Tag: uk
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South East London’s own J. Eka is back with a brand new visual for Waterfall—a dreamy, late-night link-up that feels like stepping into a girls’ night out, soundtracked by flirtation, finesse, and pure fun. The track features rising alt-R&B star KAIROS*, floating in with a velvet-smooth hook, while the beat comes courtesy of South London’s…
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![Meet GUAP’s Top 30, Under 30 Black Creatives & Professionals for Blacklist 2024 [@adidasuk]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GUAP-x-ADIDAS-BLACKLIST-CAROUSEL-0-1080x850.png)
THE BLACKLIST 24’ IS HERE ! – The Blacklist is back for it’s 7th year. Continuing to build a legacy of hope, resilience,excellence, power, joy and more than we can even comprehend. We are the future. As we continue to amplify Black voices, we want to take the time to thank everyone who has been…
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A bright grin and smiling eyes rounded by black glasses pop up on my screen with a soft ‘Hello.’ Tega Akinola is a young, pioneering craftswoman redefining the measures of accessories and sneakers. Despite having long been on the radar, it’s only in recent years she’s been getting her flowers. The British-Nigerian, Northampton native warms…
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As part of the British Library’s hugely successful ongoing exhibition, Beyond The Bassline, Eddie Kadi curated a panel of exciting names in African music to discuss the towering Afrobeats genre in Black British music. Along with Remi Burgz, DJ Abass, Taponeswa Mavunga, Moko and Dbanj, Eddie explored the genre’s journey from Africa to the UK. I sat…
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It’s a new year, meaning that there are a whole bunch of artists to be looking out for. So here are some new and familiar faces that GUAP thinks you should be on the lookout for. Nia Smith 20-year-old Nia Smith has a voice that captives a whole room without even trying, as the rawness…
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![£MONZO TALKS ‘S.I.T’ AND MORE [@3MONZ0]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Monzo-3-1140x850.jpg)
£MONZO’s slick bars and alluring cadence in ‘S.I.T’ is only the start of the noise she’s about to make in the music scene, and we got the chance to talk about it and more with her. Nicole: Tell us who you are and what you do? £MONZO: My name is £MONZO, and I’m a rapper from…
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![Re Up: The latest new music that you need on your playlists featuring [@Ayanna], [@FireboyDML], [@TemsBaby], [@RugerOfficial], [@MyNameIsFrex] & more!](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/photo-output-2-1140x850.jpg)
Here are the tracks we’re really into this week-tap in! Aby Coulibaly – Big Pharma (Withdrawal) Aby Coulibaly has returned with her soulful, new single ‘Big Pharma (Withdrawal). Aby’s vocals shine on the stripped-back instrumental. AshZone – me & you AshZone’s latest offering ‘Me & You’ is an upbeat Garage/Dubstep single. The catchy single will…
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Earlier this year we looked at 3 stylists to watch in 2023, who I predicted were going to do amazing things. Now that it’s the end of the year I’m looking back at other stylists that made waves this year. I spoke to some established stylists with different backgrounds and work styles about their journey,…
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Earlier this year we looked at 3 stylists to watch in 2023, who I predicted were going to do amazing things. Now that it’s the end of the year I’m looking back at other stylists that have made waves this year. I spoke to some established stylists with different backgrounds and work styles about their…
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On Monday, the biggest names in global fashion all came together for The Fashion Awards. The illustrious event was hosted by Maya Jama and Kojey Radical (both with multiple outfit changes during the night) at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. For another year, The British Fashion Council shone a spotlight on the importance of all…