North London’s iconic voice returns with power, maturity and unmatched craftsmanship as Miles unveils his long-awaited album The Gallery, officially released on December 12th, 2025. After more than a decade away from the spotlight, the artist once known as Dimples steps forward with a body of work that not only reaffirms his historic place in UK music but elevates him into a new creative era marked by depth, intention and razor-sharp storytelling.**
A foundational figure in the early formation of Grime, Miles helped build the very sound that would later dominate the UK. His journey began at Heat FM, a breeding ground for the genre’s earliest innovators, where he traded sets with names that would go on to shape global culture. With appearances on Private Caller, spins across BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and Kiss FM, and years immersed in the company of artists like Wiley, Dizzee Rascal, Lethal B and Boy Better Know, Miles’ place in UK music history was secured long before he took his step back.
Now, after twelve years of silence, he returns as an artist transformed. The Gallery sees him shifting from the explosive charge of Grime into a refined Hip Hop palette rooted in the sounds that shaped him growing up: Garage, Jungle, Basement and classic rap. The album feels like an immersive walk through chapters of his life, each track crafted as a standalone exhibit, deliberately arranged without a traditional sequence so listeners can explore it freely, like moving room to room in an art museum. A cinematic, darkly stylish thread inspired by the Joker character from The Dark Knight runs subtly throughout, echoed by nighttime visuals filmed across the city that cloak the music in a Gotham-like mood.
The Gallery arrives as a strikingly confident and deeply lived-in album, revealing Miles at his most focused and imaginative. Instead of relying on nostalgia, he delivers a fresh, fully realised sound marked by sharp imagery, mature insights and a cinematic edge that elevates each track. His voice carries the weight of experience yet moves with the clarity of an artist who has rediscovered his purpose, turning personal history into vivid storytelling. The production feels polished and atmospheric, his flows cut with precision, and the presence of Jadakiss adds a powerful layer without overshadowing the core narrative. It is a project that not only honours his roots but proves he is still capable of pushing boundaries and setting new standards, making The Gallery one of the most compelling and rewarding UK releases of the year.
His return was first signalled by a lyrical showcase over Jay-Z’s Public Service Announcement instrumental, a moment that spread rapidly through the UK underground and earned the attention of Scott Storch, the legendary producer behind Cry Me a River and Still D.R.E. It was a reminder to the scene that the pen, presence and precision that once made Miles a standout had not faded in the slightest.
Though The Gallery features a select few collaborators, the project is intentionally built around Miles alone. Yet one moment stands tall: the unmistakable voice of Jadakiss, who not only introduces the album but joins Miles on one of its defining records. Even the name Miles serves as a statement in itself, symbolising the long road he has travelled while containing every letter of his original moniker Dimples, allowing the legacy of his Grime beginnings to live within his rebirth.
With The Gallery, Miles doesn’t just return. He reclaims, rebuilds and redefines. This is the work of an artist who has grown in silence and now speaks louder than ever.
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