Rise Up

The incredible, must-read true story of the meteoric rise of the music star and the #Merky brand – and a guide to achieving success in your own life, on your own terms. ‘Extraordinary’ NME Books of the Year ‘An inspirational must-read’ Evening Standard THE #MERKY STORY SO FAR ‘It’s been a long time coming, I swear...’ In recent years Stormzy has risen from one of the most promising musicians of his generation to a spokesperson for a generation. Rise Up is the story of how he got there. It’s a story about faith and the ideas worth fighting for. It’s about knowing where you’re from, and where you’re going. It’s about following your dreams without compromising who you are. Featuring never-before-seen photographs, annotated lyrics and contributions from those closest to him, Rise Up is the #Merky story, and the record of a journey unlike any other. Edited and co-written by Jude Yawson Contributions by Team #Merky Images by Kaylum Dennis Praise for Rise Up: ‘Inspirational’ Guardian Books of the Year 'A very important book. ... It is truly inspiring to read about the accomplishments of Team Stormzy, realised largely without money or expertise, but with bucketloads of intelligence and hard work.' BBC ‘Motivational, inspirational. If Rise Up is just the beginning, I cannot wait for the next stage.’ iNews ‘Provides a real insight into what it takes to become... the country's biggest grime star… Don’t sleep on it’ Metro ‘More than an oral history, Rise Up is a model for those seeking to replicate Stormzy and his team’s accomplishments.’ The Times ‘A book written not to the greater glory of Stormzy, but as a way of inspiring the next generation.’ Q Magazine, 'Best Music Books of the Month'