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Tag: r&B

  • ON OUR RADAR: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud]

    ON OUR RADAR: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud]

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    WHO: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud] GENRE: AFRO R&B WHERE: London & LA 27-year-old London-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Lavaud is known for her Afro-infused, alternative R&B sound. The British-Mauritian rising star has a string of singles to her name including ‘In This Room’ and ‘Oh My’ featuring Nigerian singer/songwriter Reekado Banks which has gained her over 850,000 streams…

  • DEBBIE-THE SONGSTRESS ON THE RISE [@DEBBIE_]

    DEBBIE-THE SONGSTRESS ON THE RISE [@DEBBIE_]

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    Debbie, the soulful South London star, has the world falling in love with her “raw, layered melodies” and vulnerable lyricism. She’s gone from singing at open mic nights to currently being signed to 0207 Def Jam and even co-writing songs with Stormzy for his latest album, This Is What I Mean. Debbie is refreshingly honest,…

  • YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OCTOBER’S MUSIC EVENTS

    YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OCTOBER’S MUSIC EVENTS

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    October may be bringing the cold with it, but it’s also bringing a ton of events that you just don’t want to miss… When it comes to music, there’s always a ton of events celebrating it or involving it. Sometimes more than you can even keep up with. So, we’re here to give you a…

  • South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]

    South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]

    Genre-blending R&B model/artist, Kaien Cruz hails from South Africa. Early on in their career, they opened up for Justin Bieber while he was in South Africa, and they haven’t taken their foot off the pedal since, going from strength to strength while blending Afro sounds and R&B. Kat: Are there any elements of your upbringing…

  • THE BREAKDOWN – SAFIYYAH ‘MOTIONS’ [@SAFIYYAH.D]

    THE BREAKDOWN – SAFIYYAH ‘MOTIONS’ [@SAFIYYAH.D]

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    Born and raised in the heart of Ladbrooke Grove, Safiyyah has quickly become one of the most exciting and innovative singer-songwriters to come out of the capital in recent years. Effortlessly bridging the gap between R&B, Neo-Soul and Contemporary Jazz, Safiyyah’s EP touches upon important themes of community, nostalgia, culture and relationships, delivered in her…

  • On Our Radar: Taloula [@Taloula_Music] 

    On Our Radar: Taloula [@Taloula_Music] 

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    WHO: Taloula [@TaloulaMusic] GENRE: R&B  WHERE: East London  East London based singer, songwriter and producer Taloula is known for her euphoric musicality. The rising star has a wealth of singles to her name including ‘Danger’ and ‘M3TAMORPHIN’ which gained the attention of COLOURSXSTUDIOS, New Wave Magazine and BBC Introducing London.  Taloula’s artistry is a blend…

  • AMA LOU’S DEBUT ALBUM, I CAME HOME LATE-IS BEAUTIFULLY HONEST [@amalou]

    AMA LOU’S DEBUT ALBUM, I CAME HOME LATE-IS BEAUTIFULLY HONEST [@amalou]

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    Ama Lou’s debut album, I Came Home Late, is beautifully structured with moments of sheer transparency and vulnerability from her, with the melodic beats only adding to the thoughtfulness of it. From the stripped-back songs to the meticulous beat production, I Came Home Late—the fifteen-track debut album—is Ama Lou being more honest than ever as she…

  • Mya K on her R&B Roots, Genre Blending & The Future [@MYA_KINLOCK]

    Mya K on her R&B Roots, Genre Blending & The Future [@MYA_KINLOCK]

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    South London’s newest R&B star, Mya K’s sweet-yet-enticing vocals are normally found soaring over dark R&B production. For her latest track, ‘Call Me’, she’s gone in a new direction and taken inspiration from sensational genre, Amapiano. She chats to GUAP about the summer sizzler and more. Kat: Talk us through your latest single ‘Call Me’,…

  • ON OUR RADAR: the soulfully sweet PopnB world of Äyanna [@ayanna]

    ON OUR RADAR: the soulfully sweet PopnB world of Äyanna [@ayanna]

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    Äyanna is an artist who brings all the Pop/R&B vibes with her soulful voice and nostalgic music videos, and she’s here to show everyone just what she is about. East Londoner Äyanna comes from a background of performing arts & theatre and was always surrounded by an array of music like gospel, R&B, 70s pop,…

  • Re-Up – The New Releases You Need To Tap Into Featuring [@SummerBanton], [@BNXN], [@Cristaleyy], [@FemiTahiru], [@Darkoo] & more

    Re-Up – The New Releases You Need To Tap Into Featuring [@SummerBanton], [@BNXN], [@Cristaleyy], [@FemiTahiru], [@Darkoo] & more

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    It’s been an amazing week filled with fresh releases. Here’s our top picks!  Ayanna – In A Perfect World EP Love Renaissance’s latest signee Ayanna has returned with her latest project ‘In A Perfect World’ EP. This project is filled with beautiful, soulful R&B sounds.  BNXN – Sweet Tea (Aduke) Afrobeats star BNXN has returned…