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23 year old Brixton Native Santino Le Saints most recent project 'No More Icons?' is a blend of flawless vocals, unwavering rock star energy and vulnerable storytelling. Le Saint takes us through the locations, the people and life experiences laced within the sonics of the 7 track EP.

South London based artist and producer Kadiata Premiers the music video for his latest single 'Journey'. Featuring some of London's best creatives he has the honor of calling family.

The Croydon based artist and #GUAP30 cover star is a pioneer in the UK’s upcoming rap scene - steering away from the expected world of drill and grime Strandz’ nostalgic, classic flow and sound inspired by the old school NY hip hop he listened to as a growing up - has captured the streets. 

WE'RE STILL DIVING INTO THE DEEPEST DARKEST CORNERS OF THE MUSICAL OCEAN TO BRING YOU OUR CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF NEW RELEASES - BUT WE'RE JUST WIDENING THE SCOPE A LITTLE. HERE'S 7 NEW TRACKS YOU SHOULD TAP INTO FROM SOPHIE FAITH TO SKAII WATER.

Real togetherness is an elusive force which is painstaking to achieve but euphoric to
experience. It is the process of community being formed, new moments being shared and a singular goal being pursued. It is complemented by self-reflection, which reveals to us that we are best defined as being a part of wide, inclusive community than closed, fixed identities. We are liberated by togetherness. This is the Less Talking ethos.

EARLIER THIS YEAR, RAPPER ISAIAH RASHAD’S UNEXPECTED OUTING REVEALED THE CURRENT ATTITUDE OF THE HIP-HOP COMMUNITY TOWARD QUEERFOLK. RASHAD RECEIVED A SURPRISINGLY WHOLESOME RESPONSE, BEING MET WITH LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE DESPITE THE INDUSTRY’S REPUTATION FOR UNAPOLOGETIC HOMOPHOBIA. THERE IS A DISCUSSION TO BE HAD ABOUT HOW PREJUDICED BELIEFS ARE ON THE DECLINE AMONGST RAP ARTISTS AND THEIR AUDIENCES.

The formula of pairing miscellaneous videos of trees and sunsets or friends dancing with unreleased tracks and text captions has become popular on TikTok. It's easy to scroll past but once you hear the softly stacked harmonies and soothing R&B beats of SIE you'd be wrong to let it pass without listening further.

Returning to the international stage, Luedji Luna, one of North Eastern Brazil’s most exciting contemporary artists. We sat down with her after her sold out Jazz Café debut to talk motherhood, nature and how Brazilian politics influences her work.

Words by: Justine Farrant

WE'RE STILL DIVING INTO THE DEEPEST DARKEST CORNERS OF THE MUSICAL OCEAN TO BRING YOU OUR CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF NEW RELEASES - BUT WE'RE JUST WIDENING THE SCOPE A LITTLE. HERE'S 7 NEW TRACKS YOU SHOULD TAP INTO FROM JIM LEGXACY TO BABY ROSE.

The BLACKLIST returns for its fifth year celebrating Black talent across an array of different industries supported by adidas. It’s HERE. The BLACKLIST 2022 has arrived. Firstly, thank you for rocking with us. If we take a trip down memory lane, 5 years ago we started The BLACKLIST to showcase individuals we felt like deserved […]

The BLACKLIST returns for its fifth year celebrating Black talent across an array of different industries supported by adidas. It’s HERE. The BLACKLIST 2022 has arrived. Firstly, thank you for rocking with us. If we take a trip down memory lane, 5 years ago we started The BLACKLIST to showcase individuals we felt like deserved […]

There were so many creative hairstyles at the GUAP Gala. The fairytale & folklore theme meant that there were lots of tiaras, top hats and crowns, but that wasn’t all. We had a floor length feathery durag, a crystallised moon-and-stars head piece and beautiful, elaborate structures created using hair. Take a look at some of […]

With fairytale and folklore as the theme for the GUAP Gala this year, guests had a lot to play with when it came to makeup. We saw butterfly tooth gems, diamanté eye lashes, golden beards and real flowers stuck on cheekbones. Here are some of our favourite makeup looks. Which do you like best? Want […]

The world is on fire. Natural disasters are on the rise and the fashion industry is responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than international flights and shipping combined. Increasingly, people are starting to think about sustainability, environmental preservation and up-cycling with the outfit choices they make. We were on the lookout for the best sustainable […]

GUAP Gala – What a night! Our fairytale and folklore theme had people bringing all of the high fantasy, costume and creativity, from feathered Durag trains to cowrie shell suits. Here’s a look at some of our favourite outfits from the night. Who do you think should win Best Dressed?

