PS Hitsquad delivers a debut statement of intent with ‘Life on Licence’

Peckham-born rapper PS Hitsquad steps firmly into a defining new chapter with the release of his long-awaited debut album ‘Life on Licence’, a project that arrives not just as a milestone, but as a fully realised artistic statement.

Far removed from a conventional debut, 'Life on Licence’ is a deeply reflective and conceptually driven body of work that sees PS turn the lens inward, confronting themes of trauma, institutionalisation and survival with unflinching clarity. Across the project, he maps out his own lived experience and evolution, offering a raw, often uncomfortable honesty that pushes far beyond the confines of drill’s traditional singles-led structure.

In doing so, PS begins to carve out what he describes as a shift into a “post-drill” era - a space where narrative, cohesion and artistic identity take precedence over scene expectations, and where his music operates on its own terms.

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To coincide with the album’s release, PS also shares the visuals for a brand new single featuring UK drill heavyweight Unknown T, adding further weight to a project already stacked with standout collaborations.

Throughout ‘Life on Licence’, PS continues the momentum built from a run of recent singles that have seen him push his sound in multiple directions. From the transatlantic energy of ‘Dig ‘Em Up’ featuring VonOff1700, to the introspective edges of ‘Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda’ and the gritty bounce of ‘Popeye’ with Cristale.

That ambition carries through into the album’s wider feature list, which includes contributions from Ghanaian afrobeats star Joshua Baraka, NYC viral vocalist Lihtz, and rising alt-rap talent Deema - each adding distinct texture to an already multi-layered project.

It's safe to say that this new project strongly positions PS as an artist stepping into a broader, more expansive conversation within UK rap.