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Quite often when we write these lists, we’ll half-complain about how much of a struggle it is and woe-is-me-I’ve-been-tearing-my-hair-out, but the truth is this process was actually the most fun it’s ever been this year. A big part of that is how diverse music has been in 2022. Diversity, to some extent, has always been […]
Last year, Brighton-based four-piece Yakul released their debut album, Rise Indigo, a 14-track calling card to introduce the world to their stylish yet sincere blend of pop and R&B with a hint of hip-hop. Keen to keep the momentum rolling, they return with visuals to their new single “Take Flight”. The influence of the R&B and neo-soul […]
SAULT—the enigmatic project/supergoup helmed by super-producer Inflo—have surprised us all with by dropping no fewer than five albums. There are, however, two catches: they’re only available for five days and you have to guess the password. Including the somewhat divisive orchestral instrumental album, AIR, which was released in April this year, the new projects make 11 […]
The hits keep coming from Afro-pop diamond Ayra Starr. She only released her debut single, “Away”, last year, followed soon after by a critically revered debut album, 19 & Dangerous, and things haven’t slowed down since. Last week, she revisited one of the tracks on the album, “Bloody Samaritan”, to remix it with some guest vocals from none other than […]
It wasn’t long before DAB became the standard for cars and home radio systems, which then allowed people to tune in before they left for work and school and then during the commute. Once DAB became widespread, 1Xtra became an unstoppable force. Trevor joined the station five years after its inception and, by that point, […]
North London singer, songwriter and rapper Zakhar is back with his latest single, “Better Things”, which arrives with a new set of visuals directed by Chris Chance. Produced by Phrxlla, with additional production from Deps Music, it’s another prime example of the 18-year-old’s finely tuned balancing act that pairs delicate songwriting with a dark and crisp instrumental that’s pure […]
South London’s dexter has had a busy 12 months and it doesn’t look like things are going to slow down any time soon as she presents her latest single, “Something Real”. The singer-songwriter had been building up a healthy buzz for a while—which seemed to start almost as soon as she dropped her first couple […]
All-consuming romances are, not surprisingly, an endless source of inspiration for songwriters like R&B maestro BAELY. They can be toxic, sure, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, and in the case of his new single “Teleport”, they can be an escape to something better. Backed by an instrumental that combines electro-R&B sleekness with neo-soul […]
After the recent releases of well-received singles “New Skin Care” and “Iced Out Summer”, MiniKingz have blessed us with a 10-track project in Iconicy, Following the release of “Clean” in 2017, the London-based trio—comprised of singers/producers BenjiFlow and Ragz Originale and rapper-producer Oscar #Worldpeace—have come together once again, combining elements of R&B, grime and rap to create a markedly […]
Three months after the release of their debut single, “Cardboard Box”—produced by British pop mastermind MNEK—London-based outfit FLO have released their first body of work in The Lead. With their angelic harmonies and ‘90s and early ‘00s influences from music to fashion, Renée, 19, Stella, 20, and Jorja, 20, are now walking the path carved out […]
