Manga Saint Hilare returns with “In The Dance” ahead of forthcoming album
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Grime OG Manga Saint Hilare arrives with new single ‘In The Dance’ to start the year as he means to go on. Having heavily teased the track throughout the year, Manga takes listeners on a more experimental journey than before delivering a dance-inspired anthem that has already begun carving out a generational run of its own across his socials. Produced alongside long-time collaborator MoreNight, the release signals Manga’s readiness to enter the next phase of his journey reaffirming his place front and centre as a pioneering MC for generations past, present and future. Alongside his continued work as a BBC1Xtra radio host with Sian Anderson, and his role within Red Bull’s rising GMT platform, Manga has further cemented his reputation as a trusted voice, tastemaker and connector within the scene, arguably at his most influential point to date.
“We feel Grime music doesn’t have enough space in the clubs. The raw energy of Grime is perfect to skank & dance to. So we made ‘In The Dance’ to be played… in the dance”
Grime legend Manga Saint Hilare hasn’t slowed down since the release of his last project, “Everything Is Under Control”. Balancing fatherhood with a prime-time slot on BBC 1Xtra alongside Sian Anderson, Manga has spent the past year fine-tuning the next chapter of his ever-evolving musical journey. Beyond his own artistry, Manga has spearheaded the reunion of the iconic Grime collective Roll Deep, teasing fresh material through appearances with DJ AG and DJ Mak Ten. He’s also found a new lane in DJing, building momentum with self-filmed multi-genre mixes shared across his socials and YouTube attracting an engaged, organic audience. His ongoing partnership with Red Bull has seen him host the acclaimed Mic Flex series and collaborate with emerging voices like Mic Of Course, Deema, Shakes The Kid, and Namesbliss, further cementing his role as a connector between generations of UK talent. His most recent project, ‘OUTERNATIONAL’, closed out 2025 as a statement release, accompanied by a run of UK shows in celebration of his core audience. From hosting, to radio, to Roll Deep, to fatherhood, Manga Saint Hilare continues to prove there’s not much he can’t do all while keeping Grime’s heart beating strong.
Manga’s return in 2026 signals a bold new chapter blending club-ready energy with unmistakable Grime DNA, ‘In The Dance’ marks the first step in an exciting rollout of new music ahead of the summer.
