Sober kids with sober thoughts… PHOTO BY DARNELL TEMENU The first and last time I saw GoldLink was at XOYO a few years ago. That show was a vibe, but I have to say that this one was way beyond that… Heaven has played host to artists including Grace Jones, Lily Allen and MNEK, and now…
Have you noticed a saturation of dedications to mothers, retro throwbacks, baby photos and gushing captions? Well, it got me thinking about… rappers. That’s right, nothing says, “I love you mum” like hip-hop/grime/rap. Don’t believe me? Take it up with Stormzy. Hip-hop has a somewhat chequered record of respecting women in general; but no matter…
Over the last couple of years, the fascination with UK rap and grime has grown to an international level, with the likes of Skepta, Stormzy, Dave and Little Simz, receiving critical acclaim in the so called ‘promise land’, America, as well as throughout the world. One potential reason for the growth and newfound interest in…
One Acen is one of many overlooked rappers in the scene and has been releasing great music over the last year or so. For an artist, so early in his career, he’s created a distinctive sound, with melodic instrumentals and a flow full of swagger. His talent is clear to see and it is only…
The one word that should be associated with North-West London rapper Knucks is consistency. Over the last couple of years, it is clear that the young rapper values the ‘quality over quantity’ approach to music. Although he has not yet released a huge collection of music, every song thus far has been outstandingly cold.…
East London duo PBGR (Play Broke Get Rich) have returned with smooth vibes accompanied by wavy visuals for new track ‘Wait a minute’. Both rappers effortlessly flow over the laid-back instrumental and singer, Rayf, provides a cool, glossy chorus to put the cherry on top of a very impressive tune. PBGR never fail to disappoint;…
Dee is back with the first single of his career ‘Sometimes’ which is now available on all major digital platforms. This refreshing re-release is taken from the #Mayday EP which was originally released in 2016. In a generation of Trap anthems an mumble rap it’s quite refreshing to hear a rapper bear all and reflect on life…