Category: Music
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This summer, Red Bull Music Festival took to London for a series of live performances, panel talks, immersive workshops and installations all in celebration of London’s iconic music scene; both upcoming and well established artists. Following hugely successful festivals in New York, Tokyo and Sau Paulo, Red Bull turned the spotlight upon London for the…
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![[@THEREALGHETTS] is making sure that you ‘Listen’ on his latest drop](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ghetts-listen-180x180.jpg)
If you want nothing but bars over a gritty instrumental ‘Listen’ is the track for you. ‘Listen’ is taken from the Top Boy album that was curated to go alongside the latest series. The project boasts a number of excellent tracks that complimented the long-awaited return of the series. Having Ghetts on the soundtrack felt…
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![Miles from Kinshasa [@milesfromkin_]: The Eclectic Cultural Curator](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/elena_011019_6-180x180.jpg)
There is a shift in the UK’s sonic offering. The lines between regional and heterogenous sounds are beginning to merge in order to provide euphoric, and wide-ranging pallets. This expansion, however, isn’t because these sounds are new; they have existed for decades through projects released by the Sneakbo’s and Donae’O’s of the market. Despite this,…
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![[@CASANOVA_2X] connects with [@officialgiggs] for latest drop ‘Live’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/casanova-2x-180x180.jpg)
‘Live’ is the latest transatlantic link up between the UK and the US, a trend that’s been around for years but has become even more popular recently. ‘Live’ is a collaboration that just makes sense. As artists Giggs and Casanova are a pairing that were always going to compliment each other due to similar content…
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![Fire In The Park: The Highs and Lows Of A Festival Still Finding Its Feet [REVIEW]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC08878-180x180.jpg)
‘Fire In The Booth’ has long since become a staple of the UK rap scene, Charlie Sloth having amassed over 500 sessions across both BBC 1xtra and Beats 1 since its inception. The premise of the series is a simple one: rappers enter the studio to prove their worth as lyricists over a myriad of…
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Genre-splicing producer Lo-Wu and South-London rapper Dips are a match made in heaven. As a duo, the pair are doing more than adding to a pre-existing garage revival; They’re pushing new-age garage into fresher, darker territory. It started with the sleek underground banger “Focus Rhythm”. The track has a minimalist, moody instrumental, with chopped up…
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Women often face discrimination in music. Director, Ignitious Moyo, set out to discover why we need more women in here. In February, Forbes reported that the “Inclusion in the Recording Studio” study found that women make up just 21.7 percent of artist roles, 12.3 percent of songwriters and 2.1 percent of producers. Dr. Stacy L.…
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With many diverse acts currently in UK music, it’s easy for some to fall under the radar. Here are 7 artists that need to be on yours Ling Hussle The South London songstress continues to build momentum. Her projects 22 and, more recently, Hussle x Dreams have both made big waves, and not just in…
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Before UK Drill found its polished sound, there was a time where UK Drill was a mimic of the Chicago-bred Drill that stood out with rapid-fire 808’s, creepingly piano notes and unflinching stories and threats. It’s undeniable that UK Drill is indebted by the streets of Chicago as it crossed the waters of Gilroy’s Black…
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![Premiere: [@DubzySnazz] Unlocks ‘WYTM (What You Telling Me’ Visuals](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Dubzy-5-180x180.jpg)
Dubzy clearly holds his own amongst his current peers in music. Rising as a part of the “School of Grime” the act quickly retained street-credibility and following. Having Boy Better Know co-signs and co-performances under his belt, Dubzy now stands tall with his project Snazz beginning to gain a buzz. Capitalising on his current momentum,…