by producer Jakwob, the album’s soundscape shifts between warped basslines, fractured rhythms and moments of stark vulnerability. It’s a project that feels both chaotic and controlled, mirroring the tension within its themes.
Opening track “Charley Boy” sets the tone with restless low-end and sharp lyrical precision, while “Beer Knights” leans into darker introspection. “Public House” softens the edges, reflecting on community and belonging, before “Relapse” erupts into distortion and urgency, capturing inner turmoil in one of the album’s most gripping moments.
The title Kid Raise Kid speaks to self-preservation and survival, confronting neglect, systemic failure and emotional scars head-on. Rather than romanticising struggle, Truman documents it.
This isn’t just a debut, it’s a statement.
