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This year, UK-based fashion brand I Saw It First played up to its own name by putting on a nationwide, women-led talent search (with the help of Capital XTRA), opening up its inboxes to submissions from artists up and down the country. From the countless submissions sent to judges Yinka Bokinni, Shayna Marie, Zed Bias and Steel Banglez, 21 […]
It’s that time of year when music journos arm themselves to the teeth with their opinions and spend the best part of a month shouting down their colleagues and thrusting their assessments on to their readers. Naturally, we cover stuff like best songs of the year and pick out a list of acts we think […]
Step into the deep end and face your fears with Mar Azul as they rise the streetwear ranks. There is no denying that pop-cultural media has portrayed one of nature’s greatest predators as a villain, from the iconic Jaws franchise to the comically forgettable The Meg, Great White Sharks have been a constant icon of […]
Sneakerheads go-to care brand – Crep Protect – has linked up with adidas to deliver a line-up of collaborative sneaker care products and services at their new Oxford Street store. Renowned worldwide as the industry’s leading name for sneaker protection and cleaning products, Crep Protect has continually expanded its portfolio to cover a full range of products and […]
After kicking things off in 2016 with two well-received singles, “Fila Mi Da” and “Jabole”, Nigerian star-in-the-making D’Nyra is back with his arrestingly soulful brand of Afrobeats. New single “Rain” is premiering today and with it, some stunning visuals shot in Dubai. Singing in his native tongue of Yoruba, D’Nyra’s Afro-soul sound is more powerful […]
Tottenham rapper Avelino continues his journey back into the limelight, hinting at newfound growth and maturity on new drop “Higher Power”. As we’ve come to expect from Avelino, “Higher Power” is a lyrical exercise in sharp wordplay and flows — but he especially excels within the stylish visual, helmed by Nadira Amrani, where his rhymes are […]
After dropping “Creeping” with Gene Farris in September, dancefloor-filling duo Tough Love and Brazilian producer Dakar are reunited once more with another offering for Gorgon City’s Realm label. “Take A Trip” continues that thread, filling the speakers with a shuddering bass line, punctuated with a sinister, robotic vocal sample that urges the listener to close your eyes […]
After debuting in April with “How We Do”, ascending producer BACATME is back to strike while the iron’s hot with his new single for Sonny Fodera’s Solotoko label, “High”. Continuing his flair for slippery basslines and well-aimed samples, “High” capitalises heavily on a euphoric vocal snippet only to chop it into a rhythmic cry that flickers […]
A year on from her debut single “Ruler” and rising pop singer Serine Karthage is back with follow-up “Rhonda”. Detailing her own creative maturation and the tough path that’s led her to the present day, “Rhonda” is the story of Karthage finding her creative voice and realising her full potential. A bold and colourful new addition […]
Ghetts and Rude Kid have linked up for new heartfelt track “Legends Don’t Die”. The many different sides to Ghetts’ lyricism is perhaps the main reason he remains relevant a decade after emerging. On “Legends Don’t Die”, the emcee assumes the elder statesman position—reflective and pensive, he shouts out some of the fellow UK legends, from Esco to Crazy […]
