Rise Up: The #Merky Story So Far
Rise Up: The #Merky Story So Far is a candid and inspiring biography that chronicles the meteoric rise of Stormzy, one of the UK's most influential grime artists and cultural icons. Written with contributions from Team #Merky and co-written by Jude Yawson, the book presents an intimate behind-the-scenes account of how a young Black British man from South London built an independent music empire from the ground up. With images captured by Kaylum Dennis, the narrative illustrates the raw ambition, faith, and community spirit that powered the #Merky movement — from sold-out festivals to landmark moments in British music history. Honest, energising, and unapologetically bold, it is as much a testament to collective hustle as it is to one individual's extraordinary journey.
Author: Stormzy
Format: Paperback
Published: 2018, #Merky Books
Genre: Biography
Rise Up: The #Merky Story So Far is a candid and inspiring biography that chronicles the meteoric rise of Stormzy, one of the UK's most influential grime artists and cultural icons. Written with contributions from Team #Merky and co-written by Jude Yawson, the book presents an intimate behind-the-scenes account of how a young Black British man from South London built an independent music empire from the ground up. With images captured by Kaylum Dennis, the narrative illustrates the raw ambition, faith, and community spirit that powered the #Merky movement — from sold-out festivals to landmark moments in British music history. Honest, energising, and unapologetically bold, it is as much a testament to collective hustle as it is to one individual's extraordinary journey.