South East London’s own J. Eka is back with a brand new visual for Waterfall—a dreamy, late-night link-up that feels like stepping into a girls’ night out, soundtracked by flirtation, finesse, and pure fun. The track features rising alt-R&B star KAIROS*, floating in with a velvet-smooth hook, while the beat comes courtesy of South London’s…
It’s a new year, meaning that there are a whole bunch of artists to be looking out for. So here are some new and familiar faces that GUAP thinks you should be on the lookout for. Nia Smith 20-year-old Nia Smith has a voice that captives a whole room without even trying, as the rawness…
£MONZO’s slick bars and alluring cadence in ‘S.I.T’ is only the start of the noise she’s about to make in the music scene, and we got the chance to talk about it and more with her. Nicole: Tell us who you are and what you do? £MONZO: My name is £MONZO, and I’m a rapper from…
Blaqbonez, the Lagos-based artist loved for his eccentric personality and ability to adopt countless personas has dropped his new album ‘EMEKA MUST SHINE’, a chunky, 14-track project with an exceptional lineup of stars including Black Sherif, Victony, Odumodublvck, and US rap legend Ludacris closing off the album with ‘CINDERELLA GIRL(WHERE YOU DEY)’. We caught up…
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…
Hailing from Atlanta, artist Unotheactivist combines trap, rock and melodic rap. GUAP catches up with him about his musical journey. Kat: Who would you say your music is for and how would you describe it? Ultimately, my music is my own therapy so I make it for me. It’s like my journal and many people…
Start the last month of 2023 right with these new releases! Tap in! Baloji – Omen (EP) Congolese artist Baloji has released his latest project ‘Omen’. This 5-track EP features the likes of Bongeziwe Mabandla, Jamila Woods, Swazzi, Chystel and Mayra Andrade. Bel Cobain – Radical Forgiveness (EP) Bel Cobain has released her debut project…
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…
Here are some of the hottest new releases that we’re feeling this week – tap in! Aasher – Betray Me North Carolina native Aasher has returned to the scene with his latest single ‘Betray Me’. The rapper, songwriter and producer’s new single was co-produced with Netherlands beatsmith Woodpecker. ‘Betray Me’ ushers in a new, exciting…
Perry’s quick-witted bars and smooth flow on ‘Chronicles Of Slim’ is only the start for the emerging East London rapper, and we got the chance to find out all about it + more. Nicole: Tell us who you are and what you do? Perry: My name is Perry, aka MP Slimzy, and I’m an artist from…