From street hustle to Spotify streams, Handles TDNB’s Pressure on the Curb explores life, legacy, and survival.
Handles TDNB, the West London rapper known for balancing sharp lyricism with fashion-forward vision, releases his latest EP Pressure on the Curb on July 18, 2025. The first single, “The Style Of Life”, is available only to fans who pre-order the EP starting June 21.
Rooted in Handles’ own experiences, the project blends London street culture, Caribbean rhythm, and high-stakes hustle. “Style is survival. This project shows the pressure — and the shine — of the curb,” he says, summing up the tone and purpose behind his latest work.
Handles’ résumé stands as proof of his evolution: over 100K CDs sold by hand, performances at Wembley SSE, a Red Bull Tour with Skepta and A$AP Rocky, and even a live session on Shade45 XM Radio. He’s also a former Fred the Godson Rap Battle winner, spotlighted in major outlets like BBC Radio 1 and Wordplay Magazine. 
The EP’s lead single, “The Style Of Life,” is a gritty, confident anthem that reflects Handles’ journey from pirate radio to international stages. He’s collaborated with names like Yo Yo Honey Singh, hit over 3 million Spotify streams, and earned four iTunes UK Hip-Hop chart entries.
With Pressure on the Curb, Handles doesn’t just drop an EP — he drops a manifesto.
