# Clavish

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British rapper (born 1998)

Clavish Born Cian Francis William Wright[1] (1998-10-04) 4 October 1998 (age 27) Stamford Hill, London, England Genres British hip hop trap UK drill Occupations Rapper songwriter Years active 2018-present[2] Labels Independent (current) Polydor (former) Website www.clavishofficial.com

Musical artist

**Cian Francis William Wright** (born 4 October 1998),[3] known professionally as **Clavish**, is a British rapper from [Stamford Hill](/source/Stamford_Hill), London.[2] He is currently an [independent](/source/Unsigned_artist) artist who was previously signed to the German-British Universal subsidiary, [Polydor Records](/source/Polydor_Records). He is noted for his signature flow on trap and drill beats.[4] In December 2022, Clavish earned his first UK Top 10 with the [D-Block Europe](/source/D-Block_Europe)-assisted "Rocket Science" which peaked at number 9 on the [UK Singles Chart](/source/UK_Singles_Chart).[5] His first mixtape *[Rap Game Awful](/source/Rap_Game_Awful)* released on 13 January 2023 and debuted at number 4 on the [UK Albums Chart](/source/UK_Albums_Chart).[6]

## Career

### 2018–2021: Career beginnings and *2022*

Clavish began rapping in 2018 with the release of "All These Funds".[7] Following a quiet 2019, Clavish broke through with his appearance on [GRM Daily's](/source/GRM_Daily) "Daily Duppy" series with his own reaching over ten million views on [YouTube](/source/YouTube).[8] In 2021, Clavish released the singles "One of a Kind" in August and "Like This" in November, and followed up with his debut [EP](/source/Extended_play) *2022* in December.[4]

### 2022–present: *Rap Game Awful* and *Chapter 16*

Clavish released the single "Sold Out Dates" in March which marked his first UK debut at number 93.[9] This was later followed by the song "Greece" which peaked at number 70.[10] Building on the momentum from the two previous singles, Clavish released "Public Figure" which peaked at number 66, marking his highest charting [song](/source/Song) at the time.[11] The song also received a co-sign from [Drake](/source/Drake_(musician))'s [OVO Sound](/source/OVO_Sound) Radio.[12] This was later followed by the [D-Block Europe](/source/D-Block_Europe)-assisted "Rocket Science" in November which earned Clavish his first top-ten single, peaking at number 9 on the [UK Singles Chart](/source/UK_Singles_Chart).[5] The single was accompanied by the announcement of Clavish's debut [mixtape](/source/Mixtape), *Rap Game Awful*.[13] The mixtape was supported by the singles "Traumatised" and "No Difference" and released on 13 January 2023, debuting at number 4 on the [UK Albums Chart](/source/UK_Albums_Chart).[6]

On 29 June 2023, Clavish appeared as a feature on D-Block Europe's highly anticipated "[Pakistan](/source/Pakistan_(D-Block_Europe_song))", the second cut on their sixth commercial mixtape, *DBE World*.[14] The track debuted at number 10 on the UK Official Charts marking his second appearance in the top ten following his previous D-Block Europe-assisted "Rocket Science".[15]

While teasing his upcoming mixtape, *Chapter 16* for months, on 7 September 2023, Clavish released the project's lead single, "Tip Toes" with [Aitch](/source/Aitch_(rapper)).[16] Clavish later appeared alongside [K-Trap](/source/K-Trap) and [Headie One](/source/Headie_One) for their top forty charting single, "Triple Threat" which appeared on the duo's mixtape, *Strength to Strength*.[17] The mixtape's second single, "Top 2" was released on 19 October.[18] This was followed by its third single, "IDK" on 15 February 2024,[19] and the [Fredo](/source/Fredo)-accompanied "Uh Uh" on 7 March,[20][21] alongside the mixtape's official announcement.[22] The mixtape's fifth single, "10th Floor" with [Potter Payper](/source/Potter_Payper) was released on 18 April.[23][24] Just weeks later, the sixth single with D-Block Europe, "Most Definitely" was released on 9 May.[25] A day prior to the mixtape's release, on 16 May, Clavish released the final two singles, "Last Night in Paris" and "Vartry Road".[26]

In 2025, Clavish departed from Polydor Records with the release of his second extended play, *To Be Continued...*.[27]

## Discography

### Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications UK [28] UK R&B [29] UK DL [29] IRE [30] Rap Game Awful Released: 13 January 2023[13] Label: Polydor Format: Cassette, CD, LP, streaming, digital download 4 1 12 31 BPI: Gold[31] Chapter 16 Released: 17 May 2024[26] Label: Polydor Format: CD, streaming, digital download 30 3 69 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Extended plays

Title Details 2022 Released: 10 December 2021[32] Label: Polydor Formats: Digital download, streaming To Be Continued... Released: 17 January 2025[27] Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

