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  • Shahlaa Discovers [@shahlaatahira] X GUAP Issue 12

    Shahlaa Discovers [@shahlaatahira] X GUAP Issue 12

    You didn’t know about Drey Cheekz I first discovered Drey Cheekz when my home girl who is also her manager Gaby Arow sent me her latest single at the time ‘I Bring Me’ this June. ‘I Bring Me’ was also one of my spotlight tracks on Guap Magazine and summer 17, Drey Cheekz has been…

  • Watch [@BIGBABYDRAM] official video for Gilligan Ft. [@asvpxrocky] & [@therealjuicyj]

    Watch [@BIGBABYDRAM] official video for Gilligan Ft. [@asvpxrocky] & [@therealjuicyj]

    Who doesn’t love D.R.A.M? ‘Gilligan’ released earlier in the year, sees D.R.A.M go from rapper to wacky weatherman alongside A$AP Rocky and Juicy J set in a middle-class sixties style living room. Sounds crazy? Take a look at the video for yourself by watching above. Also happy belated birthday to his dog  @IdnitsoCute 

  • Best Carnival Warm-Up and After Parties @SLOCAL @FutureSNDS @adidasoriginals

    Best Carnival Warm-Up and After Parties @SLOCAL @FutureSNDS @adidasoriginals

    In anticipation for this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival, we’ve rounded up the best warm-up and after parties; from East to West, Friday through to Monday – these are the ones you won’t want to miss out on. The Warm Up at – Trap Warehouse at Junction House Saturday-  Future Snds Carnival Special Sunday Afterparty –…

  • [@S_C_] Moonlight: New visuals, New message

    [@S_C_] Moonlight: New visuals, New message

    Jay Z brings us something new with his visuals for the 4:44 track ‘ Moonlight ‘. Directed by Alan Yang (director of Master of None) Jay recreates a scene from the hit show ‘Friends’ with an all black cast. As the scene comes to a point of stasis the hook repeats “We stuck in La…

  • Shahlaa Discovers [@shahlaatahira] X GUAP Issue 10

    Shahlaa Discovers [@shahlaatahira] X GUAP Issue 10

    You didn’t know about Fred Fredas I first met Fred Fredas when he approaches me at a #ShahlaaDiscovers event and said, “You need to get me on your show” and I was like hmmmmm…. I’ve heard that one before! But when Fred Fredas dropped ‘I’m Still’ ft Amia Brave I had to beg him to…

  • ‘Scum F**k, Flower Boy'[@tylerthecreator] best project to date?

    ‘Scum F**k, Flower Boy'[@tylerthecreator] best project to date?

    When Tyler, the Creator first gained notoriety in the rap scene he became one of the most controversial figures it had seen for a long while. He saw sudden stardom with the release of the song ‘Yonkers’ which followed his acclaimed project ‘Bastard’. His breakout song, ‘Yonkers’, featured Tyler eating a cockroach and hanging himself…

  • Is Hip Hop The Most Dominant Genre In The US ?

    Is Hip Hop The Most Dominant Genre In The US ?

    Well it’s about time… about a week ago, Forbes magazine reported that Hip Hop and Rap has overtaken Rock as the number 1 genre for the first time in History. Now firstly “Can I please have a moment of silence” (Nas) to appreciate this milestone. Hip Hop has had one hell of a journey, from…

  • What Is Black Culture ? And Is It Being Used For The Sake Of Profit? [@VinceStaples]

    What Is Black Culture ? And Is It Being Used For The Sake Of Profit? [@VinceStaples]

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    What does Black Culture really mean? If your a fan of Music or the entertainment culture then you’ve probably come across Complex’s New Show ‘Everyday struggle‘ Hosted by Joe Budden,  DJ Akademiks and Nadeska Alexis. I fuck with the show especially because they get artists that actually have substance to sit down on the show…

  • Meet Elena Ayodele, [@elena_ayodele] the face behind the flute in Future’s ‘Mask Off’

    Meet Elena Ayodele, [@elena_ayodele] the face behind the flute in Future’s ‘Mask Off’

    The keyword at the moment is ‘Flute’ and although it isn’t a new word, it is the latest instrument to be heard in rap. Future’s “Mask Off” descended onto the scene with a sample from legendary vocalist, Tommy Butler- ‘Prison song‘. As distinctive as the song is, a continuous flute can be heard vigorously throughout the…

  • House of Pharaohs [@OnlyTheHouse] release “Real Faces” mixtape and we can’t stop listening

    House of Pharaohs [@OnlyTheHouse] release “Real Faces” mixtape and we can’t stop listening

    South London collective House Of Pharaohs have been building a significant amount lot of buzz since the release of their 2015 EP ‘Southern Stamp’. It’s clear to see that both London’s underground scene and scene culture have been captivated by the chemistry and charisma that this six-man squad brings to the table. Compiled of six…