8 Mangas That Outdid Their Animes
If you look closely, you can find an anime epiphany on Frank Ocean’s Sweet Life opening lyrics, “the best song wasn’t the single.”...
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Sarah Oladele
- Apr 15, 2021
- 3 min
In Conversation With: Vic Santoro
Vic Santoro’s energy through the screen was almost palpable - with a frequently smiling face, he was nothing but good vibes. Vic Santoro...
Ope Oduwole
- Apr 13, 2021
- 10 min
In Conversation With: iLL BLU
Operating for over a decade in the music business is no small feat. When the volatile nature of how quickly popular sounds rise and fall...
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
In Conversation With: ItsNate
The Floor: Do you feel like your heritage has influenced your upbringing? ItsNate: Yea I think so, it has to doesn't it. you absorb...
Chi-Chi Dikeocha
- Mar 16, 2021
- 3 min
KayFaraway Album Review: Set it Off
The West Midlands is home to an exponentially growing rap scene. With the rise of artists such as M1llionz, Lotto Boyz and Pa Salieu, it...
Nadia Ngoo
- Mar 7, 2021
- 4 min
Diversity in Classical Music
From a young age I have always been around music. I started playing the piano when I was 10 years old as it was an instrument I had...
Karen Chalamilla
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
Benny Atlas Album Review: Honey Rum
The recently released Silly Games, his third offering of 2021 is also the closing track in Benny Atlas’ 4-track EP titled Honey Rum. With...
Ope Oduwole
- Mar 5, 2021
- 6 min
In Conversation With: Pook Hustle
I caught up with Brooklyn based Pook Hustle for a pandemic safe chat about musical inspirations, his new body of work and overcoming...
Andrea Nzeribe
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Rema's New Release: Bounce
Afro-fusion star Rema has caused more than a buzz since the release of his hit singles Iron Man and Dumebi. After following up with...
Ope Oduwole
- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
7 Non-English COLORS Performances
In a world where English is assumed as a universal language, getting complacent and expecting to hear film and music in a certain tongue...
Karen Chalamilla
- Feb 22, 2021
- 6 min
In Conversation With: Jay Lewn
Pop is Jay Lewn's sonic playground. Whether he is performing or producing (or both), the multi-hyphenate artist has a penchant for...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Feb 19, 2021
- 4 min
In Conversation With: Mercy's Cartel
Mercy Sotire of Mercy’s Cartel discusses finding a “different kind of joy” during 2020, playing instruments in school and the art of...
Paula Abu
- Feb 12, 2021
- 4 min
In Conversation With: Planet Giza
I remember immediately bouncing my head as soon as the beat dropped on Planet Giza’s latest single, When The Moving Stops. The bass is...
Andrea Nzeribe
- Feb 5, 2021
- 5 min
In Conversation With: Deyah
Her latest single has caught the attention of multiple radio stations and has been slotted into lo-fi playlists across streaming...
Andrea Nzeribe
- Feb 4, 2021
- 7 min
In Conversation With: Alicai Harley
Dancehall as a genre and the culture that comes with it has been celebrated in the UK for decades now; being fused with neighbouring...
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
- Jan 29, 2021
- 1 min
Iman Lake: For The Birds
Iman Lake’s ability to go against the grove and push himself artistically is unparalleled. In the lead up to the release of his last...
Andrea Nzeribe
- Jan 26, 2021
- 5 min
In Conversation With: Tessellated
Tessellated's collaboration with Amindi and Valleyz has been in my music library since it dropped and transports me to a warm oasis every...
Karen Chalamilla
- Jan 22, 2021
- 4 min
EP Review: Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr’s voice is arresting. It has a full-body quality that can breathe new life into an originally cutting Great ones by Jessie...
Rachel Agyekum
- Jan 21, 2021
- 6 min
10 Black British Women To Add To Your Playlist In 2021
From jazz to indie to R&B, here is a list of 10 Black British women you should add to your playlist Arlo Parks Arlo Parks is a...
Paula Abu
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
In Conversation With: Benny Atlas
I was surprised to learn that How You Dare is actually Benny Atlas’ second single under the alias, and although that would lead someone...
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