Tag: uk


  • Shahlaa Discovers [@shahlaatahira] X Guap Issue 17

    You didn’t know about Deewain I first heard Deewain’s sound when he got in touch with me back in March earlier this year. He had just released his project S.O.E (Sense Of Entitlement) which I instantly fell in love with. Unfortunately though, my Roundhouse Radio show rules were; I would only play exclusives and first plays…

  • [@Nathaniel_Shalo]  Releases “Hearing Voices Produced Substance” EP

    Nathaniel Shalom releases his EP “Hearing Voices Produced Substance”. After battling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks and hearing voices Nathaniel’s new EP has been  a process of musical healing. “Hearing Voices” takes you through Nathaniel battles through these negative vibrations which have elevated him to become the stronger person and uplift others. Each of the…

  • “I’m From A Place Where I’ve Never Been” [@halievocalist] chats with [@Awatemusic]

    I had the pleasure of chatting to the very talented North London Rapper AWATE.Fresh from supporting Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Talib Kweli AWATE releases Jewels, a quick-witted and crisp ‘70s throwback Directed by Saoud Khalaf , the films themes reflect battles AWATE faced whilst creating his debut Happiness LP whilst taking viewers on a blaxploitation-inspired escapade This time…

  • “We’re from West, from the heart of carnival we are a sound system” [@halievocalist] chats with [@DBsound_system]

    This week I had the pleasure of chatting to the boys of DB Soundsystem. Consisting of Skits DB, Deli OneFourz and Ash Catch, DB Sound System have been busy grinding away on the scene for quite some time. Their latest release ‘Bomboleo’ (above) features Savage Dan (who also doubles as their manager) and Louis Rei of WSTRN.…

  • GUAP Presents Mix 001: @JeremiahAsiamah

    Meet Jeremiah Asiamah your new favourite DJ, who will have you screaming ‘BOUSAGE’. At only 19 years old, Jeremiah Asiamah is one of London’s finest upcoming DJ’s with an ear for music. Kick starting his career as a DJ in his bedroom, Jeremiah relentlessly watched Youtube videos 1-3 hours a day to learn the skill whilst…

  • #ForOrAgainstBlackHistoryMonth? Join The Discussion

      In the UK the month of October celebrates Black History month. Seen as an annual celebration of achievements by Africans  across the globe it’s embedded it’s way into our national curriculum.  Black History month is a great way of finding out information and discovering new pilgrims that Africans over came to be seen as…

  • [@DottyLDN] releases visuals for “Gone With The Wind”  ft Charlie Rose

    Dotty releases visuals for Gone With The Wind and features his brother Charlie Rose. Dotty was born and raised in South London, home of some of the UK’s best talent. If he follows in the footsteps of some of his contemporaries he’s got far to go. After appearing on New Gen’s album he’s released freestyles with…

  • Shahlaa Discovers [@ShahlaaTahira] X Guap – [@PitchImperfect_ ] Takeover

    I first met Pitch Imperfect in 2015, when I seen him perform at Remel London’s #RateMePlz event. He performed a spoken word piece called Instagirl and between his crowd control, delivery and relevant message, I knew he was going to make waves on the scene. Fast forward to 2017 and not only has Pitch Imperfect…

  • Shahlaa Discovers [@ShahlaaTahira] X Guap Issue 13

    You didn’t know about ALQAE ALQAE, hmmm where do I start? Well I remember the day Jonno (1/3 of the group) came up to me at the Reprezent Radio HQ and said “Shahlaa, I’ve started rapping”. I met Jonno when he was just a Presenter playing other people’s music on the airwaves. So I’m not…

  • GUAP Premiere: ‘Girl In Need’ by the r&b sensation [@JajaKisses]

    Girl In Need is the new track by JaJa Kisses. HALIE sits down with her to discuss her new music, collaborations and restrictive genre categories. Listen to her new track above while you read her interview below! THE PERSONAL So, where does your name ‘JaJa Kisses’ come from? From different alternations of my myspaces/bebo days,…