SPLENDID
“Splendid” is a melodic UK rap and Afrobeats-influenced single by South London duo Osaze & Marcus, released in 2026. Built around infectious melodies, replayable hooks and a feel-good bounce, the song became the duo’s breakout record and one of the fastest-growing independent youth-driven tracks in the UK during the year.
Inspired by and containing elements interpolated from Body on Me, “Splendid” combines nostalgic influence with a modern UK sound, allowing Osaze & Marcus to create a record that felt both familiar and fresh to younger audiences. The track’s catchy chorus, simple dance rhythm and strong replay value quickly helped it gain traction across TikTok and social media.
Following a coordinated relaunch campaign by the duo in early 2026, “Splendid” exploded online through a viral dance challenge that spread rapidly across schools, colleges and youth communities throughout the UK. The trend generated tens of thousands of TikTok creations, with supporters, influencers, streamers and major online personalities all participating in the movement.
As momentum around the song continued growing, creators including KSI, Swarmz and multiple large UK TikTok creators publicly engaged with the sound, helping elevate “Splendid” into a genuine UK youth culture moment. Swarmz notably described the track as having the potential to become “the biggest song of the summer.”
The success of “Splendid” significantly elevated Osaze & Marcus’s industry profile, attracting attention from major labels, management companies and music executives while establishing the duo as one of South London’s fastest-rising emerging acts. The song marked a turning point in their career, demonstrating their ability to independently build viral momentum, mobilise youth audiences and convert grassroots support into nationwide recognition.
Title: Splendid
Artist: Osaze & Marcus
Release Date: 19 July 2025
Produced By: 8Key
Close To U
“Close To U” is a melodic Afrobeats and UK rap-influenced single by South London duo Osaze & Marcus. Blending emotional lyricism, smooth melodies and atmospheric production, the track explores themes of love, attachment and the desire to remain emotionally connected to someone despite distance, complications and changing circumstances.
Built around the duo’s signature chemistry and melodic delivery, “Close To U” showcases a softer and more reflective side to Osaze & Marcus’s sound, balancing heartfelt writing with replayable hooks and modern UK-inspired production. The song captures late-night emotions and relationship vulnerability while maintaining the confident and polished energy the duo have become known for.
Following its release, “Close To U” gained strong traction across Sutton and wider South London, particularly after a dance challenge linked to the song began spreading amongst local young people and schools throughout the borough. Videos using the sound circulated heavily across TikTok and Instagram, helping introduce the duo to a wider audience and strengthening their growing grassroots support.
The success of the challenge marked one of the duo’s earliest demonstrations of real local cultural impact, with “Close To U” becoming closely associated with youth culture in Sutton during the period. The track continued Osaze & Marcus’s progression towards a more mature and refined sound while further establishing their reputation for creating melodic music that connects naturally with young audiences and real-life experiences.
Title: Close To U
Artist: Osaze & Marcus
Release Date: 14 February 2026
Produced By: KBeats
Sweet one
“Sweet One” is a melodic UK rap track by South London duo Osaze & Marcus, released on 12 December 2025. Produced by Krome, the song blends smooth melodies, confident lyricism and UK-centred cultural references, capturing themes of romance, lifestyle elevation and youthful ambition.
Built around an infectious hook and bouncy production, “Sweet One” sees the duo balance playful chemistry with sharp wordplay, referencing luxury travel, relationships and the differences between their rising lifestyle and the people trying to imitate them. The track combines melodic rap influences with modern UK energy, continuing to showcase the duo’s versatility and natural charisma.
Prior to release, the song generated strong anticipation online after a snippet posted by Osaze on Snapchat began circulating heavily across social media. In particular, the lyric “Your ex boy is wasteman, ain’t seen a rack in his life” quickly became a fan-favourite moment and helped increase discussion surrounding the track before release.
Following its release, “Sweet One” became one of the duo’s most talked-about songs amongst supporters, further strengthening Osaze & Marcus’s growing reputation for catchy hooks, relatable writing and music that connects naturally with UK youth culture.
Title: Sweet One
Artist: Osaze & Marcus
Release Date: 12 December 2025
Produced By: Krome Beats
CAUTIOn
After a silent Autumn 2025, Osaze & Marcus have ended the wait and are returning with a brand new release. Fans have been repeatedly been calling out for the 'Rap O&M' to make a return, therefore what better way to grant their wishes than to release a 6-track, rap-only mixtape to end off the year in style.
The project first announced in October, with a blank, yellow post showing the date 22/11/25. The following week, the full announcement was posted, and fans were told that they would be getting a rap-only mixtape.
The project features some of the duo's most catchy and lyrical work so far, ranging from hard bars and wordplay, to catchy tunes and love songs. Upcoming, talented rapper and bassist 'Hyro' also makes a return to the duo's catalogue as a feature on track 4 'Move Like Dat', having also been featured on the remix of 'Allergy' on the 'Hello' EP back in August.
The production of the project is work of some of the most talented and decorated producers in the UK scene at the moment, with tracks on the mixtape being produced by the like of FissBassBeats, Kaiso, KatManDuSounds and Mxlvyn.
For the fans of Osaze & Marcus who also love rap, this project will surely be one to enjoy.
1. Caution
2. Pickin' Up
3. Neymar
4. Move Like Dat
5. Thinkin' Bout You
6. Perfect Lifestyle