Dapz On The Map rises with grit and precision on 'Escalators'

After a fiery start to the year with standout live moments and a widely praised Behind Barz freestyle, Dapz On The Map kicks off his 2025 release run with the heavy-hitting ‘Escalators’ - a track that feels like a statement of intent from one of the UK’s most respected wordsmiths.

Reuniting with long-time collaborator and Grime mainstay Swifta Beater, Dapz pivots from the melodies for pure bars, gliding over a cold instrumental that nods back to the genre’s raw roots. There’s no sugar-coating here, just sharp lyricism, relentless flow, and a hunger that’s impossible to ignore. A reminder that Dapz is just as potent now as he was in his early days.

The visuals, shot and edited by ReadTheTitle, match the energy - cinematic, brooding, and rooted in the capital’s transport veins. It’s a powerful image - Dapz navigating escalators alone, grounded but moving upward, a metaphor for his journey and refusal to compromise.

With momentum behind him from appearances at The Call Up, LEGACY 0121, and more, ‘Escalators’ doesn’t just mark a return - it signals that Dapz On The Map is entering a new chapter, on his terms, and with full force.

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