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North London rapper and Mini Kingz affiliate Rxlls (pronounced ‘Rolls’) first emerged three years ago with a string of well-executed singles, including “Clique” with Oscar #Worldpeace. Now, after a brief quiet spell, Rxlls is back with new single “Northside Story”. As thoughtful and cerebral as ever, this time Rxlls uses a free-wheeling jazz instrumental from producer […]
Feng Chen Wang and Converse have finally dropped off their long-awaited Chuck 70 “2-in-1” pack – a collaboration which sees the Chinese designer continue her iconic approach on a duo of Chuck 70 colourways. After applying her unique mould-breaking style to the Pro Leather and Jack Purcell, the archival Chuck 70 is next in line for a deconstructed redesign. Wang continued to […]
The Banksy-designed stab-proof vest that Stormzy famously donned at Glastonbury Festival last year has been nominated for a major design award. The vest was worn by the Croydon rapper to highlight structural racism in the UK after he made history by becoming the first-ever Black British solo act to headline the festival in 2019. The eye-catching piece, […]
Fresh from their lively link-up Happy Mondays and rule-breaking Rapha capsule, Palace have continued to keep up their red hot collaboration form by unveiling they have reunited with Reebok a new collection. The British brand – creative directed by Pyer Moss founder Kerby Jean-Raymond – have been working with the London skate imprint since 2013, and the new collaboration is the first […]
Singer-songwriter and DJ LushKells has just teamed up with some Afro-house royalty. Joining her on her latest single “King & Queen” are Hackney selector DJ Supa D, Mark Ronson collaborator D. Tee (aka D.Tee In De Party) and house music producer Mr. Taffa. Licked with fluttering Amapiano melodies, syncopated rhythms and a big Afrobeats swing, LushKells’s […]
This year was supposed to see the release of his debut album, but after a brush with coronavirus landed him in hospital, South London musician RaysMuzik had to adjust his plans. Now back on his feet and understandably feeling celebratory, his new single “Young” is the first step towards getting back on track. Produced by Burna Boy collaborator […]
Rusko is back. Besides releasing a melodic techno release under the Stonehange alias, it’s been almost a year since we had a new release from the York-born producer (last year’s Genghis Danger EP), but now he’s here with news of a new EP dropping at the end of the week. Ahead the four-track Sauce EP’s arrival — which promises […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the UK’s 1600-plus nightclubs and live music venues were facing indefinite closure before the government stepped in with a grant to keep them open. The pandemic hit the industry hard, and it may take months—years even—for normality to fully resume. For West London’s Tape London, however, their plan to merge nightlife […]
Here come the girls! Rising London rappers Br3nya and Ivorian Doll have joined Bad B forces for new single “Bezerk”. Keeping us on their toes over Who-Else’s twinkly drill production—as well as some stylishly sexy visuals—the ladies show us that 1) two women in rap can get along, and 2) they can rock the mic just as hard as the […]
Now, more than ever, the music industry is in real trouble and those working in it are facing the biggest crisis in generations. Much of that, of course, comes from COVID-19 and the devastation lockdown has wrought on live music, but the cracks have been showing for a long time now. A mixture of chaotic […]
