Category: GUAP Magazine
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![RE UP – THE RECENT RELEASES YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO FEATURING [@ZINOVINCI], [@IAMBINAOFFICIAL], [@KHALILMADOVI] AND MORE](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/reup4today-1140x850.jpg)
This week has been stacked to the brim with good music. Buckle in, it’s a little bit of a long Re Up this week but the new releases were just too good to not include them all. Zino Vinci – Filth Zino Vinci’s best single to date, ‘Filth’ is smooth and poetic. His slick cadence…
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Before the British colonized South Asia and bought colonial morality, South Asians championed gender and sexual fluidity. Call it redemption because today, London is home to some of the best South Asian collectives, organizations, and magazines that host queer-friendly spaces and club nights. Check out the collectives highlighted below to ring in your Pride Month. …
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![IN CASE YOU MISSED IT : BELLAH’S SOLD OUT HEADLINE SHOW [@IBEBELLAH]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1-IMG_7928-e1686912000248-1140x850.jpg)
Photography by Bethel Haimanot In late May, the talented singer-songwriter, Bellah, commanded the stage at the Lafayette with a mesmerising performance. With a talented band comprising C.J on drums, Dean and Courtney on guitar, and Dono on keys, she delivered a memorable show, while backup singers Charlene and Catherine infused depth into her vocal performance.…
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![ON OUR RADAR: MILES FROM KINSHASA [@milesfromkin_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER-1.jpeg)
WHO: Miles From Kinshasa [@milesfromkinshasa] GENRE: R&B/Soul WHERE: South London Miles from Kinshasa has been countlessly recognised for his distinctive and melodic sound with critics describing his “plush synths and swoony vocals” as a fusion of “synth pop and Congolese rumba with a vintage 80’s flair”. He’s different, unique and blends together sounds that…
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![In Conversation with Libianca – Touring with Alicia Keys, Her Journey since the Voice & More [@iamlibianca]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/045A0855-1-e1687276878909.jpeg)
Libianca’s tender Afro R&B vocals have been making the rounds with her viral track ‘People’. Now, a few more timeless singles deep and fresh off of announcing her tour with Alicia Keys – she continues to go from strength to strength, We sat down with her to have a chat. Kat: Tell me about what…
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![Fast-rising Afrobeats talent YKB is transforming the Afropop sound one song at a time [@YKBONLY]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0233-e1686668042332-1140x685.jpg)
Lagos born YKB is one of Afrobeats’ fast-rising talents. The singer/songwriter is single-handedly transforming the sound of Afropop through his silky, layered vocals and alluring lyrics. Since the release of his 2022 single San Siro, he continued to capture the airwaves with his first single of 2023, Bo Card (Things I Need). With such a…
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![Meet the Founder [@amaanduffer] of Hot Girl Jewellery Brand, Basliq](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/5e8b723b-63ed-40a9-b41c-3c698761fd6a-1140x850.jpeg)
One of the youngest designers to ever be worn at the Met Gala, Amaan Duffer is the founder of the sustainable jewellery brand, Basliq. Basliq has been seen on Gigi and Bella Hadid, Doja Cat, Winnie Harlow, and more with the tagline Hot Jewellery for Hot Girls. GUAP sits with Amaan to learn more about his whirlwind journey…
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June is heating up, here are the events you don’t want to miss… One of the best things about being immersed in the world of music is developing a wide radar for what’s going on, where and when. Since our finger is forever on the pulse and sharing is caring we’re here to present you…
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![Nigerian Afrobeats star Oxlade is making massive strides in the UK music scene [@OXLADEOFFICIAL]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0263-1140x850.jpg)
Nigerian Afrobeats star Oxlade is one of the fast rising artists out of the continent. The Lagos born singer/songwriter has been blowing up with singles such as his viral 2022 COLORS performance of his hit single Ku Lo Sa which has amassed over 180 million streams on Spotify alone. We sat down in the run…
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![In Case You Missed It : Here’s WHAT WENT DOWN @ Venna’s Legendary First Headline Show [@vennaldn]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSCF2397-1140x850.jpg)
Photography by Kat Friar Venna’s first headline show made history, it was a life-altering experience that changed the way I perceive music. After coming to the forefront of the UK’s music scene through his work with Knucks and the Grammy he was awarded at 21, Venna’s latest EP dropped earlier this year and sold-out headline…