Rise Up

The incredible, must-read true story of the meteoric rise of the music star and the #Merky brand â" and a guide to achieving success in your own life, on your own terms. âExtraordinaryâ NME Books of the YearâAn inspirational must-readâ Evening StandardTHE #MERKY STORY SO FARâItâs been a long time coming, I swear...âIn 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. Itâs a story about faith and the ideas worth fighting for. Itâs about knowing where youâre from, and where youâre going. Itâs 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 YawsonContributions by Team #MerkyImages by Kaylum DennisPraise for Rise Up:âInspirationalâ 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 âMotivational, inspirational. If Rise Up is just the beginning, I cannot wait for the next stage.â iNewsâProvides a real insight into what it takes to become... the country's biggest grime star⦠Donât sleep on itâ MetroâMore than an oral history, Rise Up is a model for those seeking to replicate Stormzy and his teamâs accomplishments.â The TimesâA book written not to the greater glory of Stormzy, but as a way of inspiring the next generation.â Q Magazine, 'Best Music Books of the Month'