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Born and raised in East London, but having spent her teenage years in Hertfordshire, Amber-Simone has used the last few years to steadily build up an impressive catalogue of singles. This year she’s gearing up for the release of her second EP and although she’s keeping the details close to her chest for now, she’s just […]
For Fall/Winter ‘21, Japanese label Edwin has presented an eclectic mix of classic wardrobe staples infused with military fabrications and workwear detailing. Historically known for its denim products, the offering comprises knitwear, bottoms, and shirting which boast carefully considered design cues akin to workwear and military silhouettes with an Edwin twist. Inspired by the brand’s […]
Closing the door on an old relationship and thinking what might have been has always been a subject ripe for inspiration. The same can be said of any sort of bittersweet nostalgia; a thought process soul-rap duo Children Of Zeus zoned in on for “The Most Humblest Of All Time, Ever”, one of the many highlights on […]
A renaissance man in the truest form, MOBO-nominated rapper, spoken word poet and creative director Kojey Radical can seemingly turn his hand to any medium. Fortunately, fans can rest assured his debut album is on the way, and his Lex Amor-assisted single, “War Outside”, is the first taste of what’s to be expected from the […]
After setting speakers ablaze last month with the super-smooth “Ride Or Die”, rising North London artist Nippa has been hurdling towards stardom with his signature brand of trap-licked R&B. Nippa’s latest drop, “Situation”, produced by TobiAitch and 6, is another melodic number, with trappy hi-hats and verbiage counterbalanced by melodic, 2000s-style R&B vocal turns. The track’s melting pot […]
Reports have surfaced that a Metropolitan Police officer choked 13-year-old Black schoolboy Benjamin Olajive during a stop-and-search in South London last Tuesday. The incident unfolded after police responded to reports of a Black person carrying a knife. As a result, police identified Benjamin via CCTV footage. Video footage, which has since been taken down, shows […]
UK-wide youth development platform Apprentice Nation have announced UK rap stars AJ Tracey and Ivorian Doll and pop-R&B singer Mae Muller as performers for their upcoming gig on September 29. Apprentice Nation’s mission is to give young people the skills, tools and confidence they need to find a career they can excel in by providing early-careers support, guided workshops and online content. Now, hot […]
After recently unveiling its latest link-up with GORE-TEX, Stüssy has now joined forces with COMME des GARÇONS for a range of cosy greyscale essentials. This isn’t the first time that the duo have teamed up. Last year the pair kicked off with the, now, highly sought after 40th anniversary collection as well as debuting a fragrance […]
Having cut his teeth on Reprezent Radio, like so many of the country’s finest selectors and radio hosts have, on DJ/presenter Jeremiah Asiamah now rides high on BBC Radio 1/1Xtra, showcasing the latest and greatest in dancehall, Afrobeats, Afroswing, Amapiano and anything else purpose built for shaking a giant soundsystem to its core. One of his earliest […]
On June 2, 2020, in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the now-infamous Blackout Tuesday (#theshowmustbepaused and its UK equivalent #theshowmustbepaused) was held and black squares were posted all over social media with pledges to make fundamental changes. It was a particularly popular movement in the music industry […]
