Category: Music
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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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![ON OUR RADAR: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER.jpg)
WHO: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud] GENRE: AFRO R&B WHERE: London & LA 27-year-old London-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Lavaud is known for her Afro-infused, alternative R&B sound. The British-Mauritian rising star has a string of singles to her name including ‘In This Room’ and ‘Oh My’ featuring Nigerian singer/songwriter Reekado Banks which has gained her over 850,000 streams…
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![SEAFOOD SAMS’ ‘AFROS IN THE WIND’ IS A SONIC MASTERY [@SEAFOODSAM]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/86-CArolina-West-video-still-1140x850.webp)
‘Fros don’t come down. They catch the wind… One of the greatest blessings of the internet age is how various layers of culture intersect to create something both entirely new and distinctly familiar. This concept firmly sticks in the mind when introduced to Seafood Sam’s latest EP, ‘Afros In The Wind.’ A seven-track testament to…
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![THE BREAKDOWN: THE DEBUT EP FROM RIO RAINZ [@RIORAINZ], ‘COBWEBS IN MY ROOM’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4640-2-1140x850.jpeg)
19-year old Rio Rainz is East London’s latest alternative gem. His music feels like a collection of journal entries brought to life by atmospheric production and his London-bred cadence. His latest offering boasts an array of sounds and emotions, pulling from different genres to create an eclectic mix. on ‘cobwebs in my room’ The project…
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![Re-Up: The latest new music that you must get into featuring [@Brazyybih], [@nippa.ad], [@br3nya] [@blaqbonez], [@A2_VII] & more](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-output-9-1140x850.jpg)
It’s another week of new music. Here are the new releases we’re feeling this week! A2 – Two Phones London-based artist A2 has returned with a new release titled ‘Two Phones’. Drawing inspiration from Hip-Hop, R&B and Soul, A2’s sound is a smooth blend of these three genres along with introspective lyrics. Bee – BATTERSEA…
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__ BLACKLIST 23’ We’re back and it feels like only yesterday we were celebrating 5 years of The BLACKLIST. Wehave seen highs and we have seen lows, but continue to work hard to give you the incrediblelist of BLACKLISTERS we deem to be the future and as they stand, our present. 6 years on we…
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Naturally, the sphere of artist discovery has shifted over time and especially more so in the last decade given the technological boom. A once linear relationship where DJs, record producers, and astute radio stations had been responsible for breaking the latest songs, artists, and even trends, has shifted into a state of almost anarchy amidst…
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![DEBBIE-THE SONGSTRESS ON THE RISE [@DEBBIE_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Debbie-1-1140x850.jpg)
Debbie, the soulful South London star, has the world falling in love with her “raw, layered melodies” and vulnerable lyricism. She’s gone from singing at open mic nights to currently being signed to 0207 Def Jam and even co-writing songs with Stormzy for his latest album, This Is What I Mean. Debbie is refreshingly honest,…
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October may be bringing the cold with it, but it’s also bringing a ton of events that you just don’t want to miss… When it comes to music, there’s always a ton of events celebrating it or involving it. Sometimes more than you can even keep up with. So, we’re here to give you a…