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Potter Payper has just released his highly-anticipated mixtape, Training Day 3, plus visuals for project highlight “Purpose”. Having returned from prison in June, Potter has been hard at work, dropping an EP in 2020 Vision and a number of highly-rated freestyles. “Purpose” sees the Essex-raised rapper fire out hard-hitting bars that pay homage to his past and embraces his hopes for the future. […]
There are certain parts of growing up that no one really prepares you for. One of those grim realities is the realisation — which can come much earlier than expected — that neither your nor your friends are invincible. Despite still being in his late teens, Birmingham singer-songwriter Matt Ryder seems to understand this better than most […]
Hoping to repeat the colossal success of last month’s “Jah Guide Me” (which topped the singles chart in his home country), Nigerian Afro-R&B singer Darey is already back with his next hit, this time teaming up with Patoranking for “Jojo”. Leaning heavily into their mutual love of Afrobeats, but peppering it with the bounce of dancehall […]
London-based rapper Flohio has just unleashed “Unveiled”, the first single from her highly-anticipated new mixtape of the same name. Released today, on her birthday, the track sees Flo go all-guns-blazing in an uncompromising banger produced by the US duo, Take A Daytrip, who have worked with the likes of Travis Scott and Lil Nas X. Featuring skittish synths and imposing 808s, […]
Important design details, documents and emails relating to the Grenfell Tower refurbishment have suspiciously been “lost forever” after being wiped from a laptop belonging to the design manager working on Grenfell’s cladding. An inquiry into the Grenfell disaster has been ongoing since August 2017, with the main aim being to find justice for the 72 lives claimed by the fire. Phase 2 of the […]
Patta, the Dutch streetwear brand, have revealed a joint clothing and music collab with South East London drummer/jazz superstar Yussef Dayes. Patta have linked up with one of the UK’s brightest young musicians to release a new visual titled Blackfriars, in which Dayes debuts the tracksuit he collaboratively designed with them. The artist flexes the ‘fit in the Barka-directed “Blackfriars” video, which sees […]
Fresh from celebrating the news that his popular Dave show ‘Big Zuu’s Big Eats’ has been renewed for another season, West London grime artist Big Zuu has launched his very own kebab at Middle Eastern restaurant, Le Bab. Zuu’s natural on-screen charisma alongside his boyhood bros Tubsey and Hyder has seen him land a second season of […]
South London has a lot to be proud of, boasting top tier talents in pretty much every genre. Shining bright in a lane of their own though is Lewisham’s Vision Crew. Whether it’s as a complete unit or as individuals, the five-strong set are responsible for some of the most consistently adventurous rap going. It’s […]
Just last month, LA-based artist Elohim blessed us with her latest single “I’m Lost”, a dream-like blend of futuristic pop and laid-back club sounds. Now she’s back with news of a remix collection that features various interpretations of the track from the minds of PAX, Eli & Fur, EdaPollo and Jacques Greene. Ahead of the EP’s release […]
Earlier this morning, Stormzy premiered his new music video “Superheroes” in a way we don’t usually see: streaming the video into a number of UK school classrooms, straight to its intended audience. The track, which features on his 2019 album Heavy Is The Head, offers a message of hope and inspiration to young black people. The […]
