THE #MERKY STORY SO FAR 

Edited and Co-written by Jude Yawson
Contributions by Team #Merky
Images by Kaylum Dennis

‘It’s been a long time coming, I swear...’ 

In four years Stormzy has risen from one of the most promising musicians of his generation to a spokesperson for a generation. Rise Up is the story of how he got there. It’s a story about faith and the ideas worth fighting for. It’s about knowing where you’re from, and where you’re going. It’s about following your dreams without compromising who you are.

Featuring never-before-seen photographs, annotated lyrics and contributions from those closest to him, Rise Up is the #Merky story, and the record of a journey unlike any other.