Tag: Grime
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![MIXTAPE REVIEW: ODUMODUBLVCK [@ODUMODUBLVCK_] – ‘EZIOKWU (UNCUT)’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ODUMODUBLVCKDeluxe_EzioUncut_Artwork-e1701319792111.jpg)
Afro-grime sensation Odumodublvck has risen from the calm city of Abuja to becoming an internationally known artist with global appeal. His last mixtape ‘EZIOKWU’, released in October 2023, debuted at Number 10 on the Spotify UK Weekly Charts and at number 1 on the TurnTable Top 50 charts in Nigeria. With a core fanbase who…
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![TRAVS PRESENTS IS THE HEARTBEAT OF A GRIME RESURGENCE [@TRAVSPRESENTS]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/A4FE6CEE-BEE3-4E12-A13A-6432E173EF36-e1701172511296-1140x850.jpeg)
Raw energy and explosive cyphers, Travs Presents is at the heart of London’s grime scene… “What can you do in a year? For every Skepta, there is a Meridian Crew; for every Ghetts, there is The Movement. Whether it’s clear or not the greats stand atop the shoulders of their wider community and if you…
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Christmas is well and truly around the corner. The days are getting colder, festive parties are happening, and it’s shopping time. One shopping bag that is particularly iconic on the streets of Britain is the duffle bag by JD, leading sportswear retailer. For their Christmas Campaign this year, titled Forever Forward, JD chose to celebrate…
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![KWOLLEM DROPS ‘MELO’-AN ALBUM FULL OF POLISHED BEATS AND LYRICS [@kwollem]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kwollem-1-1140x850.jpg)
Super producer & fashion mogul, KwolleM, drops his long-awaited project, Melo—an album full of rich, meticulous beats and polished, introspective bars. Melo, named after KwolleM’s daughter, is the core of his musicality, as he seamlessly mixes an array of influences while delivering well-thought-out bars that draw on moments of vulnerability. Welcome to the world of a man…
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“They say Grime is dead. We’re here to prove them wrong.” As part of the adidas x GUAP Mag’s ‘Original’s Creator Network’, fashion and lifestyle brand, FORE have curated a night of clashes and cyphers to celebrate the golden age of Grime music and culture. London-based creative and Original Creator Network participant, Jordan Hall, says…
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This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, a genre that has made an unforgettably significant mark on the global music scene. Endorsed by British icon, Trevor Nelson, the ‘UNION BLACK: Sounds of a Nation‘ online exhibition is a remarkable collaboration between Google Arts & Culture and YouTube, curated to mark this historic…
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![FLANNELS X CREED: CKTRL’S SONIC VOYAGE INTO FRAGRANCE ARTISTRY [@CKTRL]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/C640B769-A6BB-4641-8B5B-3EA9A9AD69A2-e1692016520115-1140x850.jpeg)
Delving into the mesmerising soundscapes of CKTRL… One of the most beautiful things about sound is the deeply visceral emotions it evokes when done just right. Few people are as well-versed in this concept as London’s own CKTRL. CKTRL’s music is a reflection of the Black music that shaped his upbringing. With a background in…
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![Downtown Kayoto On ‘Learning In Public’ , Genre Blending and How His Hull, Zimbabwean heritage influences his sound [@DOWNTOWNKAYOTO]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Downtown-Kayoto-Learning-in-Public-1140x850.webp)
Zimbabwe born, Hull raised – just like his upbringing Downtown Kayoto’s music knows no bounds. Fusing a plethora of genres without limits, his artistry extends beyond the indie rnb haven he’s carved with innovative visuals to match. Having released his latest EP ‘Learning In Public’ a few weeks ago we caught up with him to…
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![PrettyTwisted: Giving Back to London’s Rising Music Scene with a Two-Day Festival [@PTwistedlive]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DJXHNWAV-1-1140x850.jpg)
So you’re thinking about attending PrettyTwisted‘s Summer Festival in July, huh? Well why wouldn’t you be? PrettyTwisted, the ambitious collective of artists and music-lovers, have created something really special. After realising the scene deserved so much more, they built a safe space to highlight emerging talent. Now they’re taking it to the next level with…
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![CROYDON VIA JAMAICA: JORDS’ JOURNEY TO ‘DIRT IN THE DIAMOND’ [@JORDSONLINE]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JORDS-5-1140x850.jpg)
Jords takes us on a journey through his highly anticipated album ‘Dirt In The Diamond’. From unexpected beginnings to collaborations with Kranium and Masego, Jords shares his transformative experiences and deep appreciation for his Jamaican roots as we explore his upcoming third album ‘Dirt In The Diamond’ set to be released May 26th. A soulful…