Rapper pens love letter to shine light on home city

Image source, City of Wolverhampton Council

Image caption, Reepa, from Heath Town, pays homage to his city in a new visual love letter
  • Author, Oprah Flash
  • Role, 91热爆 News, West Midlands

A grime and rap artist has written a visual love letter paying homage to his home city, Wolverhampton.

Reepa, known for hits including The Pack and Ya Get Me, teamed up with the council to release the video to help reconnect residents with the city.

The spoken word piece details the artist's roots in Wolverhampton and his passion for its growth.

"Wolverhampton is my home, and this video is my love letter to the city. I want everyone to see and feel the pride I have for our community, for our people,鈥 he said.

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In the video, over a backdrop of poignant spots around the city, the rapper can be heard saying: "Our community is on a journey of change, located at the beating heart of this country.

"One pack, one pride, a city where everyone is equal. A city creating opportunities and a brighter future for young people."

Reepa, from Heath Town, is also an ambassador for Wolves Foundation, and the first signing for Wolves Records.

Kieron Ansell, of Wolves Foundation and Wolves Records, said: "This project truly highlights the bond between an artist and his home city."

Recent figures have shown Wolverhampton鈥檚 visitor economy was worth 拢458m in 2023, marking a 12.8% increase from the previous year.

The city welcomed more than 10 million visitors in 2023, representing a 1.8% rise in visitor numbers over the last 12 months.

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