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kid apollo Drop New Mixtape ‘i let the sun back in’
Deptford trio kid apollo have released their new mixtape, *i let the sun back in*, expanding on a run of singles shared in 2026. The 12-track project is their most in-depth work so far and brings together their blend of underground rap, club music and other influences.
The group comprises Jimmy and twins Felix and Theo Ratigan, who make music independently in a studio set up in their flat’s front room. Earlier releases included ‘kumbaya’, ‘ups/downs’ and ‘easier’; the title track was released ahead of the mixtape.
In short
- Deptford trio kid apollo have released a 12-track mixtape.
- It is their most in-depth project to date.
- Their DIY sound draws on underground rap and club music.
Explained simply
kid apollo are a three-member music group from Deptford, in south-east London. Jimmy and twin brothers Felix and Theo Ratigan make their music independently, working from a studio in their flat.
Their sound brings together underground rap, club music and other influences. Earlier songs including “kumbaya”, “ups/downs” and “easier” introduced this mix, while the new project develops it across a longer collection of tracks.
The mixtape matters as the group’s most in-depth work so far, giving listeners a fuller sense of their approach. Their independent setup also means they create and release music outside the usual major-label system.
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