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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...
Chi-Chi Dikeocha
Mar 16, 20213 min read


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...

Nadia Ngoo
Mar 7, 20214 min read


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...

Karen Chalamilla
Mar 5, 20213 min read


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...
Ope Oduwole
Mar 5, 20216 min read


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...

Andrea Nzeribe
Feb 26, 20211 min read


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...
Ope Oduwole
Feb 22, 20213 min read


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...

Karen Chalamilla
Feb 22, 20216 min read


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...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Feb 19, 20214 min read


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...

Paula Abu
Feb 12, 20214 min read


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 5, 20215 min read


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...

Andrea Nzeribe
Feb 4, 20217 min read


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...

Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jan 29, 20211 min read


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...

Andrea Nzeribe
Jan 26, 20215 min read


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...

Karen Chalamilla
Jan 22, 20214 min read


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...

Rachel Agyekum
Jan 21, 20216 min read


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...

Paula Abu
Jan 12, 20213 min read


In Conversation With: GRAMN
"If you need a co-sign to listen to me then I’m not for you. You need an independent brain to listen to me" GRMN says early on into the...

Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jan 6, 20212 min read


MOBOs 2020 Review: Why Was it so Important?
“When people didn’t recognise us, we recognised ourselves”, stated Sir Steve McQueen as he accepted his Inspiration Award at the MOBO...
Ope Oduwole
Dec 16, 20203 min read


In Conversation with: Amba Jae
I had the pleasure of (virtually) sitting down with Amba Jae to discuss her life and her music. Our chat was an opportunity to discover...

Rachel Agyekum
Dec 16, 20205 min read


In Conversation With: AdeJosh
I always ask artists when I interviewed them. The pandemic has been... A lot for everyone. How would you say that it's affected how you...
Ope Oduwole
Nov 30, 20207 min read
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