At the heart of Colour Factory’s Orii Jam – where singers, rappers and instrumentalists come together to improvise – a group of creatives, now known as DA COMMUNITY, formed a friendship that turned into a family. DA COMMUNITY was conceived out of love and birthed into a world full of creative disciplines. From singing and…
Breaking open ‘The Bronze Age’ with ARDN… In music, each beat tells a story, and every note unveils ever-evolving symphonies. This is precisely what you can observe when you look at ARDN, the Canadian-raised Burundi singer/songwriter whose melodic raps and creative prowess have garnered him comparisons to goated artists like Smino and J.Cole within a…
£MONZO’s slick bars and alluring cadence in ‘S.I.T’ is only the start of the noise she’s about to make in the music scene, and we got the chance to talk about it and more with her. Nicole: Tell us who you are and what you do? £MONZO: My name is £MONZO, and I’m a rapper from…
Blaqbonez, the Lagos-based artist loved for his eccentric personality and ability to adopt countless personas has dropped his new album ‘EMEKA MUST SHINE’, a chunky, 14-track project with an exceptional lineup of stars including Black Sherif, Victony, Odumodublvck, and US rap legend Ludacris closing off the album with ‘CINDERELLA GIRL(WHERE YOU DEY)’. We caught up…
Here are the tracks we’re really into this week-tap in! Aby Coulibaly – Big Pharma (Withdrawal) Aby Coulibaly has returned with her soulful, new single ‘Big Pharma (Withdrawal). Aby’s vocals shine on the stripped-back instrumental. AshZone – me & you AshZone’s latest offering ‘Me & You’ is an upbeat Garage/Dubstep single. The catchy single will…
Pop-R&B fusion artist Äyanna has recently cultivated a fanbase at a rapid pace with her sweet melodies and captivating lyricism. From becoming LVRN’s first UK signee to immaculately rolling out and releasing her first EP, In A Perfect World, Äyanna’s talent and success has no limits. GUAP caught up with the popstar post-EP release. Kat:…
Alt-rock artist and producer, Aziya is the genre’s most promising rockstar on the rise. You might have seen the multitalented singer on TikTok, breaking down how she produces with live instruments. Her latest offering, Lonely Castles encompasses themes of isolation and proves that loneliness can take shape in many forms as she explores these themes…
In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music, Kenyan artist Kabeaushé has emerged as a dynamic force, capturing the attention of global audiences with a fusion of diverse influences. After a groundbreaking debut with ‘The Coming of Gaze,’ Kabeaushé has recently signed with the renowned electronic imprint Monkeytown Records, bringing forth a new era with the…
Hailing from Atlanta, artist Unotheactivist combines trap, rock and melodic rap. GUAP catches up with him about his musical journey. Kat: Who would you say your music is for and how would you describe it? Ultimately, my music is my own therapy so I make it for me. It’s like my journal and many people…
Earlier this summer, BLK ODYSSY dropped a very serious contender for album of the year so it came as no surprise that the DIAMONDS & FREAKS tour was hands down one of the best performances of the year. Lucky for you, BLK ODYSSY also released a live album recently so you’ll be able to get…