Category: Interviews
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![‘EMERGE: UK’ FEATURED ARTIST SamRecks [@SamRecks] on New Single ‘BACKPACK’, Virality and What’s To Come](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/49290011-1140x850.jpg)
In collaboration with Apple Music, ‘EMERGE:UK’ is a playlist dedicated to putting you onto the best upcoming sounds bubbling under the UK’s surface. Every Month we’ll have a chat with our chosen featured artists so you can get a deeper dive into some of the talent that should be on your radar and discover even…
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![Get To Know Brooklyn’s Finest Certified Crew, Phony Ppl [@PhonyPpl]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/000898060014-1-1140x850.jpg)
Brooklyn’s own five-man band, Phony Ppl, featuring vocalist Elbee Thrie, string duo Elijah Rawk and Bari Bass, drummer Matthew Byas, and keyboardist Aja Grant, dialled in for a virtual interview with GUAP. Locked in from various locations, with two of them being studios, we delved into their influences, collaborative culture, and the behind the scenes…
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Picture yourself after a wild night out, exhausted, a cup of tea in hand, wrapped in a warm blanket, the light of the moon seeping through your curtains intertwining with the gradually changing colours of your Amazon LED light bulb. Now picture this playing in the background. Reading raised, South London based trio Kid Apollo…
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24 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.
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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.
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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
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Nadeem Din-Gabisi’s debut album, POOL, accompanies the listeners throughout a journey into the singer’s conscience and memory. Water is the main metaphor used by the artist to dive into reflections about moments of happiness and trauma experienced by many young Black men in London.
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AG Club are wistfully reminiscing over their recent brush with destiny as opening acts for Pusha T on his It’s Almost Dry tour. Jody Fontaine recalls one specific moment when he met Pharrell backstage. A true icon, he reminds us, as he proudly peels back his sleeve to unveil a N.E.R.D brain tattoo (placed amongst…
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#GUAP30 is an ode to the people contributing to and leading the wave of everything new, innovative and authentic within music and beyond. We’ve featured 23 artists pushing the bounds of the UK’s sonic landscape – from hyper pop to hyper hip hop , Punk Rock, Soul, Rnb, Folk and ,to be honest, genres which…
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Her latest single ‘Reason’ tackles the subject of manipulation and gaslighting – giving the listener a window into her mind as she comes to the realisation ‘that you were and are being manipulated.’