POWER UP [@TimeToPowerUp_] is back for its second year of empowering Black music creators and industry professionals
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February 1, 2022

POWER UP [@TimeToPowerUp_] is back for its second year of empowering Black music creators and industry professionals

Following on for their strong first year POWER UP have announced the deadline for applications for their second year. Starting in 2021 aiming to break down barriers for Black music creators and

JG, LZee [@LZEE_01] and GW [@gwtheproducer] breathe new life into Drake’s “Champagne Poetry” for new track “Life I Live”
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January 31, 2022

JG, LZee [@LZEE_01] and GW [@gwtheproducer] breathe new life into Drake’s “Champagne Poetry” for new track “Life I Live”

“Life I Live” is a testament to the power of sampling and how creativity can breathe new life into anything. Firstly “Life I Live” should be doing huge numbers, everyone involved delivers

“Ownership, Integrity, Consistency” – An interview with Gourmet Rap OG, Da Flyy Hooligan [@daflyyhooligan]
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November 30, 2021

“Ownership, Integrity, Consistency” – An interview with Gourmet Rap OG, Da Flyy Hooligan [@daflyyhooligan]

Words By: Dwayne Wilks Da Flyy Hooligan sat down to discuss the genre he labels ‘Gourmet Rap’, staying true to his craft and how Hip Hop has shaped him. Like much else

Nippa’s [@nippa_ad] Self Titled EP Is An Ode To Classic R&B With Some Contemporary Flair
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November 12, 2021

Nippa’s [@nippa_ad] Self Titled EP Is An Ode To Classic R&B With Some Contemporary Flair

Nippa’s self titled debut EP is a reminder that there is sensational male talent in the UKs R&B scene. Nippa might be a name you’re not too familiar with just yet but

Finn Foxell [@finnfoxell] talks West London, Elevation Meditation, ‘Alright Sunshine’ EP and more
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November 10, 2021

Finn Foxell [@finnfoxell] talks West London, Elevation Meditation, ‘Alright Sunshine’ EP and more

We sat down with West London’s Finn Foxell ahead of his headline show and the release of his latest project ‘Alright Sunshine’. Finn Foxell is an artist who has his local area

No Charge For an Underground Gem – A Review of Sam Wise’s [@Samwiseldn] “Free Game”
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October 21, 2021

No Charge For an Underground Gem – A Review of Sam Wise’s [@Samwiseldn] “Free Game”

Words By: Dwayne Wilks Sam Wise reminds us why his name is held in such high regard with his Free Game mixtape. 2021’s third quarter has already provided an abundance of talking

Jazmine Flowers [@jazmineflowers_] Talks ‘Adulting’ EP, Musical Influences & More
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October 15, 2021

Jazmine Flowers [@jazmineflowers_] Talks ‘Adulting’ EP, Musical Influences & More

Ahead of the release of her debut EP, Adulting, we caught up with 21 year old multi-talented artist Jazmine Flowers. Jazmine Flowers is still a new name so you can be forgiven

Where are the Black owned music festivals?
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September 15, 2021

Where are the Black owned music festivals?

Black music is championed at festivals but it is rare that those same festivals are led or owned by Black people. Yam Carnival took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and

Meet The Team: Who We Be’s Joel Borquaye & Safiya Lambie-Knight
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August 26, 2021

Meet The Team: Who We Be’s Joel Borquaye & Safiya Lambie-Knight

If you ever wanted to get some insight into the behind the scenes of Who We Be –  Joel and Safiya are definitely two people that could shine a light on it.

The road to Yam Carnival: a review of the hottest Afrobeat artists
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August 25, 2021

The road to Yam Carnival: a review of the hottest Afrobeat artists

So, we’re a few days from Yam Carnival, set to be a finale event to what has been a deeply eventful summer. From the re-opening of the UK back in July from

The [@WindmillBrixton] highlights the crucial role of independent venues with new initiative
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June 22, 2021

The [@WindmillBrixton] highlights the crucial role of independent venues with new initiative

In the wake of a further delay to the full return of live music, The Windmill Brixton is joining with Dr. Martens to highlight the critical role independent venues play in supporting the scene at grassroots

Songstress Tashana [@TashanaOfficial] releases her first EP ‘Womanhood’
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May 27, 2021

Songstress Tashana [@TashanaOfficial] releases her first EP ‘Womanhood’

Tashana is a songstress and songwriter from South East London. Tashana is known for her unique creative style, which blends Bashment, with R&B and Hip Hop and merges the flavours of the