Tag: UK Hip Hop


  • TRAVS PRESENTS IS THE HEARTBEAT OF A GRIME RESURGENCE [@TRAVSPRESENTS]

    Raw energy and explosive cyphers, Travs Presents is at the heart of London’s grime scene… “What can you do in a year? For every Skepta, there is a Meridian Crew; for every Ghetts, there is The Movement. Whether it’s clear or not the greats stand atop the shoulders of their wider community and if you…

  • THE BREAKDOWN – SamRecks ‘Easier Said Than Done’

    This EP, ‘Easier Said Than Done’, is the second and final part of a story I started narrating in the song ‘Situationshipback‘ in 2021. The first half (Situationship to Would You Let Me) pertained to me trying to build a relationship with the wrong woman and getting my ego bruised by her insults and doubts about my goals and drive.…

  • VGO [@VGO__] drops energetic single ‘Show & Tell’

    After an extended hiatus VGO is back with ‘Show & Tell’. VGO is a South East London talent with plenty to ‘Show & Tell ‘ on the new single. He doesn’t define himself as being any one sound and instead considers himself a genre that stands alone. He has had his biggest hit so far…

  • GUAP Meets: Abtin Abassi Founder Of A Jewellers, The go-to jewellers for A list rappers And Celebrities

    Across the past decade, founder and director Abtin Abbasi has grown his brand A Jeweller to become the go-to jewellers for A list rap and grime stars such as AJ Tracey, Aitch, Headie One and top footballers, Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Chelsea’s Eden Hazard. The business was set up by Abassi in 2008. He recently launched…

  • 169 [@169tho] sits down at the GUAP Spot for a catch up

    Having produced number 1 singles like Dave & Fredo‘s ‘Funky Friday’ as well as hot off releasing his latest single ‘No Fears’ featuring Wretch 32, 169 joined us for a catch up. As a multi-talented, 21 year old, artist and super producer it was only right to bring him down to GUAP HQ. We spoke…

  • GUAP Chats To [@Flyo13]

    After working with some of the big hip hop stars in the UK, Flyo has quickly proven himself and his supporters what he is made of and what he can create whilst in the studio. Flyo is a Producer from North London. I caught with him ahead of his latest single ‘Rap Hittas Ft. Suspect,…

  • ‘Dock City’ by [@dcworldmg] Is The Track You Need to Hear

    DC is back and kicking off 2019 in impressive fashion with the impactful ‘Dock City’. First things first, the visuals to ‘Dock City’ are incredible. From the opening shot that uses a mirrored shot in a similar vein to the TV show Power’s intro, the tone is set. This is not your average video. Neither…

  • NEW TRACK OF THE WEEK: [@SerineKarthage] raps her philosophy on ‘Ruler’

    Serine Karthage uncovers all in anecdotal anthem ‘Ruler’ In the video for ‘Ruler’, co-directed by the artist herself, Serine paces toward the camera, facing the viewer head on as she raps, dances and smiles. Her performance lies somewhere between that of a spoken word poet, expressively baring all to an audience, and an animated conversation…

  • [@BabaCrunch] makes his return like a smooth ‘Criminal’

    Baba Crunch is back after a year long hiatus with ‘Criminal’ which teases a new vibe from the rapper. ‘Criminal’ is by no means the first release from Baba Crunch. Also can we just take a moment to appreciate the choice of a rap moniker that is truly unique. Crunch is no newbie he was…

  • [@whoisOrion] drops ‘Kiss Face Pending’

    After a long wait, South London’s WhoisORION drops the visuals to his ladies dedicated track ‘Kiss Face Pending’. For those who don’t know much about WhoisORION, he is a multitalented artist and producer having worked with plenty of names behind the scenes. Another notable accolade that shows his level of talent already is having performed…