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…
In a spectacular fusion of cultural diversity and sartorial innovation, Selfridges, the iconic British luxury department store, has unveiled its latest fashion endeavour. Paying homage to the vibrant and dynamic fashion scene of African countries, the prestigious retailer has launched the highly anticipated Woven Threads pop-up. This immersive experience, opening on the 9th of May…
WHO: Karl Benjamin [@karlbenjaminn] GENRE: R&B WHERE: West London Rising singer-songwriter Karl Benjamin will have you lost in his “velvet soft vocals” and his self-reflective lyricism that will have you running through his whole discography. He’s fresh, different and constantly showing the music scene what sets him apart from the rest. Karl Benjamin released his…
May’s proving to be the best month of concerts so far, so we’re gonna give you a list of must see shows to make sure you don’t miss any! 16TH: Oreglo @ Next Door Records Jazz quartet Oreglo combine various influences such as rock and reggae to cultivate their sound. Get yourself down to Next…
WHO: Leah Music [@leah.musicuk] GENRE: R&B/Hip-Hop WHERE: Catford, South East London Rising South London singer Leah Music has the world screaming ‘I bet it sucks to be you right now’ as her latest single ‘S2BU’ takes over TikTok. Her emotive and crisp vocals caught the attention of thousands on Instagram with her playful…
“The name Years of Tears is more so a reference to tears of joy – not no sad sh*t”. 22 year old designer Syd finally cleared up any misconceptions about the brand name early on in our conversation. Joyful tears make more sense since he has successfully built a brand that the UK streets –…
GUAP reviews the sophomore EP ‘EQUINOX’ from Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and producer, Venna. Joining him on a beautiful process of seeking equilibrium… In the landscape of UK music, there exists a plethora of exceptional young talent. From this cohort, one artist, in particular, has been shining especially bright for the past few years, he goes…
WHO: Tiana Blake [@_tianablake] GENRE: R&B WHERE: South-East London Rising UK R&B singer and songwriter Tiana Blake brings back the nostalgic 90’s feel with her refreshing and alluring vocals across her diverse discography. Critics describe her discography as “an array of sentimental tracks that will transport you back to the 90s and early noughties”. The South…
Seamlessly fusing cultures and sounds, Raf Saperra’s debut mixtape, Ruff Around The Edges, is gaining acclaim globally. GUAP sits with the artist to dig deeper into his creative process and journey. GUAP: There’s a lot out there about your musical journey. But, it’s a lesser-known fact that you’re a director of music videos, such as that of the late…
Designer Marc Jacques Burton and his namesake clothing brand have officially unveiled a crossover-creative collaboration with Cîroc. The luxury streetwear brand – that has become a go-to for artists like Lil Baby, Wizkid and The Rolling Stones – celebrated this week’s collab reveal with a private dinner, hosted by the UK music scene’s very own…