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![NW LONDON’S KEKO ON LATEST PROJECT ‘IN THE MEANTIME’ [@kekotoorkeko]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Keko-1-1140x850.jpg)
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 find out all about it. Nicole:…
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![ON OUR RADAR: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER.jpg)
WHO: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud] GENRE: AFRO R&B WHERE: London & LA 27-year-old London-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Lavaud is known for her Afro-infused, alternative R&B sound. The British-Mauritian rising star has a string of singles to her name including ‘In This Room’ and ‘Oh My’ featuring Nigerian singer/songwriter Reekado Banks which has gained her over 850,000 streams…
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In the kaleidoscopic world of fashion, where style and storytelling converge, emerging photographers are capturing the true essence of the industry. These rising stars of the visual realm see it all, from haute to street, bringing us deeper into the visual matrix. Today we’re highlighting some lens wielders who are defining the visual language of…
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![Meet Ishan founder of mental-health fashion brand Apophenia [@ishannandra]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1099-1140x850.jpeg)
Therapist by day and founder of Apophenia by night, Ishan Nandra is creating a brand for the culture. GUAP sits with the founder and designer to learn more about the up-and-coming brand. GUAP: What does Apophenia mean and why did you name the brand that? Ishan: In a literal sense, Apophenia means to make meaningful connections through seemingly unrelated…
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![THE BREAKDOWN: THE DEBUT EP FROM RIO RAINZ [@RIORAINZ], ‘COBWEBS IN MY ROOM’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4640-2-1140x850.jpeg)
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…
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![SEAFOOD SAMS’ ‘AFROS IN THE WIND’ IS A SONIC MASTERY [@SEAFOODSAM]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/86-CArolina-West-video-still-1140x850.webp)
‘Fros don’t come down. They catch the wind… One of the greatest blessings of the internet age is how various layers of culture intersect to create something both entirely new and distinctly familiar. This concept firmly sticks in the mind when introduced to Seafood Sam’s latest EP, ‘Afros In The Wind.’ A seven-track testament to…
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Creativity is known for its ability to birth masterpieces in art, music, fashion, and the solution to life’s daily problems, creativity is something we all uniquely experience every single day. But how often do we stop to question its origin and existence in its assistance to our daily routines? As the home emerging of creatives,…
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Fashion month is over, and the dust has finally settled. It welcomed the floor to a variety of fresh, up and coming designers who displayed innovation, sustainability and cultural impact. The shows stood out as some of the most powerful of the season and here is our rundown of our top 4 favourite emerging brands.…
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Platforma Festival, produced by leading migrant arts organisation Counterpoints Arts, celebrates arts, refugees, and migration. Returning for a seventh year, this Festival’s edition takes over Bristol and the South West with an eclectic cultural programme. “What I’ve been really struck by is the way in which Platforma works, with inclusivity at the heart of it, inviting…
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![Re-Up: The latest new music that you must get into featuring [@Brazyybih], [@nippa.ad], [@br3nya] [@blaqbonez], [@A2_VII] & more](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-output-9-1140x850.jpg)
It’s another week of new music. Here are the new releases we’re feeling this week! A2 – Two Phones London-based artist A2 has returned with a new release titled ‘Two Phones’. Drawing inspiration from Hip-Hop, R&B and Soul, A2’s sound is a smooth blend of these three genres along with introspective lyrics. Bee – BATTERSEA…