South Africa’s Kaien Cruz on Identity, Upbringing and Fusing Genre [@KAIENCRUZ]
GUAP Magazine
October 13, 2023

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

ON OUR RADAR : NIA CHENNAI, THE NEO-SOUL SONGSTRESS TAKING OVER YOUR FYP
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September 19, 2023

ON OUR RADAR : NIA CHENNAI, THE NEO-SOUL SONGSTRESS TAKING OVER YOUR FYP

who: nia chennai genre: neo-soul/r&b where: south london Nia Chennai has mastered the art of making self-respect sound sweet. Kicking off 2023 with ‘Since We Ain’t Together’, Nia made a diligent effort

UNAPOLOGETICALLY RNB KAMILLE SET TO WOW WITH HER LATEST MINI-ALBUM, ‘K1’ [@KAMILLE]
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September 11, 2023

UNAPOLOGETICALLY RNB KAMILLE SET TO WOW WITH HER LATEST MINI-ALBUM, ‘K1’ [@KAMILLE]

Award-winning, RnB mastermind, Kamille, unveils her eagerly anticipated debut mini album, ‘K1‘. Filled with unapologetically R&B pop anthems, this record signifies the beginning of her self-discovery as an artist. Continuing to rise from strength to strength whilst kickstarting the new

Natanya on How Her Music is Unravelling the Nuances of Girlhood and Coming of Age.
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August 21, 2023

Natanya on How Her Music is Unravelling the Nuances of Girlhood and Coming of Age.

If you haven’t yet heard of Natanya, you may want to tap in to the 20 year old’s universe of captivatingly sincere alternative R&B that’s capturing the hearts of her agemates. Classically

A DOSE OF BOJ’S MAGIC: EXPLORING ‘GBAGADA EXPRESS VOL.2’ [@BOJDRB]
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August 2, 2023

A DOSE OF BOJ’S MAGIC: EXPLORING ‘GBAGADA EXPRESS VOL.2’ [@BOJDRB]

Step into the world of BOJ and unravel the secrets behind his latest EP release, ‘Gbagada Express Vol. 2’… They say the more elusive an artist is the greater their art, and

RE UP – THE RECENT RELEASES YOU MUST TAP IN TO FT. [@ZinoVinci] [@Tylauraa] [@free_REEM] [@am1nd1] & More
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July 31, 2023

RE UP – THE RECENT RELEASES YOU MUST TAP IN TO FT. [@ZinoVinci] [@Tylauraa] [@free_REEM] [@am1nd1] & More

Another week of great new music, here’s our favourite picks: Len – LEHGOLAND (Mixtape) This is Len’s greatest work to date. Futuristic synths galore, the production has a variety of influences running

AMIE BLU ON HER LATEST EP : ‘CRUMBS IN MY BED’ [@AMIEBLU]
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July 31, 2023

AMIE BLU ON HER LATEST EP : ‘CRUMBS IN MY BED’ [@AMIEBLU]

photography: Kat Friar Rising artist Amie Blu makes music that’s both gentle and vulnerable. After performing at Mahalia Presents and Glastonbury this year, it’s safe to say she’s off to a phenomenal

Downtown Kayoto On ‘Learning In Public’ , Genre Blending and How His Hull, Zimbabwean heritage influences his sound [@DOWNTOWNKAYOTO]
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July 25, 2023

Downtown Kayoto On ‘Learning In Public’ , Genre Blending and How His Hull, Zimbabwean heritage influences his sound [@DOWNTOWNKAYOTO]

Zimbabwe born, Hull raised – just like his upbringing Downtown Kayoto’s music knows no bounds. Fusing a plethora of genres without limits, his artistry extends beyond the indie rnb haven he’s carved

ON OUR RADAR: KARL BENJAMIN [@karlbenjaminn]
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May 16, 2023

ON OUR RADAR: KARL BENJAMIN [@karlbenjaminn]

WHO: Karl Benjamin [@karlbenjaminn] GENRE: R&B WHERE: West London Rising singer-songwriter Karl Benjamin will have you lost in his “velvet soft vocals” and his self-reflective lyricism that will have you running through

ON OUR RADAR: Paulade [_paulade]
GUAP Magazine Music On Our Radar
January 24, 2023

ON OUR RADAR: Paulade [_paulade]

WHO: Paulade [_paulade] GENRE: RnB   WHERE: South East London   Paulade, an up-and-coming singer has crept up and stolen the hearts of RnB lovers all around the world. It’s no wonder he was

Exclusive interview with Kwaku Asante who Bares It All In Thinking Of You and Rhodes
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September 3, 2022

Exclusive interview with Kwaku Asante who Bares It All In Thinking Of You and Rhodes

Kwaku Asante speaks to GUAP about his new singles Thinking of You and Rhodes from his forthcoming soulful EP, Wanderlust. We discussed his journey as a creative individual and how he came

Artists furthering the resurgence of RnB in the UK
Music
May 26, 2020

Artists furthering the resurgence of RnB in the UK

The visibility of incredible talent in the UK RnB scene has long been a topic of discussion. It is even more so now as British led RnB continues to enjoy a well-deserved