Cork artist Cornerboy is on hip-hop’s centre stage

CORNERBOY, also known as Neil Brennan to his nearest and dearest, must be among the few Irish people who can use the adjective ‘dope’ and not get laughed out of town.

Just how did a 22-year-old Leeds United fan from Glanmire near Cork city claim this badge of honour? Well, by writing the beats-laden tracks used by a string of hip-hop artists that has attracted attention from in-the-knows in both America and the UK.

His booming, sometimes ominous-sounding instrumentals have led to him working with the likes of top hip-hop acts Young Thug and Skepta.