21 August 2026
There aren’t many rappers in the UK who have the ability to drop a project without needing to convince people they’ve still got it. K-Trap reached that point a while ago. Every release now is less about proving himself and more about showing there’s another level to unlock.
TRAPO II does exactly that.
The sense of authenticity that K-Trap projects always have is there once again. His delivery demands your attention immediately. The conviction and confidence that he delivers his bars with, and his way with words has always been a strong point of his. Across the tape, these strengths shine through yet again.
Along with the delivery, it will come as no surprise that TRAPO II is full of punchlines. K-Trap seems to be tapped into things on a higher level than a lot of his peers, and his punchlines on this project show that, just as they always have.
Another thing about Trapo is that he knows who to feature on a track. There are 10 tracks on this album with features on, and every one of them makes sense. Whether it be the melodic tones that Young Adz brings to ‘Can’t Say No’, or the way Nemzzz comes and matches – if not raises – the energy on ‘Doing The Most’, every feature plays their part. G Herbo brings a different flavour from across the pond on ‘Change’, another standout moment from this release. Other features include Oxlade, W1ZZY, Masicka, Len, 36, Headie One and Isabel.
TRAPO II also sees a levelling up in terms of production. Every track brings variety and sonic diversity, adding different layers to the project as a whole. Whether it’s a darker drill track with that real raw feel to it like ‘Mystery Box’ featuring Headie One, or something a bit softer like ‘Demons’ featuring Isabel, the beat selection is on point throughout.
A key takeaway from this is that K-Trap is not one dimensional. He can do the raw, hard-hitting drill tracks, but he can drop something more introspective and deep as well. You can not trap him in a box. He has shown it in glimpses before, but this project really emphasizes the point that he is a multi-faceted artist.
TRAPO II feels like K-Trap’s most complete and rounded project to date, and the intention throughout is demonstrative of the fact that he’s not ready to stop or slow down any time soon. This is an artist who wants to continue levelling up, and he has managed to do so on this tape.
4/5
Words by Tom Dingley