Manga Saint Hilare - OUTERNATIONAL (EP)

Manga Saint Hilare Returns With OUTERNATIONAL: A Sharp Reset From a Grime Original.

Grime OG Manga Saint Hilare is back with OUTERNATIONAL a stripped down, high voltage EP that taps straight into the spirit that made him one of the genre’s most singular voices. After a packed November that included a Bristol show, an NTS guest mix, and the lead single “U Get It” with Kruz Leone and Scrufizzer, Manga’s latest drop feels like both a reminder and a warning: he hasn’t gone anywhere, and he’s not easing up.

Since releasing Everything Is Under Control, Manga’s been juggling fatherhood, a prime BBC 1Xtra slot with Sian Anderson, and even the chaos of “losing” his fifth MOBO Award, all while quietly sculpting the next chapter of his sound. He’s helped reignite Roll Deep, pushed out self shot multi genre DJ mixes that have grown into their own ecosystem, and continued bridging generations through Red Bull’s Mic Flex series with emerging talent like Mic Of Course, Deema, Shakes The Kid and Namesbliss.

The world of OUTERNATIONAL has been building subtly in the background, from Manga’s collaboration with long time producer Lewi B to the quiet unveiling of the Outernational Flag, a symbol of unity and belonging that now feels even more pointed in the wake of this summer’s anti immigrant unrest. What began as a personal emblem has taken on a wider resonance.

Conceptually, the EP is the first signal flare for a bigger project arriving in 2026. Musically, it reconnects Manga with the raw edges and inventive energy that have defined his two decade run, a blend of craftsmanship, confidence and community. Whether on radio, behind the decks, back with Roll Deep, or navigating life as a dad, Manga continues to show just how many lanes he can occupy while keeping Grime’s pulse loud and uncompromised.

With OUTERNATIONAL, Manga sets the tone for a new era built on connection and creative freedom, and if this is the warm up, 2026 is about to be serious.