### Singles

#### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album UK [28] UK R&B [33] IRE [30] "All These Funds" 2018 — — — Non-album singles "Again" 2019 — — — "100mph Freestyle" — — — "Mad About Bars" (with Mixtape Madness) — — — "Ketchup & Salad Cream" — — — "Welcome to the Trenches (Pop Smoke Remix)" — — — "Could've" 2020 — — — "100mph Freestyle X2" — — — "No Cap" — — — "Amiri Balmain" — — — "Money Makers" (with Kirky) — — — "Daily Duppy" (featuring GRM Daily) — — — "How It Goes" 2021 — — — "The Generals Corner" (with Kenny Allstar) — — — "One Of A Kind" — — — "Fashion Week Freestyle" — — — "Like This" — — — "Plugged In" (with Fumez the Engineer) — — — "Sold Out Dates"[9] 2022 93 — — "Greece"[10] 70 — — BPI: Silver[31] Rap Game Awful "Public Figure"[11] 66 32 — "NRF Freestyle" — — — "Rocket Science" (featuring D-Block Europe) 9 3 40 BPI: Gold[31] "Traumatised"[34] 2023 63 37 — "No Difference"[35] 57 32 — "100mph Freestyle x3"[36] — — — Non-album singles "Click Of My Fingers"[37] — — — "Day Date"[38] 73 — — "Tip Toes"[16] (with Aitch) 52 24 — Chapter 16 "Triple Threat[17] (with Headie One and K-Trap) 31 13 — Strength to Strength "Top 2"[18] — — — Chapter 16 "IDK"[19] 2024 — — — "Uh Uh"[20] (with Fredo) 70 — — "10th Floor"[23] (with Potter Payper) — — — "Most Definitely"[25] (with D-Block Europe) 88 — — "Last Night in Paris"[26] — — — "Vartry Road"[26] — — — "Benz" (with Mabel) 2025 — — — Mabel "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

#### As a featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album UK [28] UK R&B [33] IRE [30] "Let It Rip (Remix)" (KAWALi featuring Clavish & wewantwraiths) 2022 — — — Non-album singles "Pakistan"[14] (D-Block Europe featuring Clavish) 2023 8 3 34 BPI: Gold[31] DBE World "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album UK [28] UK R&B [33] "4 of Us" (featuring Rimzee, Tiny Boost and Youngs Teflon) 2023 89 — Rap Game Awful "Different League" (Nines featuring Clavish and Nafe Smallz) 2023 93 35 Crop Circle 2 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released, other artist(s), and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "All Stars 2" 2020 Nines, Frosty, Q2T, Chappo CSB Crabs in a Bucket "Shopping Uptown" 2021 Dezzie Uno Uno "Mind" Fredo Independence Day "Different League" 2023 Nines, Nafe Smallz Crop Circle 2 "Head Knees & Shoulders" 2024 Potter Payper Thanks for Hating

