Dylan Cartlidge

Dylan Cartlidge is a rapper and multi-instrumentalist. His music incorporates elements of funk, soul, hip hop, gospel rock, and R&B. He is known for his hopeful narratives.^[1][2] He was featured in the first episode of BBC documentary The Mighty Redcar, where he was seeking a record deal.^[3] He signed to Glassnote Records in 2018.^[4]

Born

Dylan Michael Cartlidge

(1994-09-27) September 27, 1994 (age 31)

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Genres

• Hip hop
• funk
• pop

Years active2017–present

LabelGlassnote

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Dylan Cartlidge
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Born	Dylan Michael Cartlidge (1994-09-27) September 27, 1994 (age 31) Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Genres	Hip hop funk pop
Years active	2017–present
Label	Glassnote
Website	https://dylancartlidge.com

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Cartlidge was named to NPR World Cafe's '30 Under 30',^[5] following his on air appearance in 2021.^[6] He has also appeared at Glastonbury Festival,^[7][8] SXSW,^[9] The Great Escape,^[10] and BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Middlesbrough.^[11][12]

In April 2023, Cartlidge appeared as a guest contestant on the Beta Squad's "Guess the Musician." The panel attempting to identify the professional musician included rapper Dave. Cartlidge was incorrectly voted out by the panel early despite being compared to Jimi Hendrix.^[13]

In December 2023, Cartlidge married Dr. Holly Shahverdi,^[14] who frequently accompanies him on tour and sings with him.^[15]