Diary Is A Waste Of Paper feels like you’re reading through Nia Chennai’s treasured diary—a diary full of raw feelings and sincerity. Every song feels like a page ripped out, as the voice notes draw you into a world full of feelings. Nia is beautifully honest and personal, and we got the chance to break…
Start the last month of 2023 right with these new releases! Tap in! Baloji – Omen (EP) Congolese artist Baloji has released his latest project ‘Omen’. This 5-track EP features the likes of Bongeziwe Mabandla, Jamila Woods, Swazzi, Chystel and Mayra Andrade. Bel Cobain – Radical Forgiveness (EP) Bel Cobain has released her debut project…
Afro-grime sensation Odumodublvck has risen from the calm city of Abuja to becoming an internationally known artist with global appeal. His last mixtape ‘EZIOKWU’, released in October 2023, debuted at Number 10 on the Spotify UK Weekly Charts and at number 1 on the TurnTable Top 50 charts in Nigeria. With a core fanbase who…
Raw energy and explosive cyphers, Travs Presents is at the heart of London’s grime scene… “What can you do in a year? For every Skepta, there is a Meridian Crew; for every Ghetts, there is The Movement. Whether it’s clear or not the greats stand atop the shoulders of their wider community and if you…
Of Polish descent, 27-year-old B-ahwe was born and raised in Nottingham, and she uses music to journey through relatable life experiences and themes of self-worth, mental health, feminism and relationships. She studied Jazz and Popular Music at Leeds Conservatoire, where she met TAMBALA, LAUSSE THE CAT & Nix Northwest, who have been inspirational in her…
Crayon, the rising star from inner-city Lagos, burst onto the global music scene with his 2019 EP ‘Cray Cray‘. From being a standout on Don Jazzy’s posse cut to earning nods at the Headies, Crayon’s evolution continues with his latest release of ‘Trench to Triumph‘, a contender of Album of the Year and a soundscape…
The day after Don Toliver’s sold out London show, my Instagram was full of IG stories from people in attendance, proving it to be one for the books. The trap-R&B Cactus Jack signee dropped his third studio album, Love Sick earlier this year and brought his infectious melodies to life on tour, lighting up Wembley’s…
Having recently hit a whopping seven million subscribers after seven years, COLORSxSTUDIOS is undoubtedly the greatest music discovery platform in the 21st century. The simplicity of a plain backdrop in a rainbow of colours and hues allowed for vocals and performance to become the focus. COLORS has always been ahead of the curve – if…
Following a string of hit singles, one of the most unique and exciting voices on the scene Teni is back with her hotly anticipated new album ‘TEARS OF THE SUN’. I had the pleasure of catching up with Teni a few months ago to discuss all things family, her love for her fans, and the…
If there’s one thing that Ayra Starr’s sold out headline show solidified it’s that she certainly is the embodiment of her name – a star. The Mavin Records protege shutdown Koko on Monday 13th November bringing together some of Nigeria’s most promising artists and sounds. Warming the crowd up for what would become an outstanding…