HIP-HOP artist Graham Martin has dropped his debut album.

Released via Hydrus Records, The Rebirth is an impressive 10-track showcase of the Essex rapper at his absolute best.

Martin told the Evening Times: “I had been rapping for a number of years under different names; I had quite a back catalogue of mixtapes and decided it was time to make an album.

“As I was collecting together tunes for it, my health got involved and slowed down the project. After some time I decided I did not want it to stop my passion and continued work on the album.

“My album is a very honest account of me telling you a chapter of my life.”

The main highlight of Martin’s musical year has been releasing The Rebirth.

He noted: “It was hard work and to see the finished product has been huge.

“I would also say performing live has been amazing too, it's been great to finally be back on stage in front of an audience.

“The feedback has been great and a really fun experience.”

For those lucky enough to catch Martin live in action, he promises a set you won’t forget.

He said: “My audience can expect a lot of energy and passion.

“I have been on the live scene for over a year now and have learnt from my mistakes and refined my performances.

“As I’ve been rapping for a long time my back catalogue is large, so there’s always great variety.”

For more information and details on upcoming gigs, go to facebook.com/GraphicMC.