Category: Music News
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![ZINO VINCI’S ‘FILTHY & DISGUSTING’EP BRINGS YOU TO THE CORE OF THE ARTIST [@ZinoVinci]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Zino-4-1140x850.jpg)
Zino Vinci, the slick bar East Londoner, drops his second EP, Filthy & Disgusting —a six-song project that highlights his honest introspection, versatility, & the clear league of his own that he’s in. Filthy & Disgusting is Zino in his element, as he lets us know all about the place that made him and the feelings behind the…
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Last month, powerhouse mandé jazz ensemble Balimaya Project release their second album When The Dust Settles via New Soil in partnership with Jazz re:freshed on July 21, 2023. A dynamic maturation of the group’s thrilling big band sound, When The Dust Settles is a personal and cathartic expression of grief, rage, love and joy. Fusing…
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![NW LONDON’S KEKO ON LATEST PROJECT ‘IN THE MEANTIME’ [@kekotoorkeko]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Keko-1-1140x850.jpg)
North-West rapper Keko is here to show off his slick lyricism and melodic flow with his latest project, In The Meantime-a nine-song project that highlights his smooth lyrics and versatility. He’s a rapper who’s never afraid to experiment when it comes to beats, and we sat down with him to find out all about it. Nicole:…
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![AMA LOU’S DEBUT ALBUM, I CAME HOME LATE-IS BEAUTIFULLY HONEST [@amalou]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ama-1-1140x850.jpg)
Ama Lou’s debut album, I Came Home Late, is beautifully structured with moments of sheer transparency and vulnerability from her, with the melodic beats only adding to the thoughtfulness of it. From the stripped-back songs to the meticulous beat production, I Came Home Late—the fifteen-track debut album—is Ama Lou being more honest than ever as she…
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What a night! The 2023 GUAP Gala was nothing short of cosmic excellence, with a star-studded turnout that pulled out all the stops in jaw-dropping, otherworldy outfits. A massive thank you to our sponsors; headline sponsor Lionsgate+; Category sponsors adidas, WhatsApp, Instagram; official Media Partner BBC 1xtra; and after party sponsor Chivas Regal. So, what…
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![SAM WISE & KADIATA DROP THE ‘EXCELLENCE’ THAT IS 360-THEIR JOINT EP [@samwiseldn] [@kadiata]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sam-wise-2-1140x850.jpg)
South Londoners Kadiata and Sam Wise— “a duo that will always make sense”—drop their collaborative six-song EP, 360, showing off their one-of-a-kind musical compatibility and slick lyricism. The project sees them both rapping with no limits. 360 starts with the opening song ‘Excellence’ which instantly hits you with a tinge of nostalgia as you hear the dreaded two-beep…
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![RAGZ ORIGINALE’S [@RAGZORIGINALE] BARE SUGAR IS SENSATIONALLY SWEET](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ragz-Originale-Bare-Sugar-album-artwork-1140x850.jpeg)
Believe it or not, Ragz Originale produced your favourite Skepta songs, but ever since then he’s been making his mark on music with some of the most magical, tantalising R&B to date. Bare Sugar is an extension of this, his stunning magnetism when it comes to making music is not to be missed. He does…
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![IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: SZA’S [@SZA] TRANSFORMATIVE SOS TOUR](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SZA@MBA-Berlin_June-09-2023_006-1140x850.jpg)
There’s something incredible – and also emotionally overwhelming – about hearing songs that consoled you through hard times live. SZA’s Ctrl has been a comfort blanket for so many and SOS has held my hand through more recent times where I didn’t feel like I was enough. SZA’s vocals bared all the emotions her songs…
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![SEKOU STUNS WITH RAW EMOTION IN DEBUT EP ‘OUT OF MIND’ [@SEKOUMUSIC]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/C8B8B198-8C43-4734-B84A-5FC08A46ADCA-1140x850.jpeg)
Sekou’s debut EP ‘Out of Mind’ cements his rising star status… Sekou, the Leicester-born London-based artist, has unveiled his highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Out of Mind.’ Comprising five tracks that showcase his incredible talent and versatility, this project solidifies Sekou as a rising star in the music industry. With production from notable talents such as…
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![PrettyTwisted: Giving Back to London’s Rising Music Scene with a Two-Day Festival [@PTwistedlive]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DJXHNWAV-1-1140x850.jpg)
So you’re thinking about attending PrettyTwisted‘s Summer Festival in July, huh? Well why wouldn’t you be? PrettyTwisted, the ambitious collective of artists and music-lovers, have created something really special. After realising the scene deserved so much more, they built a safe space to highlight emerging talent. Now they’re taking it to the next level with…