Category: Music
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![S4U [@S4ULDN] drop new visuals to dark R&B track ‘Isle of Dogs’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/s4u.jpg)
S4U (Something For You) are a London based duo bringing dark and mystical vibes to R&B. Made up of singer Rosita Bonita and producer Prinz George, the two create ‘Isle of Dog’s’, a gripping yet exhilarating track which reflects on a relationship and guilty texts on top of electronic beats. ‘I read your texts I read your messages’ can be heard on…
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![Top 5 ultimate samples with Regina Jaiy [@ReginaJaiy]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image_172346.jpg)
For a lot of us, Music is important, and samples have the power to make music live on. For me, a good sample is when I can enjoy the production, melody or lyrics all over again in a way that reignites my love for the original; or sometimes even to the point discovering an artist…
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![Coco. Butter. Skin. E ^ R T H [@hernameisearth] releases new video, ft DYLEMA [@Dylema_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/earth.jpg)
3 Words, Coco. Butter. Skin. E ^ R T H drops the visuals for new song ‘Coco Butter Skin’ and we cant help but appreciate all its beauty. The track, taken off her latest project, ‘12 Chapters’ features spoken wordsmith, Dylema and the visuals send a strong message about black beauty and the importance of community. Not a stranger to advocacy, E ^ R…
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Meet Ryan De La Cruz, the young musical maverick who has been honing his craft for almost a decade; working closely behind the scenes with some of the UKs biggest names, he has emerged as one of London’s most promising musicians. Inspired by traditional Congolese music as well as the east London Grime influence he…
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The atmosphere inside the O2 Academy Brixton was amazing; the art deco style of the old cinema, lighting and insane sound system, blending well to create a buzz that was present throughout the entire show. DJ Semtex made sure the crowd was kept entertained whilst they waited for the stars of the show, playing old…
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![Shahlaa Discovers [@ShahlaaTahira] X Guap Issue 3](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image1-1.jpg)
You didn’t know about Jean-Mikhael Jean-Mikhael is bringing a new sound to the scene, with influences like the legendary Prince, I haven’t heard anyone like him in London at the moment. With his higher than high notes and his upbeat rhythms, it’s only a matter of time for young Jean-Mikhael. So if you haven’t already,…
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Arlissa is a singer-songwriter raised in Brixton and signed to London Records and with Jay Z’s Roc Nation management at just 19 years old. From collaborating with Nas to supporting HAIM, her career to date has been impressive. Due to release her album this year – we caught up with her to discuss everything from…
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YES,YES,YES! It feels like I have waited a lifetime for ‘Trumpet Boom’ by Treble Clef to be released. When I first heard it on 1Xtra I was like “I need to find this track and play it on radio” however it wasn’t out yet. Treble Clef absolutely smashes it yet again with Elf Kid, Big…
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Another week, another playlist. Kicking off our playlist is soulful- jazz singer, Ella Frank with new track ‘Blue Jay’. Describing her sound as “Whatever you want it to be”, Ella is influenced by many different sounds from R&B, Soul, Funk and more which is clear to hear in Blue Jay. The song is also produced by…
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![Meet Elena Ayodele, [@elena_ayodele] the face behind the flute in Future’s ‘Mask Off’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_4561-edited.jpg)
The keyword at the moment is ‘Flute’ and although it isn’t a new word, it is the latest instrument to be heard in rap. Future’s “Mask Off” descended onto the scene with a sample from legendary vocalist, Tommy Butler- ‘Prison song‘. As distinctive as the song is, a continuous flute can be heard vigorously throughout the…