UK Rising Star TKandz Looks to Prove His Staying Power With Banging New Single "One Hit Wonder"

The 18-Year-Old Nigerian-British Rapper Follows Up His Global Smash "NOW OR NEVER"

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TKandz made waves with his hit "NOW OR NEVER," but the young UK rapper isn't slowing down. He releases "One Hit Wonder," a new song and video featuring motivational lyrics over drill beats. While "NOW OR NEVER" showcased his ambitions, "One Hit Wonder" celebrates his success, with lyrics lik

e "Canada Goose or a Moncler coat, I don't even know which one I'm choosin." The video highlights his new lavish lifestyle, emphasizing his belief in letting achievements speak: "I'm not sayin a lot, I let the numbers do all the talkin'."

"One Hit Wonder" follows the momentum of "NOW OR NEVER," a viral sensation that peaked at #28 on the UK charts and amassed millions of streams. Boosted by endorsements from football stars like Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, the song featured in FIFA and FC Barcelona videos. It charted on the Billboard Global 200 and topped Spotify's Global Viral 50. Earlier this year, TKandz released a remix with Lil Baby and a football-themed official video, which quickly garnered millions of views.

Despite his rapid success, TKandz remains driven. "There’s always another level, another step," he told NME, who listed him among their NME 100 emerging artists. "Getting a gold record or going platinum won’t make me feel finished; it’ll just make me hungrier. I’m always in competition with myself. I’m not complacent. I’m taking everything one step at a time."

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