Best Carnival Warm-Up and After Parties @SLOCAL @FutureSNDS @adidasoriginals
MUSIC
August 24, 2017

Best Carnival Warm-Up and After Parties @SLOCAL @FutureSNDS @adidasoriginals

In anticipation for this weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival, we’ve rounded up the best warm-up and after parties; from East to West, Friday through to Monday – these are the ones you won’t

[@S_C_] Moonlight: New visuals, New message
MUSIC
August 14, 2017

[@S_C_] Moonlight: New visuals, New message

Jay Z brings us something new with his visuals for the 4:44 track ‘ Moonlight ‘. Directed by Alan Yang (director of Master of None) Jay recreates a scene from the hit

Shahlaa Discovers [@shahlaatahira] X GUAP Issue 10
MUSIC
August 7, 2017

Shahlaa Discovers [@shahlaatahira] X GUAP Issue 10

You didn’t know about Fred Fredas I first met Fred Fredas when he approaches me at a #ShahlaaDiscovers event and said, “You need to get me on your show” and I was

‘Scum F**k, Flower Boy'[@tylerthecreator] best project to date?
MUSIC
August 2, 2017

‘Scum F**k, Flower Boy'[@tylerthecreator] best project to date?

When Tyler, the Creator first gained notoriety in the rap scene he became one of the most controversial figures it had seen for a long while. He saw sudden stardom with the

Is Hip Hop The Most Dominant Genre In The US ?
MUSIC
July 26, 2017

Is Hip Hop The Most Dominant Genre In The US ?

Well it’s about time… about a week ago, Forbes magazine reported that Hip Hop and Rap has overtaken Rock as the number 1 genre for the first time in History. Now firstly

What Is Black Culture ? And Is It Being Used For The Sake Of Profit? [@VinceStaples]
ARTS & CULTURE MUSIC
June 28, 2017

What Is Black Culture ? And Is It Being Used For The Sake Of Profit? [@VinceStaples]

What does Black Culture really mean? If your a fan of Music or the entertainment culture then you’ve probably come across Complex’s New Show ‘Everyday struggle‘ Hosted by Joe Budden,  DJ Akademiks

Meet Elena Ayodele, [@elena_ayodele] the face behind the flute in Future’s ‘Mask Off’
MUSIC
April 27, 2017

Meet Elena Ayodele, [@elena_ayodele] the face behind the flute in Future’s ‘Mask Off’

The keyword at the moment is ‘Flute’ and although it isn’t a new word, it is the latest instrument to be heard in rap. Future’s “Mask Off” descended onto the scene with a

House of Pharaohs [@OnlyTheHouse] release “Real Faces” mixtape and we can’t stop listening
MUSIC
April 21, 2017

House of Pharaohs [@OnlyTheHouse] release “Real Faces” mixtape and we can’t stop listening

South London collective House Of Pharaohs have been building a significant amount lot of buzz since the release of their 2015 EP ‘Southern Stamp’. It’s clear to see that both London’s underground

Hip-Hop talk with Tokyo the Producer [@tokyoxo]
MUSIC
April 13, 2017

Hip-Hop talk with Tokyo the Producer [@tokyoxo]

Who would you say your favourite old school hip-hop artist is? I really like Run DMC. I like them not just because of the music, but also because of their branding. From

Will America ever accept UK rappers? (and do we really care?)
MUSIC
April 10, 2017

Will America ever accept UK rappers? (and do we really care?)

Over the last couple of years, the fascination with UK rap and grime has grown to an international level, with the likes of Skepta, Stormzy, Dave and Little Simz, receiving critical acclaim