Sony/ATV head of A&R, UK, David Ventura has told Music Week that he “can’t wait for the world to discover” rising UK rapper Octavian.

The breakout artist, producer and writer from south-east London has signed to the Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs joint venture for a worldwide deal.

“We have a lot of hopes for him and we think he’s going to become global, but he’s doing it on his own terms – it’s about putting the right people around him,” ...