Tag: afrobeats
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![ON OUR RADAR: Rising Afrobeats Trap Star KHAID [@KHAIDXR]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER.jpg)
WHO: KHAID [@khaidxr] GENRE: Afrobeats/Trap WHERE: Ojo, Lagos State Nigeria A one to watch, fast rising Nigerian artist KHAID is gearing up to release his EP ‘Full’, kicking it off with the recent release of ‘Jolie’ and ‘Carry Me Go’. KHAID started nurturing his music abilities aged twelve, through freestyle videos and performing on…
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![Nigerian Afro-Grime sensation Odumodublvck is taking over [@Odumodublvck_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/071A4455-1140x850.jpg)
Lagos born, Abuja bred Odumodublvck is one of the most exciting artists coming out of Nigeria right now. Since the release of his single Dog Eat Dog, his unique Afro-Grime/Afro-Drill sound has captured the airwaves, cementing his place as Rap’s reigning champion. Since the release of Dog Eat Dog, Odumodublvck has gone on to release…
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![EP Review: Lojay [@LojayMusic] – ‘Gangster Romantic’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOJAY-GR-4-1140x850.jpeg)
It has been just over two weeks since the release of Lojay’s sophomore EP, Gangster Romantic. Since its release, Gangster Romantic has peaked at number 1 in Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Uganda on the Apple Music Charts, while singles MOTO and AVAILABU have entered the Official UK Afrobeats Chart at number 8 and…
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![THE BREAKDOWN: ADANNA DURU’S [@adannaduru] ‘NAPPY HOUR’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/713gbteKf8Xt8xy9P0iDVPd4SSGkEBIjPb6Jjn02eTUszYKPTfzJU9P4N7_5inT8eyYxNfsnhQhgGpHW02bcq-zx2u15uGvGUvUhvzPwaeHc-4t4DM-9e2pJ-xgqzs20L8i6o2FTs2OB8aMed3EGElytwkhRvCfW7cV6gEFeJbOO2Y6QxIVpDShE-M2L2g-1140x850.jpg)
Adanna Duru breaks down her debut EP, ‘NAPPY HOUR’. ON THE TITLE – NAPPY HOUR I grew up in a pretty much all white town and I was ridiculed essentially my entire life – until moving to LA and being around actual diversity – just ridiculed for the shade of my skin and the texture…
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![Get to know four-time Grammy Award-winning Nigerian Producer turned Artist Kel-P [@ITSKELPVIBES]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_4357-1140x850.jpg)
Nigeria’s very own Kel-P is the grammy nominated mastermind behind your favourite Afrobeats songs. Best known for working with Burna Boy, Skip Marley and Wizkid, Kel-P is now embarking on a whole new journey in the forefront as an artist. His debut single One More Night flips the script on the popular Nelly and Kelly…
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![What went down at Mr Eazi’s [@mreazi] Detty Rave Festival [@TheDettyRave]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/0Y2A4718-1140x850.jpg)
December in Nigeria and Ghana is probably the busiest time of year for both countries. From beach parties to festivals, concerts to weddings, the streets across Lagos and Accra are bustling with activity. Last year was no exception as Afropop superstar and Empawa Africa founder Mr Eazi was on deck to put the ‘Detty’ back…
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![On Our Radar: MBrown [@mbrownofficial_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER.jpg)
MBrown’s catchy sound is at the cutting edge of the new wave of Afro-R&B artists who dare to experiment with blending genres and cultures.
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‘Detty December’, a festive period where hot spots like Lagos and Accra come alive with music, arts and entertainment, as thousands from across the Diaspora return home. A time of year when festivals like Afro Nation become a yearly attraction, celebrating African Talent. Read on as we interview presenter and host Eddi Kadi
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Afrobeats as a genre, a culture and a movement is taking over the world one song and artist at a time. It’s impossible to sit back and not see the continent’s monopolisation of the charts, the parties and the diasporic experience worldwide – and it’s all with such effortless and uncompromising ease. There’s a unique…
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In honour of Black History Month and the inevitably rising trajectory of Afrobeats, Apple Music with the help of a few industry experts, producers, artists and famous fans have curated a playlist featuring 100 ‘Afrobeats Essentials’ tracks. To ease your way in Juls, Tom Moutchi and Hema K condense the list into their top 10…