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["BLUE PLATE"](https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/919557813). *ASCAP*. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 28 April 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-TG1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-TG1_2-1) ["Clavish: the quiet London rapper who lets his aloof music do the talking"](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jan/03/new-music-for-2023-clavish-the-quiet-london-rapper). *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)*. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["All These Funds by Clavish on Apple Music"](https://music.apple.com/gb/album/all-these-funds-single/1402244723). 21 June 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2023 – via Apple Music.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Clavish - Daily Duppy"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LudNG7sEiyY&ab_channel=GRMDaily). *GRM Daily*. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2023 – via YouTube.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Greece_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Greece_10-1) Olaoya, Ezra (24 May 2022). ["Clavish Flies Out To Sunny "Greece" For New Music Video"](https://www.complex.com/music/clavish-greece-video). *[Complex](/source/Complex_Networks)*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-PF_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-PF_11-1) King, Tyrese. ["Clavish Deals With Being A 'Public Figure' On New Record"](https://www.newwavemagazine.com/single-post/clavish-deals-with-being-a-public-figure-on-new-record). *www.newwavemagazine.com*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODE OF OVO SOUND RADIO FEATURING D-BLOCK EUROPE, CLAVISH & MORE"](https://grmdaily.com/ovo-sound-radio-s4-e19/). *GRM Daily*. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-RGA_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-RGA_13-1) Griffiths, George (22 November 2022). ["Clavish & D-Block Europe hit Number 1 on Official Trending Chart with Rocket Science"](https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/clavish-d-block-europe-hit-number-1-on-official-trending-chart-with-rocket-science__37919/). *[Official Charts](/source/Official_Charts)*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Pakistan_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Pakistan_14-1) ["D-Block Europe finally liberate official "Pakistan" version featuring Clavish"](https://grmdaily.com/d-block-europe-clavish-pakistan/). *GRM Daily*. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Dave & Central Cee fend off Olivia Rodrigo for fifth week at Number 1 with Sprinter"](https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/dave-central-cee-number-1-song). *[Official Charts](/source/Official_Charts_Company)*. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Tip_Toes_16-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Tip_Toes_16-1) ["WATCH CLAVISH & AITCH THROW A HOUSE PARTY IN "TIP TOES" VISUALS"](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-aitch-tip-toes/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-TT_17-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-TT_17-1) Archibald-Powell, Naimah (21 September 2023). ["CLAVISH, HEADIE ONE & K-TRAP ARE A "TRIPLE THREAT" ON COLD NEW COLLAB"](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-headie-one-k-trap-triple-threat/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. Retrieved 8 February 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Top_2_18-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Top_2_18-1) ["CLAVISH RETURNS WITH NEW BANGER "TOP 2""](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-top-2/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IDK_19-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IDK_19-1) Archibald-Powell, Naimah (16 February 2024). ["CLAVISH SHARES "IDK" VISUALS"](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-idk/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. Retrieved 7 March 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Uh_Uh_20-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Uh_Uh_20-1) ["CLAVISH & FREDO COLLABORATE ON HUGE BANGER "UH UH""](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-fredo-uh-uh/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Murray, Robin (8 March 2024). ["Clavish Links With Fredo For New Single 'Uh Uh'"](https://www.clashmusic.com/news/clavish-links-with-fredo-for-new-single-uh-uh/). *[Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine))*. Retrieved 10 March 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-C16_22-0)** Keith, James (8 March 2024). ["Clavish Teases 'Chapter 16' Mixtape With Fredo Collab "Uh Uh""](https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/clavish-fredo-uh-uh). *[Complex UK](/source/Complex_Networks)*. Retrieved 8 March 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-10th_Floor_23-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-10th_Floor_23-1) ["WATCH CLAVISH & POTTER PAYPER JOIN FORCES ON "10TH FLOOR""](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-potter-payper-10th-floor/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** Lindsay, Ed (22 April 2024). ["Clavish ft: Potter Payper - 10th Floor (Official Video)"](https://www.wordplaymagazine.com/blog-1/2024/4/22/clavish-ft-potter-payper-10th-floor-official-video). *Wordplay Magazine*. Retrieved 17 May 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Most_Definitely_25-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Most_Definitely_25-1) ["CLAVISH & D-BLOCK EUROPE REUNITE FOR "MOST DEFINITELY""](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-d-block-europe-most-definitely/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LNiP_and_VR_26-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LNiP_and_VR_26-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-LNiP_and_VR_26-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-LNiP_and_VR_26-3) Hussain, Shahzaib (17 May 2024). ["Clavish Shares 'Chapter 16' Mixtape"](https://www.clashmusic.com/news/clavish-shares-chapter-16-mixtape/). *[Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine))*. Retrieved 17 May 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-TBC_27-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-TBC_27-1) ["Clavish unloads 'Champions League' EP & new video"](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-2022-ep/). *GRM Daily*. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Official_Charts_Company_28-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Official_Charts_Company_28-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Official_Charts_Company_28-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Official_Charts_Company_28-3) ["Clavish | full Official Chart history"](https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/60305/clavish/). [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved 7 January 2023. - For "4 of Us": ["Clavish/Teflon/Rimzee/Boost | full Official Chart History"](https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/64027/clavish-teflon-rimzee-boost/). Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-UKRNB_29-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-UKRNB_29-1) ["Clavish | full Official Chart history"](https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/60305/clavish/). [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved 25 May 2024.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BPI_31-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BPI_31-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-BPI_31-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-BPI_31-3) ["British certifications – Clavish"](https://www.bpi.co.uk/page/certified-awards). [British Phonographic Industry](/source/British_Phonographic_Industry). Retrieved 14 March 2025. *Type*Clavish*in the "Search:" field.*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-32)** W, Courtney (10 December 2021). ["LISTEN TO CLAVISH'S DEBUT EP '2022'"](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-2022-ep/). *GRM Daily*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-RandB_33-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-RandB_33-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-RandB_33-2) ["Clavish | full Official Chart history"](https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/60305/clavish/). [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). Retrieved 7 January 2023. - For "Tip Toes"["Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40: 15 September 2023 - 21 September 2023"](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/official-hip-hop-and-r-and-b-singles-chart/20230915/114/). Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-34)** Powell, Jon (6 January 2023). ["Clavish drops off new visual for "Traumatised""](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-06/265642/clavish-traumatised-video/). *revolt.tv*. Retrieved 7 January 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-35)** ["WATCH CLAVISH SHINE IN "NO DIFFERENCE" VIDEOO"](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-no-difference/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-36)** ["CLAVISH STRIKES AGAIN WITH "100MPH FREESTYLE 3""](https://grmdaily.com/clavish-100mph-freestyle-3/). *[GRM Daily](/source/GRM_Daily)*. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-37)** Murray, Robin (8 August 2023). ["Clavish Shares 'Click Of My Fingers'"](https://www.clashmusic.com/news/clavish-shares-click-of-my-fingers/). *[Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine))*. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-38)** Murray, Robin (28 April 2023). ["Clavish Shells It Down With 'Day Date'"](https://www.clashmusic.com/news/clavish-shells-it-down-with-day-date/). *[Clash](/source/Clash_(magazine))*. Retrieved 1 May 2023.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.clavishofficial.com/)

v t e Clavish Mixtapes Rap Game Awful (2023) Chapter 16 (2024) Singles "Rocket Science" "No Difference" Featured singles "Pakistan"

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