Project 1

Category: The BreakDown

  • THE BREAKDOWN: ZIKAI ‘DON’T LOOK AT THE MOON…’ [@IAMZIKAI]

    THE BREAKDOWN: ZIKAI ‘DON’T LOOK AT THE MOON…’ [@IAMZIKAI]

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    Reflecting on her relationship with love over the years, rising Swedish singer songwriter Zikai delves into her take on self confidence, sensuality and vulnerability, in her new EP ‘don’t look at the moon…’ Having spent over a year in the studio perfecting her sound this EP fuses the magic of R&B, soul and pop to…

  • THE BREAKDOWN: NIA CHENNAI- DIARY IS A WASTE OF PAPER [@NiaChennai]

    THE BREAKDOWN: NIA CHENNAI- DIARY IS A WASTE OF PAPER [@NiaChennai]

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    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…

  • THE BREAKDOWN – B-AHWE ‘26% Mixtape’ [@B.AHWE]

    THE BREAKDOWN – B-AHWE ‘26% Mixtape’ [@B.AHWE]

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    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…

  • THE BREAKDOWN: KOTA THE FRIEND’S PROTEA

    THE BREAKDOWN: KOTA THE FRIEND’S PROTEA

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    Brooklyn-bred Kota The Friend is a rapper, singer and producer who incorporates Jazz into his reflective records. At eight years old, he started playing the trumpet which would then develop into an interest in music production during high school. He combines elements of R&B, Hip Hop and Jazz to create abstract sounds to compliment his…

  • THE BREAKDOWN : KEKOTO – IN THE MEANTIME

    THE BREAKDOWN : KEKOTO – IN THE MEANTIME

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    North-West rapper Keko is here to show off his slick lyricism and melodic flow with his latest project, In The Meantime-a nine-song project that highlights his smooth lyrics and versatility. He’s a rapper who’s never afraid to experiment when it comes to beats, and we sat down with him to breakdown his top five songs from the project.…

  • THE BREAKDOWN: THE DEBUT EP FROM RIO RAINZ [@RIORAINZ], ‘COBWEBS IN MY ROOM’

    THE BREAKDOWN: THE DEBUT EP FROM RIO RAINZ [@RIORAINZ], ‘COBWEBS IN MY ROOM’

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    19-year old Rio Rainz is East London’s latest alternative gem. His music feels like a collection of journal entries brought to life by atmospheric production and his London-bred cadence. His latest offering boasts an array of sounds and emotions, pulling from different genres to create an eclectic mix. on ‘cobwebs in my room’ The project…

  • THE BREAKDOWN: Parisian Producer MANSO̶U̶R̶’s Latest EP ‘DO YOU GET IT’

    THE BREAKDOWN: Parisian Producer MANSO̶U̶R̶’s Latest EP ‘DO YOU GET IT’

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    If you haven’t heard of MANSO̶U̶R̶ then his latest EP ‘DO YOU GET IT’ is one you swiftly need to tap in to. The 5 song, 10 minute project sees the producer take you through grime infused club bangers as well as relaxing yet futuristic subversive hip hop soundscapes. The Parisian native breaks down the…

  • THE BREAKDOWN – SAFIYYAH ‘MOTIONS’ [@SAFIYYAH.D]

    THE BREAKDOWN – SAFIYYAH ‘MOTIONS’ [@SAFIYYAH.D]

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    Born and raised in the heart of Ladbrooke Grove, Safiyyah has quickly become one of the most exciting and innovative singer-songwriters to come out of the capital in recent years. Effortlessly bridging the gap between R&B, Neo-Soul and Contemporary Jazz, Safiyyah’s EP touches upon important themes of community, nostalgia, culture and relationships, delivered in her…

  • THE BREAKDOWN: BIB SAMA.’S ‘XCHRA II’ [@BIBSAMA]

    THE BREAKDOWN: BIB SAMA.’S ‘XCHRA II’ [@BIBSAMA]

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    bib sama. is the effortlessly genre blending MC from London who’s latest project will transport you through a world of fun lyricism and producer porn in just under 15 minutes. It’s the second project from the XTRA series and below he breaks down his thought process behind each track and the trilogy as a whole.…

  • THE BREAKDOWN: KHALIL MADOVI’S [@KHALILMADOVI] ACT II: A COLDHEARTED CONTINUUM

    THE BREAKDOWN: KHALIL MADOVI’S [@KHALILMADOVI] ACT II: A COLDHEARTED CONTINUUM

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    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…