Category: Music Review
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Standing on the shoulders of the giants, Rema has taken Afrobeats to a level where only he resides, confidently forming an afro-rock, alté subculture despite the criticism that followed his O2 Arena performance last year. His controversial performance left fans unimpressed, disappointed, and concerned for the rumoured spiritual influence behind with his artistic choices. Such…
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It’s the 25th of May, the sky is blue, the sun is shining and enjoyment is in the air – it can only mean one thing. For the second year in a row the helmsman of Black cultural nightlife – Recess – took over Margate’s Dreamland and transformed the space into a hub of community,…
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Benin City Native Shallipopi is an artist who’s name you’re more than likely to hear in any conversation surrounding fast rising stars from Africa. Carving his own non conforming, street infused lane within the infectious world of Amapiano, the artist has grown from strength to strength in the past two years. Most notably known for…
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![ENTERING THE ARDN AGE [@ARDN__]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/F72415E9-8C90-4117-9195-936E1005BB0E-1140x850.jpeg)
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…
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![AZIYA [@ITSAZIYA] TACKLES ISOLATION ON LONLEY CASTLES](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Aziya-Press-Shot-wundagirl-2credit-Leila-Afghan-1140x850.webp)
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…
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![MIXTAPE REVIEW: ODUMODUBLVCK [@ODUMODUBLVCK_] – ‘EZIOKWU (UNCUT)’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ODUMODUBLVCKDeluxe_EzioUncut_Artwork-e1701319792111.jpg)
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…
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![In Case You Missed It : Don Toliver’s Show Was A Night To Remember [@DonToliver]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/394094302_1039245593790699_3793204927519550922_n-1080x850.jpg)
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…
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![Ayra Starr is Headed for Pop-Stardom : Headline Show Review [@ayrastarr]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/402264465_18313276204116326_6275800997650763141_n-1-1080x850.jpg)
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…
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![MULTIFACETED SHAY LIA STUNS ON LATEST ALBUM ‘FACETS’ [@shaylia_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1200x1200bf-60-1140x850.jpg)
French-Djiboutian, Montreal based Shay Lia proves how multi-faceted she really is on her debut album FACETS. Her voyage of different emotions is told through a treasure chest of different genres. Amapiano-fused opener, ‘HIGH’ feels triumphant in its lyricism and production from Guilty Beatz. ‘ON THE LOW’ tackles a situationship that keeps coming and going, enhanced…
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![JESHI’S GRIT REMAINS ON ‘THE GREAT STINK’ [@JESHI100]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/a1378546883_10-1140x850.jpg)
Walthamstow’s very own, Jeshi made his mark on London’s landscape last year with his debut album, Universal Credit. Jeshi’s lyricism often focuses on the working class experience and while his latest EP, The Great Stink sees a shift in focus to what Jeshi deals with living in London, the grit still remains. The Great Stink…