Category: GUAP Magazine
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Last week the long awaited Renaissance World Tour kicked off its 57-show run in Stockholm. While expectedly there was a lot of excitement around the set list, production and overall experience; costuming was a huge topic. Beyoncé is not only a trendsetter in how she releases, produces and performs music but also in her costuming.…
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![ON OUR RADAR: KARL BENJAMIN [@karlbenjaminn]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER-1.jpeg)
WHO: Karl Benjamin [@karlbenjaminn] GENRE: R&B WHERE: West London Rising singer-songwriter Karl Benjamin will have you lost in his “velvet soft vocals” and his self-reflective lyricism that will have you running through his whole discography. He’s fresh, different and constantly showing the music scene what sets him apart from the rest. Karl Benjamin released his…
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![WHAT WENT DOWN: JGRREY’S INTIMATE GARDEN HEADLINE SHOW [@JGrrey13]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/61800006-scaled-e1684237516336-1079x850.jpg)
JGrrey’s first headline show of the year was intimate and cosy. The stage at Amazing Grace was decorated with flowers and greenery, which really suited the venue aswell as her vision. The set design was done by Shania-Mae Wright – from GUAP’s last cohort of creatives with the Adidas Originals Creator Network. Bel Cobain was…
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May’s proving to be the best month of concerts so far, so we’re gonna give you a list of must see shows to make sure you don’t miss any! 16TH: Oreglo @ Next Door Records Jazz quartet Oreglo combine various influences such as rock and reggae to cultivate their sound. Get yourself down to Next…
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![RE UP – THE RECENT RELEASES YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO FEATURING [@n4t4nya], [@obongjayar], [@rubiangozai] & MORE](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cover-sken--1140x850.jpg)
We’ve taken a bit of a break but we’re back and baring gifts. Here’s the new releases we’ve been listening to that we think you should check out from the last few weeks. Natanya – Angel Natanya did something really special on this track. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, this has definitely graced…
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![RACHEL CHINOURIRI [@rachelchinourir] PROVES TIME IS A HEALER ON HER SOLD OUT TOUR](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSCF0995-1140x850.jpg)
Having seen indie pop singer Rachel Chinouriri at EartH last year (and crying my eyes out) I definitely anticipated more tears than smiles. There’s something about Rachel Chinouriri’s music that doesn’t just tug at your heart strings, it pulls at them – leaving a lump in your throat as you try not to bawl your…
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![India Bharadwaj’s [@indiaofalltrades] Photos Bring Culture and Emotion to the Forefront](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IB2-1140x850.jpg)
India Bharadwaj is a 25-year-old photographer who bridges East and West in her work. Her portfolio seamlessly oscillates between women in lehengas and campaigns for multinational companies. GUAP sat down with India to explore how her culture strengthened her creativity and career. GUAP: What motivates your creative eye? India: I’ve always had one foot in India and…
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![Coco Jones [@cocojones] is reviving Hilary Banks](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-10-at-13.46.17-1140x850.png)
The Bel-Air spin-off has revived many of the characters we used to see on our screens. The show managed to capture a blend of nostalgia with modernity – although the characters are the same, their challenges and quirks aren’t. In celebration of this new season, we spoke with Coco Jones to discuss what to expect…
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The Crossing Chicken Films and The Prism of a Black Male are proud to present The Prism of a Black Male: the Exhibition, a half-day experimental exhibition that harnesses film as a medium to create a safe and inclusive space for delving into the nuanced and complex challenges that black men encounter—taking place 13th of…
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![‘COMFORTABLE’ IS FEMI TAHIRU’S [@femitahiru] VULNERABLE SELF CONFESSION ON IMPOSTER SYNDROME](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/unnamed-1140x850.jpeg)
Hailing from Northampton, indie-soul artist Femi Tahiru dropped his latest single ‘Comfortable’ last Friday. We chat to him about the music that’s impacted his indie-soul sound and what’s in store for the future. Give us a breakdown of ‘Comfortable’, what’s it about and what was the creative process behind it? So ‘Comfortable’ was sort of…