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In a vibrant celebration of artistic expression and youthful exuberance, the emerging Ghanaian based streetwear brand, Common FTR, has unveiled a campaign that captures the essence of creative freedom within the dynamic world of youth culture. Embracing the spirit of their homeland, Common FTR has become a beacon of inspiration for fashion enthusiasts worldwide, gradually…
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It’s that time again. It’s Friday, you’ve (hopefully) just been paid and you’re ready for the weekend. Here is this month’s list of wearable goodness for you to spend your payday coins on! This Summer the Amsterdam based streetwear brand La Fam has joined together with London’s favourite boy band NSG to create a capsule…
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![LGBTQ+ Artists You Should Be Listening To ft. [@myamehmi], [@jevondeluxe], [@amaria_bb] & More](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lgbtq-1140x850.jpg)
With pride month just gone, something I realised as a member of the LGBTQ community is that showcasing queer talent should not be reserved for the month of June. We need to be amplifying the talent in the community all year round and not just giving them a shoutout because it’s pride month. So here…
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Kwame Kwei-Armah’s play, ‘Beneatha’s Place,’ spans from the 1950s to the present day, following a black couple who move from the US to Lagos amidst the struggle for Nigerian independence. The couple relocated with hopes of escaping the pains of prejudice. Despite being predominantly set in Lagos with a black protagonist, it would be naive to…
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![CREATING TIMELESS MUSIC WITH PLANET GIZA [@PLANETGIZA]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/000014-copy-1140x850.jpg)
Planet Giza discuss their highly-anticipated second album ‘Ready When You Are,’ showcasing their unique fusion of jazz, hip-hop, funk, and electronica… The phrase “It’s their world, we’re all just living in it” is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Planet Giza. Made up of three members, Rami B (DJ/producer), Tony Stone…
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If like me you were an Ace Hotel regular back in the day, you’ll remember the beautifully spacious and bright spaces inside, and the iconic parties. Now that Ace Hotel is no more, One Hundred Shoreditch is breathing new life into the gorgeous space on 100 Shoreditch High Street. Earlier this month GUAP had the…
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![Vibes Ambassador L.A.X Speaks on His Latest Release ‘No Bad Vibes’ [@IZZLAX]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Press-Image-e1690216972433-1140x850.jpg)
In the quirky VIP lanes of Queens London, I caught up with L.A.X as he shared the inspiration behind his highly anticipated album, ‘No Bad Vibes. The high-energy project spans twelve tracks and offers dancefloor-ready serenades that have come to life over the past two years. ‘No Bad Vibes’ was born during months of touring…
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![Mahalia Bares it All on IRL – Her Third Studio Album [@mahalia]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mahalia-1-1140x850.jpg)
Mahalia is back with her third album IRL– a love letter to herself where she is honest, transparent and vulnerable, even through all the intricate emotions she’s grappling with and working through. Mahalia is letting the vulnerability of her heart exemplify the power of her voice as she asserts her wants and needs, whilst the…
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![flat 70’s Artist Fundraiser is supporting emerging marginalised talent [@_flat70]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Shopfront-1140x850.jpeg)
flat 70 the non-profit arts organisation is hosting an artist’s fundraiser at the South London Gallery on July 26th to celebrate three years of programming. The fundraiser will run until August 23 2023 to garner support for emerging and early-career artists. Founded in February 2020 by siblings Anthony and Senam Badu to hold space for…
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This EP, ‘Easier Said Than Done’, is the second and final part of a story I started narrating in the song ‘Situationshipback‘ in 2021. The first half (Situationship to Would You Let Me) pertained to me trying to build a relationship with the wrong woman and getting my ego bruised by her insults and doubts about my goals and drive.…