Colin Batsa’s career has always been about unearthing the best emerging talent, and his track record of breaking the likes of Devlin, D-Block Europe and Aitch speaks for itself. As EGA Music Group president, the rap and hip-hop expert is a crucial cog in the A&R machine at Universal Music UK. Music Week meets him to hear his story so far and ask what’s next...

WORDS: James Hanley    PHOTO: Carsten Windhorst

It’s official: Colin Batsa can see into the future.