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Earlier this year, we were greeted with the exciting news that Kamaal Williams would be returning with a new album, Wu Hen. All press shots and artwork since have been soaked in a deep, passionate red and today’s offering, “Hold On” with Lauren Faith, is no different.  The track itself is a stunning exercise in restraint, […]

South London has created yet another masterpiece.  What Kinda Music is the latest collaborative effort from singer/guitarist Tom Misch and drummer Yussef Dayes, the record’s ambiguity and freedom reigning heavy throughout. Taking a very loose interpretation of their respective jazz backgrounds, the two musicians partner on an album that heralds no genre—it is just simply art—and […]

Since the closure of the NBA (and, really, all sports) was sped up after Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, an interesting plotline emerged about the impact Gobert’s alleged reckless actions had on his relationship with his Jazz teammates.  While several members of the team had gripes, Donovan Mitchell also tested positive, which reportedly caused a rift between the […]

Although born in Oregon, emerging R&B talent Nyah Grace has actually spent most of her live in the UK, spending much of her recent years between Yorkshire and London. Finding inspiration in greats like Lauryn Hill, D’Angelo and Estelle, Nyah’s sound is defined by a combination of neo-soul and jazz. She made her debut with “Black Coffee” […]

Christian Wood has reportedly become the third NBA player to test positive for coronavirus. The Athletic‘s Shams Charania announced the news Saturday night, citing sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Insiders said the Detroit Pistons forward is doing well despite the test results and is not exhibiting any symptoms at this time. Detroit Pistons‘ Christian Wood has tested positive […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was criticized on Wednesday night after he was seen stepping on to the court with no shoes on to celebrate teammate Kyle Kuzma blocking the Utah Jazz from scoring . Jazz announcers were heard slamming LeBron for the move. “Look at LeBron, he’s on the court. With no shoes… What is going on […]

After marking his return from prison with a stunning Daily Duppy in April, J Hus is now officially back with his first proper release of the year.  “Must Be” is built around production from his long-time collaborator JAE5, tapping into the magic the pair created on Common Sense. Dripping in the laid-back swagger that made their creations so […]

Nomadic music-maker Jess Smyth—better known as the rapper and singer Biig Piig—is deeply connected to the music she makes, with her heady jazz aroma giving off sweet nostalgia. Silencing background noise, Jess’ voice focuses the mind, awash with a refreshing clarity: tinged with a kind of subtle melancholy, her sing-song lyrics are understated and her sentiments […]

A central figure in the London jazz scene and member of Afrobeats collective Kokoroko, multi-instrumentalist and singer Oscar Jerome has just kicked off a massive European tour that will finish with his biggest headliner to date at London’s Heaven on November 19. In support of that, he’s now releasing his new single “Lizard Street” (out now), […]

Few artists can say they wear their influences on their sleeves the way Bajan singer-songwriter RoRo does. She quite literally has the faces of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse tattooed on her arms and the influence of Caribbean sounds like calypso and soca are worn even more proudly, although less literally, in her […]