Tag: afrobeats
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As part of the British Library’s hugely successful ongoing exhibition, Beyond The Bassline, Eddie Kadi curated a panel of exciting names in African music to discuss the towering Afrobeats genre in Black British music. Along with Remi Burgz, DJ Abass, Taponeswa Mavunga, Moko and Dbanj, Eddie explored the genre’s journey from Africa to the UK. I sat…
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To say Victony is an emerging artist is to exhibit a lack of cultural awareness of the Afrobeats movement, so if you don’t…now you will know. The Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper has been making significant waves in the global music scene with his innovative cross-genre appeal. His new album, Stubborn, features Saint JHN, Asake, Teezo…
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Standing on the shoulders of the giants, Rema has taken Afrobeats to a level where only he resides, confidently forming an afro-rock, alté subculture despite the criticism that followed his O2 Arena performance last year. His controversial performance left fans unimpressed, disappointed, and concerned for the rumoured spiritual influence behind with his artistic choices. Such…
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Benin City Native Shallipopi is an artist who’s name you’re more than likely to hear in any conversation surrounding fast rising stars from Africa. Carving his own non conforming, street infused lane within the infectious world of Amapiano, the artist has grown from strength to strength in the past two years. Most notably known for…
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![BLAQBONEZ IS SHAPING NIGERIAN HIP HOP IN NEW ALBUM [@BLAQBONEZ]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Blaqbonez-2-by-Walter-Banks-960x850.jpeg)
Blaqbonez, the Lagos-based artist loved for his eccentric personality and ability to adopt countless personas has dropped his new album ‘EMEKA MUST SHINE’, a chunky, 14-track project with an exceptional lineup of stars including Black Sherif, Victony, Odumodublvck, and US rap legend Ludacris closing off the album with ‘CINDERELLA GIRL(WHERE YOU DEY)’. We caught up…
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![Re Up: The latest new releases you need to get into featuring [@Tyllaaaaaaa], [@Cristaleyy], [@bibsama], [@Odumodublvck_], [@chy_cartier], [@DetoBlack] & more](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/photo-output-1-1-1140x850.jpg)
Start the last month of 2023 right with these new releases! Tap in! Baloji – Omen (EP) Congolese artist Baloji has released his latest project ‘Omen’. This 5-track EP features the likes of Bongeziwe Mabandla, Jamila Woods, Swazzi, Chystel and Mayra Andrade. Bel Cobain – Radical Forgiveness (EP) Bel Cobain has released her debut project…
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![TENI ON FAMILY, DLT MALTA AND HER NEW ALBUM, ‘TEARS OF THE SUN’ [@TeniEntertainer]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0P8A9161-1140x850.jpg)
Following a string of hit singles, one of the most unique and exciting voices on the scene Teni is back with her hotly anticipated new album ‘TEARS OF THE SUN’. I had the pleasure of catching up with Teni a few months ago to discuss all things family, her love for her fans, and the…
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![Mr Eazi on almost quitting music, pressure and his latest album ‘The Evil Genius’ [@MrEazi]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MR-EAZI-0139-1140x850.jpg)
After the release of his multi-sensory album ‘The Evil Genius’ last friday, Nigerian singer/songwriter, record executive and pioneer of Banku music Mr Eazi has finally returned to our airwaves. In this conversation, we touch on the highs and lows of his career, navigativing the corporate world while starting businesses across Africa and what his new…
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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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who: PaBrymo @pabrymo genre: afrobeats, dancehall and afro-trap where: benin city, nigeria Introducing Cape Town based Nigerian Afrobeats rising sensation PaBrymo with his sophomore EP titled ‘CITY BOY’. This EP from PaBrymo is a testament to his artistic evolution, and reveals the unique blend of passion, energy, and authenticity that he brings to the afrobeats…