[rap in paper]‘s latest session with the grime veteran Manga Saint Hilare dropped last week. An OG from his Roll Deep days, Manga is the latest in grime royalty to grace the platform as London legends D Double E and P Money did before him. Rap in paper fuses music and design to take the…
James Lawrence, known by his stage name EDGE, a rising star from the vibrant landscapes of St.Ann, Jamaica, is set to release his long-awaited single, “1994.” The track, scheduled to premiere today, February 12, at 1 PM EST marks the end of the rapper’s brief hiatus from the music scene, showcasing his evolution as an…
Reflecting on her relationship with love over the years, rising Swedish singer songwriter Zikai delves into her take on self confidence, sensuality and vulnerability, in her new EP ‘don’t look at the moon…’ Having spent over a year in the studio perfecting her sound this EP fuses the magic of R&B, soul and pop to…
At the heart of Colour Factory’s Orii Jam – where singers, rappers and instrumentalists come together to improvise – a group of creatives, now known as DA COMMUNITY, formed a friendship that turned into a family. DA COMMUNITY was conceived out of love and birthed into a world full of creative disciplines. From singing and…
Breaking open ‘The Bronze Age’ with ARDN… In music, each beat tells a story, and every note unveils ever-evolving symphonies. This is precisely what you can observe when you look at ARDN, the Canadian-raised Burundi singer/songwriter whose melodic raps and creative prowess have garnered him comparisons to goated artists like Smino and J.Cole within a…
Here are the tracks we’re really into this week-tap in! Aby Coulibaly – Big Pharma (Withdrawal) Aby Coulibaly has returned with her soulful, new single ‘Big Pharma (Withdrawal). Aby’s vocals shine on the stripped-back instrumental. AshZone – me & you AshZone’s latest offering ‘Me & You’ is an upbeat Garage/Dubstep single. The catchy single will…
Pop-R&B fusion artist Äyanna has recently cultivated a fanbase at a rapid pace with her sweet melodies and captivating lyricism. From becoming LVRN’s first UK signee to immaculately rolling out and releasing her first EP, In A Perfect World, Äyanna’s talent and success has no limits. GUAP caught up with the popstar post-EP release. Kat:…
Earlier this year we looked at 3 stylists to watch in 2023, who I predicted were going to do amazing things. Now that it’s the end of the year I’m looking back at other stylists that made waves this year. I spoke to some established stylists with different backgrounds and work styles about their journey,…
Earlier this year we looked at 3 stylists to watch in 2023, who I predicted were going to do amazing things. Now that it’s the end of the year I’m looking back at other stylists that made waves this year. I spoke to some established stylists with different backgrounds and work styles about their journey,…
Alt-rock artist and producer, Aziya is the genre’s most promising rockstar on the rise. You might have seen the multitalented singer on TikTok, breaking down how she produces with live instruments. Her latest offering, Lonely Castles encompasses themes of isolation and proves that loneliness can take shape in many forms as she explores these themes…