GUAP’s ethereal fairytale-themed gala took place on Friday 7th October at the Natural History Museum. The night itself made history, setting a clear precedent for how we should celebrate underrepresented creatives, in the befitting month of black history. The night began with guests showcasing their elaborate fairytale & folklore-inspired garments on a buzzing red carpet […]

Dr.Martens have always had a central position in London’s fashion culture - being a brand symbolic of rebellion, youth and authenticity. So when they joined forces with NTS Radio for their 'BOOT FAIR' it was bound to be nothing short of all three!

The influence of African talent is immeasurable, and the last few years have seen the continent go through a shift where the once untapped and ignored creative scene now has all eyes on it. From artists selling out major stadiums like the O2 and Madison Square Garden to designers receiving prestigious awards from the global fashion industry; the innovation of this new generation of African talent is being recognised on a level never seen before- something that the V&A’s Africa Fashion exhibition is doing.

Today, Ajax, adidas and fashion brand Daily Paper release the 2022/2023 Ajax third kit. 

Kemi Anna and Safeen James met in 2021 while working as Content Producers at a social media agency ‘OK COOL’ and after finding common ground in their love for their Nigerian heritage and filmmaking, they became friends which later developed into creative partners. Since then they’ve both become freelancers and have supported each other on […]

This October, GUAP had the great privilege of meeting Ebinehita Iyere's Milk Honey Bees, young girls from across London who have come together to leave a literary legacy, narrating and documenting the real life experiences of Black Girlhood, Unfiltered.

Gen Z is leading the way in the Great Resignation and young people are re-evaluating how work fits into their lives - and not the other way around. Meta has identified a group of creators following this trend and disrupting the 9-5 – turning what they love into what they do. From fashion forecasters, curators of cool advocating for marginalised bodies and digital doodlers, these cultural disruptors are changing the game.

Real togetherness is an elusive force which is painstaking to achieve but euphoric to
experience. It is the process of community being formed, new moments being shared and a singular goal being pursued. It is complemented by self-reflection, which reveals to us that we are best defined as being a part of wide, inclusive community than closed, fixed identities. We are liberated by togetherness. This is the Less Talking ethos.

Drummer Warrior Storyteller presented for the first time an immersive live theatre production crafted with creative director and choreographer Muti ‘Mutivation’ Musafiri. Using live music, dance, spoken word, visual effects, projection and sound design, audiences were welcomed into the universe of the album and guided through its multidimensional story. The performance explored African Caribbean storytelling, Spirituality and political traditions.

Last week we released The BLACKLIST 2022 (UK), which displayed the evident evolution of this project since it was first released. From the creative direction to the expanded representation of the wider UK, beyond London, we are constantly pushing the growth of The BLACKLIST to showcase Black professionals in the most balanced and admirable light.

To mark the 5th year of The BLACKLIST, we knew that we wanted to expand beyond the UK. In embarking upon a new list we felt a collaboration with NATIVE was the way to go.

New research reveals 6 in 10 Black people regularly experience anxiety (62%).
Despite Sunday being the traditional day of rest or a recreational day for most as the weekend draws
to a close, many begin to worry about the week ahead with juggling family life (66%), a looming to-do
list (64%) and lack of sleep (57%) reported as the top causes.

Many of us exist through the chaos of life without giving ourselves opportunities to stop and interrogate who we are and what exactly that means. For most people, adulting is part of a very uncomfortable procedure of self-discovery and setting boundaries to ultimately define who you are. But it almost feels as though we arrive at these essential conclusions without having a wealth of time to deeply interrogate the minor details of our identities.

Last month Red Bull hosted their annual #DanceYourStyle competition at The Scoop, London Bridge, where the best street dancers took to the stage to showcase their individual style and flair to unexpected hits spun by the hottest DJs across funk, rap, old-school classics and more.

The BLACKLIST returns for its fifth year celebrating Black talent across an array of different industries supported by adidas. It’s HERE. The BLACKLIST 2022 has arrived. Firstly, thank you for rocking with us. If we take a trip down memory lane, 5 years ago we started The BLACKLIST to showcase individuals we felt like deserved […]