Tag: UK Rap


  • 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…

  • Temz Clipstar [@temzclipstar] talks new project, his journey, and more

    GUAP sits down with Temz Clipstar ahead of the release of his solo project The Greatest Trip (Out Now). Temz opens up about going solo, New Gen, and his creative process behind both the music and his cinematic visuals.

  • LZee Is Ready “4THEWEEKEND” On His Latest Single

    16-year-old Tufnell Park resident LZee has gained traction prior to the release of ‘4THEWEEKEND’. Having released one other track ‘Gavin & Stacey’ he has been playlisted by the likes of BBC 1Xtra, Reprezent, Spotify, Apple Music and more. In doing so he’s amassed over 40,000 views on YouTube and 250k+ listens on streaming platforms. His…

  • [@TE_dness] Is Lethal On Latest Mad About Bars

    TE dness’ recent Mad About Bars freestyle highlights that the work rate hasn’t slowed down for the act. Mad About Bars has been a platform that has made more than a few careers, as well as severely boosting others. For TE the platform has only solidified his skill. His latest visit is not his first…

  • How [@stormzy] Glastonbury is important for Black British identity

    “Black is beautiful, Black is excellent” Dave on ‘Black’ It was fitting that Stormzy brought out Dave as he became the first Black British male rapper to headline Glastonbury. Simultaneously, Stormzy also became the second youngest to headline the prestigious festival at 25 with only a 24-year old David Bowie being younger when he headlined…

  • Krept & Konan [@KreptandKonan] Discuss Drill Censorship at the Houses of Parliament with Hattie Collins [@hattiecollins].

    On Monday, Dianne Abbot invited a panel of artists and industry figures to bring forward a conversation about the censorship and surveillance of the genre. The conversation around the policing of drill music finally reached the heart of Westminster this Monday. The genre has been one of the many components in a wider debate concerning…

  • Review: Knucks [@Knucks_music] switches up the EP structure on long-awaited project ‘NRG 105’

    NRG 105 is a well-suited title to Knucks highly anticipated EP. The artist definitely kept the energy at 105 on this one. Knucks began making waves with his smooth but catchy track ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Following up from this, he dropped a slew of singles before a long patch of radio silence. He then announced…

  • [@Z_Chibs] Late Impressions: [@SantanDave1] – Psychodrama

    Nearly 2 weeks on, numerous reviews later, and after charting at number one album in the country – here are some observations about Psychodrama. The first thing to touch on is just how well Psychodrama has done commercially. Dave went number one, not just in the rap charts but in the legitimate Official UK Top…

  • GUAP chats to [@OfficialAitch]

    Interview by Zweli Chibumba By now you’ve probably heard of him. If not you’ve probably heard one of his songs or freestyles. Having been given co-signs across the industry and displaying his talent on some of the premiere platforms of the scene like BBC 1Xtra, Yo! MTV Raps, and GRM Daily, Aitch is definitely one to…

  • This Is Boxing Season 3 is Back Supporting Upcoming Boxers & Musicians

    “A platform we definitely need in the UK that fuses sports and music together into the same event for the culture!” – Link Up TV Following the success of their first two seasons, This Is Boxing returns for their third Boxing & Music promotion on Sunday 25th November. Taking place at York Hall in Bethnal Green, this…