The Best Dressed at the Youtube Legacy Party 2023
Last week, under the glittering chandeliers of the Royal Opera House, YouTube threw a star-studded celebration; the Youtube Legacy Party, marking 50 years of hip-hop. The event, put together by Sheniece Charway,
REEKADO BANKS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SHARING HIS GIFT AND HIS NEW SINGLE, FEEL DIFFERENT [@REEKADOBANKS]
Reekado Banks mixes sunny Afropop with cool Amapiano beats alongside his instantly recognisable vocals to create this future smash hit single, featuring stand-out verses from fellow superstars Adekunle Gold and Maleek Berry.
RE-UP – The new releases you need on your playlist featuring [@iamodeal], [@mightbechrissi], [@jasminejethwa_], [@SamDotia], [@bibsama] & more
Bib Sama. – BAEFRIEND Emerging from North London, Bib Sama is one of the UK’s muti-faceted artists. The singer/songwriter and producer’s latest single ‘BAEFRIEND’ is filled with his unique flow, catchy melody
TRAILBLAZER BLVK H3RO SPEAKS ON HIS LATEST ALBUM AND UK DEBUT [@BLVKH3RO]
‘On A Mission‘ is a jubilant celebration of Blvk H3ro and his musical journey, life experiences, and self-discovery. Boasting 15 remarkable tracks, the album demonstrates his exceptional growth and evolution as a
Afropunk 2023: what went down? [@afropunk]
In the heart of Brooklyn, amidst the vibrant cultural tapestry of one of New York City’s most iconic boroughs, the Afropunk Festival returned in 2023 to celebrate a powerful fusion of music,
SAM WISE & KADIATA DROP THE ‘EXCELLENCE’ THAT IS 360-THEIR JOINT EP [@samwiseldn] [@kadiata]
South Londoners Kadiata and Sam Wise— “a duo that will always make sense”—drop their collaborative six-song EP, 360, showing off their one-of-a-kind musical compatibility and slick lyricism. The project sees them both rapping with
BELLA SHMURDA MARKS HIS NEW ERA OF DND MODE [@BELLA_SHMURDA]
Independent afrobeats superstar and Dangbana Republik president Bella Shmurda has released his new EP ‘DND‘, less than a year on from the massive success of his acclaimed debut album ‘Hypertension‘. The ‘DND’
Erick The Architect is Gearing Up to Release His Debut Solo Album [@ERICKARCELLIOT]
Hailing from Flatbush in Brooklyn, Erick The Architect is a multi-talented artist and producer. One-third of East Coast rap trio Flatbush Zombies, he’s now gearing up for his debut solo album after
Some Of Our Favourite projects of 2023 featuring [@Asakemusik], [@JordanWard], [@EnnyIntegrity], [@Kelela] & more
The second half of the year is in full swing but, before we anticipate all the new music that we’re going to get in the rest of this year, here are some
STONEBWOY’S AFROBEATS/DANCEHALL FUSION IS TAKING HIM ACROSS THE GLOBE [@STONEBWOY]
We caught up with Stonebwoy to discuss his latest album ‘5th Dimension‘, the early success of the project, and the work of his charity, The Livingstone Foundation. Stonebwoy’s latest releases deliver some
Re-Up – The new music you need to listen to featuring [@AbyCoulibaly] [@OfficialTamera] [@skaiwater] [@SainteYS] [@IbeBellah] & More
Aby Coulibaly – DYWS? This genre-bending song showcases Aby’s silky vocals flowing effortlessly on the 90s inspired R&B beat. The lyrics are well crafted, delivering a message that is easily relatable. Bellah
THE BREAKDOWN: KHALIL MADOVI’S [@KHALILMADOVI] ACT II: A COLDHEARTED CONTINUUM
On ACT TWO: A COLDHEARTED CONTINUUM’ Madovi says ‘This project is the second of three parts of this project, A COLDHEARTED SUMMER. Act One – is like the whole story sort of