Brand new EP from Sugarae

Hailing from Walsall in the UK’s West Midlands, Sugarae is rising as an exciting new voice blending the smooth cadence of R&B with the edge and energy of rap. Drawing on his own life experience and a sound shaped by influences like Chip, Skepta, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake and Bryson Tiller, Sugarae’s music frames themes from love and internal battles to the road to self-belief, offering a sound that’s at once personal and powerfully relatable.

His fluid musical talents allow him to deliver bars with sharp precision and then pivot into silky, melodic lines that hit with emotional impact. His sound walks a tightrope between soulful reflection and determination, always underpinned by a sense of honesty that makes his music easy to connect with.

His latest offering, the brand new Competition Pack EP, serves up three tracks that showcase his versatility as well as open a window into his mindset as an artist and individual. The project is based in a theme of personal growth and self-belief, with each track venturing further into the struggles and motivation that drive him forward.

Opening the EP is “Competition,” a bold declaration of ambition about mastering the drive to be better than yesterday. With confident lyrics over a slick, energising beat, Sugarae encourages listeners to reframe the idea of competition as fuel rather than pressure. It’s a soundtrack for early mornings and late nights, made for anyone pushing themselves to level up.

“Me Against Me,” the second track, hits harder, exploring the internal conflict that often comes with chasing a dream, the voice of doubt, the weight of expectation, the constant challenge of self-discipline. Here, Sugarae turns the mirror on himself, unpacking the emotional toll of ambition while still keeping the energy fierce. It’s meaningful yet propelled with beat-driven momentum, capturing a battle many will recognise.

The closing track, “No Remorse,” doubles down on perseverance, revolving around a crisp beat and lyricism brimming with defiance, it’s a clear-eyed statement about pushing through doubt, setbacks and negativity. Casting a soulful R&B-tinged soundscape, the track leaves no room for second-guessing; it’s about vision, focus and chasing goals with everything you’ve got.

Crafted through freestyles and built in a Birmingham studio, Competition Pack is a project that builds on Sugarae’s inevitable rise. With a sound that’s both profound and forward-thinking, he continues to go from strength to strength with each mvoe.

Listen to Competition Pack below