Chloe X Halle Album Review: Ungodly Hour
Going into this project I knew I would have to leave all premonitions at the door as I had a feeling any preconceived ideas about what to...
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Nic Tyrell
- Jun 10, 2020
- 5 min
Beenie Man vs Bounty Killer Emphasised Jamaica’s Cultural Impact
Currently, a large portion of the world is under some form of temporary isolation due to the pandemic that is COVID-19. During this time,...
Sarah Oladele
- May 28, 2020
- 3 min
In Conversation With: Cimo Fränkel
I always tell myself to make a more conscious effort to listen to international music, so when I came across Cimo Fränkel, I was...
Ariel Parrella-Aureli
- May 27, 2020
- 4 min
Chicago Hip-Hop/R&B Collective ‘Rosebud Allday’ Debuts ‘Buds Vol. 1’
Chicago hip hop and R&B art collective Rosebud Allday had big plans for summer until the coronavirus pandemic hit, shutting Rosebud’s...
Karen Chalamilla
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
Töme: Bigger Than 4 Walls
Töme made her debut with a self-recorded (via iPhone), acoustic EP, One with Self. But really, the Toronto based singer/songwriter has...
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
‘WESTSIDE’ by Clive Mercury Music Video Premiere
Photo by Serena Brown The lockdown has put the world in a precarious situation - with many things more or less coming to a halt. As I...
Habiba Katsha
- May 14, 2020
- 3 min
No Signal Radio: Uniting the Black Diaspora
It’s a really weird time for everyone right now and I’m sure no one would have predicted 2020 to end up anything like this. As we’re...
Tobi Kyeremateng
- May 13, 2020
- 4 min
Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott: A Lesson on Black Sisterhood
The first time I heard a Jill Scott track, I remember feeling like I had no business listening to ‘Grown Women Music’. There I was - a...
Danielle Wright
- May 10, 2020
- 3 min
Let’s Bring Back The Eight Counts
With the music industry steadily changing, the factors involved in evolving an artist into a superstar has shifted along with it, one of...
Ope Oduwole
- Apr 30, 2020
- 1 min
Best of April 2020 Playlist
With everyone settling into a steady routine during lockdown, artists have taken the opportunity to release music in abundance. Coined as...
Noah Berlatsky
- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
Alina Baraz Album Review: It Was Divine
Artwork shot by Dana Trippe Alina Baraz found her gently undulating lane right away and she’s pretty much stayed in it ever since. On...
Ore Abiona
- Apr 23, 2020
- 3 min
Why Quarantine Season Is The Perfect Time To Take In New Music
Self-made entertainment is undoubtedly thriving but regular entertainment for the masses is in a strange limbo state. The film indust...
Sarah Oladele
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
Insecure Review: S4 E2 'Lowkey Distant'
Episode 2 was in essence, Molly’s side of the story. Having seen the situation only from Issa’s perspective until this point has...
Greta Rainbow
- Apr 18, 2020
- 4 min
STORRY: Between The Sex & Music Industry
This was STORRY’s year, before the pandemic put life on hold. The Canadian artist released her debut album, was nominated for a Juno for...
David Larbi
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
When Did Everyone Leave The PARTY?
The curious underappreciation of a writer, producer and true artist. After a long hiatus, PARTYNEXTDOOR returned with his third studio...
Karen Chalamilla
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
Throwback Interview: JonnoAQ
Interview taken from The Floor Magazine Issue 001 (2019) What does the AQ in your name stand for? That’s part of a collective I’m part...
Ore Abiona
- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
AFRONATION: the highs, the lows and why I'll be back again next year
The sun's blazing, the vibes are positive and your favourite afrobeats artists are on stage from 5pm till the early hours of the morning....
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
- Feb 4, 2020
- 3 min
Stormzy Album Review: H.I.T.H
It was a brilliant coincidence that Stormzy's album was released mere hours after the polls closed for the general elections. Since Gang...
Karen Chalamilla
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
Taliwhoah Review: Another Dimension
In her feature interview with The Floor, Taliwhoah spoke about avoiding being boxed in: “I rarely go into a session and think I want to...
Ope Oduwole
- Feb 3, 2020
- 4 min
Chixtape 5: Features, Flows & Throwbacks
Ever since we were given the Jerry Sprunger snippet at the beginning of the year, Chixtape 5 has been shrouded in nothing but...
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