You’ve hopefully definitely read our list of the 10 British Rap Releases of 2017 already, but now we’re sharing with you the opinions of some of those on the shortlist.

Unlike us, a few cocky lads who elected themselves to have a valid opinion on music, thee guys in this article have some serious expertise. Among them are producers, rappers and record labels, and we asked each to pick their top three releases of last year. Some picked their own work, some picked stuff from the wrong year and some have given you genuinely solid extra listening homework to go away and do.

Take advantage of their knowledge and go find your new favourite project:

See, here they are:

LEE SCOTT: 

 

1. Bisk – xxxx
2. Milkavelli – Cult Member
3. Slowthai – I Wish I Knew

 

DED TEBIASE:

(No order)

Benaddict – Garden of England

Stinkin Slumrok & Morriarchi- Morrstinkin

BigLikeBaz – Ormond

 

MORRIARCHI:

1. Stinkin Slumrok (& himself) – Morrstinkin
2. Bisk – Gutter City
3. HAPPYPPL – Things to do in Happyland when ur dead

 

BENADDICT:

1. Loyle Carner – Yesterday’s Gone
2. Verbz & Mr Slipz – Lessons of Adolescence
3. M9 – Old Pictures

 

VERBZ:

1. M9 – Old Pictures
2. Ash the Author & Krang – Two Man Band
3. TBC

 

VILLAGE LIVE RECORDS:

1. M9 – Old Pictures
2. Verbz & Mr Slipz – Lessons of Adolescence
3. Benaddict, Slim and Ella Mae – Teal

 

THE NORTHAZE:

1. Lee Scott – Nice Swan (2016 but still listening)
2. Black Josh – Brexit
3. Toshiro Steel – Ecchi Nights