Category: Music Review
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![SAM WISE & KADIATA DROP THE ‘EXCELLENCE’ THAT IS 360-THEIR JOINT EP [@samwiseldn] [@kadiata]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sam-wise-2-1140x850.jpg)
South Londoners Kadiata and Sam Wise— “a duo that will always make sense”—drop their collaborative six-song EP, 360, showing off their one-of-a-kind musical compatibility and slick lyricism. The project sees them both rapping with no limits. 360 starts with the opening song ‘Excellence’ which instantly hits you with a tinge of nostalgia as you hear the dreaded two-beep…
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![Some Of Our Favourite projects of 2023 featuring [@Asakemusik], [@JordanWard], [@EnnyIntegrity], [@Kelela] & more](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/photo-output-2-1140x850.jpg)
The second half of the year is in full swing but, before we anticipate all the new music that we’re going to get in the rest of this year, here are some of our favourite projects that dropped in the first half of 2023. Amaarae – Fountain Baby Since the release of her debut album…
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![THE BREAKDOWN: KHALIL MADOVI’S [@KHALILMADOVI] ACT II: A COLDHEARTED CONTINUUM](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KM-SS23-PRESS-1140x850.png)
On ACT TWO: A COLDHEARTED CONTINUUM’ Madovi says ‘This project is the second of three parts of this project, A COLDHEARTED SUMMER. Act One – is like the whole story sort of [the] chronicles of a breakup and the post breakup motions that you go through from the perspective of being the one that broke…
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![FLANNELS X CREED: CKTRL’S SONIC VOYAGE INTO FRAGRANCE ARTISTRY [@CKTRL]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/C640B769-A6BB-4641-8B5B-3EA9A9AD69A2-e1692016520115-1140x850.jpeg)
Delving into the mesmerising soundscapes of CKTRL… One of the most beautiful things about sound is the deeply visceral emotions it evokes when done just right. Few people are as well-versed in this concept as London’s own CKTRL. CKTRL’s music is a reflection of the Black music that shaped his upbringing. With a background in…
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![A DOSE OF BOJ’S MAGIC: EXPLORING ‘GBAGADA EXPRESS VOL.2’ [@BOJDRB]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/336189EC-084F-4884-ADD6-50BFBC604F1C-1140x600.png)
Step into the world of BOJ and unravel the secrets behind his latest EP release, ‘Gbagada Express Vol. 2’… They say the more elusive an artist is the greater their art, and BOJ, the enigmatic pioneer of the Alté movement, proves this to be true. We managed to catch up with the exceptionally talented musician…
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![CREATING TIMELESS MUSIC WITH PLANET GIZA [@PLANETGIZA]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/000014-copy-1140x850.jpg)
Planet Giza discuss their highly-anticipated second album ‘Ready When You Are,’ showcasing their unique fusion of jazz, hip-hop, funk, and electronica… The phrase “It’s their world, we’re all just living in it” is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Planet Giza. Made up of three members, Rami B (DJ/producer), Tony Stone…
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![Mahalia Bares it All on IRL – Her Third Studio Album [@mahalia]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mahalia-1-1140x850.jpg)
Mahalia is back with her third album IRL– a love letter to herself where she is honest, transparent and vulnerable, even through all the intricate emotions she’s grappling with and working through. Mahalia is letting the vulnerability of her heart exemplify the power of her voice as she asserts her wants and needs, whilst the…
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![Knucks & More Announced For Reading & Leeds 2023 [@knucks]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Knucks.png)
Reading and Leeds festival is coming up fast and the iconic lineup is expanding even more. Everyone’s favorite North London wordsmith – Knucks is set to hit the main stage solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the UK rap scene. Fresh off the release of ‘Alpha Place’ and with many classics in his…
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![IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: TOP 5 MOMENTS OF TORA-I’S [@TORADIFRANCE] FIRST HEADLINE SHOW](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSCF6307-1140x850.jpg)
Having previously opened for the likes of Snoh Aalegra and Omar Apollo, Tora-i’s headline show was overdue. Having recently released her EP, ‘& what else?’ back in May (which GUAP reviewed here), fans eagerly filled out the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Her band wore stylish, minimalistic fits in all white as they walked on stage…
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![EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEEDANAMEBRO [@needanamebro]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/channels4_profile-900x850.jpeg)
Needanamebro, the up-and-coming UK girl group, are here to show the music scene their beautifully blended vocals through fun classic pop girl anthems. The lovable girl group consists of three talented members Amelia, Maddie and Ysabelle – with many being surprised to find out that the tight-knitted trio initially started off with Amelia & Ysabelle…