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![Why everyone should have Elijah Blake [@SirElijahBlake] under their radar.](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/untitled-4.jpg)
GUAP had the exciting pleasure to sit down with the one and only Elijah Blake, the U.S born singer/songwriter took the time to tell us about his journey all the exciting things in the pipeline. Yesterday was the release of ‘Black & Blue’ Blake’s latest single. After you read this, you will soon realise why…
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Growing up in the harsh inner city conditions of South East London, Shamel Kendrick represents a diamond in the rough. . Instead of being negatively influenced by the trends of modern day youth culture, he chose to focus on what made him happy. He went from the kid at home playing computer games to one…
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![S4U [@S4ULDN] drop new visuals to dark R&B track ‘Isle of Dogs’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/s4u.jpg)
S4U (Something For You) are a London based duo bringing dark and mystical vibes to R&B. Made up of singer Rosita Bonita and producer Prinz George, the two create ‘Isle of Dog’s’, a gripping yet exhilarating track which reflects on a relationship and guilty texts on top of electronic beats. ‘I read your texts I read your messages’ can be heard on…
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Sitting in the Livity Offices in Brixton South London, I’m meeting up with Yasmine Trent the twenty one year old up & coming Photographer and Model Scout making waves in the creative industries. Best known for her Portrait Shots, Yasmine has become infamous for her intimate photography that not only looks incredible but also sets…
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Dear _____ People, We live in a time where everyone is afraid to say what’s really happening. And if you do speak out or have any feelings that may be against the grain, you are seen as displaying what has been coined as “reserve racism“. We want to hide behind social media hashtags and well-meaning…
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![Top 5 ultimate samples with Regina Jaiy [@ReginaJaiy]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image_172346.jpg)
For a lot of us, Music is important, and samples have the power to make music live on. For me, a good sample is when I can enjoy the production, melody or lyrics all over again in a way that reignites my love for the original; or sometimes even to the point discovering an artist…
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![Coco. Butter. Skin. E ^ R T H [@hernameisearth] releases new video, ft DYLEMA [@Dylema_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/earth.jpg)
3 Words, Coco. Butter. Skin. E ^ R T H drops the visuals for new song ‘Coco Butter Skin’ and we cant help but appreciate all its beauty. The track, taken off her latest project, ‘12 Chapters’ features spoken wordsmith, Dylema and the visuals send a strong message about black beauty and the importance of community. Not a stranger to advocacy, E ^ R…
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Meet Ryan De La Cruz, the young musical maverick who has been honing his craft for almost a decade; working closely behind the scenes with some of the UKs biggest names, he has emerged as one of London’s most promising musicians. Inspired by traditional Congolese music as well as the east London Grime influence he…
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The atmosphere inside the O2 Academy Brixton was amazing; the art deco style of the old cinema, lighting and insane sound system, blending well to create a buzz that was present throughout the entire show. DJ Semtex made sure the crowd was kept entertained whilst they waited for the stars of the show, playing old…
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![Shahlaa Discovers [@ShahlaaTahira] X Guap Issue 3](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image1-1.jpg)
You didn’t know about Jean-Mikhael Jean-Mikhael is bringing a new sound to the scene, with influences like the legendary Prince, I haven’t heard anyone like him in London at the moment. With his higher than high notes and his upbeat rhythms, it’s only a matter of time for young Jean-Mikhael. So if you haven’t already,…