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![Simi Examines the Power of Love on New Single ‘Stranger’ [@SympLySimi]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Simi-Stranger-001-1140x850.jpg)
Regarded as one of the driving forces behind Nigeria’s new Afropop wave and recognised as one of the most distinctive female voices in African music today, it’s fair to say that 2023 has been a great year for songstress and producer Simi. After the announcement that she would be joining Grammy Award-winning superstar Alicia Keys…
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![ON OUR RADAR : Afro-Pop’s Rising Star Cheque [@CHEQUE]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER.jpg)
who: cheque @superboycheque genre: afro-pop where: okitipupa, ondo state / ondo town, ondo state After weeks of teasing new music on social media, Superboy Cheque is finally ready to share his glorious new EP titled ‘Chequemate‘, with the world. The project reveals Cheque at his versatile and captivating best, as he skilfully weaves a genre-melding…
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Cosmic Dreams was the theme of this year’s Guap gala and once again the guests proved why they’re some of the best in the creative scene by using fashion to share their interpretation of the theme. After an amazing night filled with performances, great food and drinks at the iconic Natural History museum and an…
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![Mya K on her R&B Roots, Genre Blending & The Future [@MYA_KINLOCK]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mya-K-Press-Shot-1-1140x850.jpeg)
South London’s newest R&B star, Mya K’s sweet-yet-enticing vocals are normally found soaring over dark R&B production. For her latest track, ‘Call Me’, she’s gone in a new direction and taken inspiration from sensational genre, Amapiano. She chats to GUAP about the summer sizzler and more. Kat: Talk us through your latest single ‘Call Me’,…
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![ON OUR RADAR: the soulfully sweet PopnB world of Äyanna [@ayanna]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/getting-to-know-ayanna-uk-musics-new-ray-of-sunsh-3-4494-1694793071-2_16x9-1140x675.jpeg)
Äyanna is an artist who brings all the Pop/R&B vibes with her soulful voice and nostalgic music videos, and she’s here to show everyone just what she is about. East Londoner Äyanna comes from a background of performing arts & theatre and was always surrounded by an array of music like gospel, R&B, 70s pop,…
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![THE BREAKDOWN: BIB SAMA.’S ‘XCHRA II’ [@BIBSAMA]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LEIA-2-1024x850.jpeg)
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.…
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In the heart of London’s fashion scene, a new narrative is emerging—one that seamlessly blends the tangible and the ethereal. At the intersection of this narrative stands LUEDER, an emerging fashion brand making waves with its worldly approach to design. In the midst of London Fashion Week, we had the privilege of sitting down with…
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![Re-Up – The New Releases You Need To Tap Into Featuring [@SummerBanton], [@BNXN], [@Cristaleyy], [@FemiTahiru], [@Darkoo] & more](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/photo-output-5-1140x850.jpg)
It’s been an amazing week filled with fresh releases. Here’s our top picks! Ayanna – In A Perfect World EP Love Renaissance’s latest signee Ayanna has returned with her latest project ‘In A Perfect World’ EP. This project is filled with beautiful, soulful R&B sounds. BNXN – Sweet Tea (Aduke) Afrobeats star BNXN has returned…
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Known for their ability to produce beautiful, ethereal clothing that is both sustainable and inventive, R.L.E’s SS24 collection was highly anticipated. While themes of exploring nature and introspection have been present since her graduate collection, founder Qixin Zhang has made a clear effort to grow and develop with every offering. Her SS24 collection: Murmur follows…
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Karina Bond, the queen of futuristic occasionwear and advocate of creating anti-trend fashion, transported us into a new world for her SS24 collection. Held in an underground venue in the heart of Trafalgar Square, guests were greeted with a very simple set: a solo bird cage like structure. But, as always the collection was far…