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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…
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![Re Up: The New Releases You Need On Your Playlist This Weekend Featuring [@Arianna.Abdul], [@Bojonthemicrophone], [@Gwarmzofficial], [@RachelChinouriri] & more](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/photo-output-8-1140x850.jpg)
It’s been another week of amazing new releases. Here are some of the releases that you need on your playlist this week! Ari Abdul – CCTV EP After the release of her single ‘BURY YOU’ in September, Ari Abdul has released her second EP titled ‘CCTV’. This EP is filled with deep, haunting sounds along…
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One of the most poignant concerns for children of the diaspora is cultural preservation. How can we have our own families, live away from our mother countries, and still preserve our culture? For many, language has been a predominant way of staying connected. Listening to music, watching the movies, and being able to speak with…
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![South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DSC06578-960x850.jpeg)
Genre-blending R&B model/artist, Kaien Cruz hails from South Africa. Early on in their career, they opened up for Justin Bieber while he was in South Africa, and they haven’t taken their foot off the pedal since, going from strength to strength while blending Afro sounds and R&B. Kat: Are there any elements of your upbringing…
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In each season’s creative endeavor, Sam Boakye, the ingenious creative director steering Kwasi Paul, embarks on a journey to interlace a narrative deeply rooted in his Ghanaian heritage and the unique tapestry of being a first-generation American. This latest collection, bearing the evocative title “Market Symphonies,” effortlessly upholds this artistic tradition, demonstrating Boakye’s unceasing commitment…
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This month Dr. Martens continues their commitment to supporting the next generation of talent by launching Made Strong and 14XX. Since its inception in 1960, Dr. Martens have been synonymous with resilience and representation; these initiatives ensure that this core part of the brand’s DNA is ingrained in the future and not just the past.…
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Celebrating Creative Resilience with Emerging Talent In a world where creative industries are saturated with talent, the journey to success is often marked by soul-searching, hustling, and sacrifices. To pay homage to the spirit of resilience and creativity that drives emerging artists, Dr. Martens, the iconic British footwear brand, teamed up with SBTV. The campaign…
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This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, a genre that has made an unforgettably significant mark on the global music scene. Endorsed by British icon, Trevor Nelson, the ‘UNION BLACK: Sounds of a Nation‘ online exhibition is a remarkable collaboration between Google Arts & Culture and YouTube, curated to mark this historic…
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![THE BREAKDOWN – SAFIYYAH ‘MOTIONS’ [@SAFIYYAH.D]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2I7A6738-1140x850.jpg)
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…
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Tucked away on the bustling streets of South Kensington sits Gallery 1957. This year they have collaborated with WonderBuhle, an emerging South African artist; to showcase his first solo exhibition ‘Inkunzi Isematholeni’, which will be available for viewing until the 14th of October 2023. Curated by Azu Nwagbogu, WonderBuhle’s new body of work ‘Inkunzi Isematholeni’ takes…