
Ciaran Thapar on the music of Cut Short
The writer and youth worker discusses the social significance of the UK drill, Afroswing and rap tracks referenced in his lauded book about serious youth violence.
The writer and youth worker discusses the social significance of the UK drill, Afroswing and rap tracks referenced in his lauded book about serious youth violence.
After giving away physical copies of Doobee Zine at Beabadoobee’s sold-out show at London’s Kentish Town Forum last night, we’ve now made it available as a free download for all you fans.
The Coventry rapper is one of the UK's finest. Here are some highlights from his discography.
The cult singer-producer talks reconnecting with Playboi Carti, singing in Spanish with Bad Bunny and her forthcoming album.
The London artist has teamed up with Vegyn for her debut project, SHILOH: Lost for Words.
The self-proclaimed cheeky chappy proves his lyrical prowess on new song, Oliver Twist.
Benji B and Judah Afriyie discuss a new compilation which archives the spirit of the revered club night.
In the fifth of a week-long series, figures from music, art, food, sex work and education look back on a year that shook their fields. Here, the DJ, producer and label boss talks about keeping spirits high while the clubs are closed.
Set up by 24-year-old mogul Michael Adex – and fuelled by the success of chart-busting rapper Aitch – talent and entertainment company, NQ, embodies the same Mancunian spirit that’s been pulsing through the city since Factory Records.
Headie One’s close collaborator talks Twitter, artistic confidence and dinner in The Shard.
The Accra-based singer and producer talks signature dishes, classic Lil’ Kim looks and sending Trump to outer space.
The London-via-Sheffield songwriter steps into her fantasy world for the Lucent:APEX live sessions series.
The Me Gusta star on growing up in Rio De Janeiro’s favelas, lockdown birthdays and bonding with Cardi B.
Alongside making bassline bangers with the cheeky trio, the West Yorkshire MC is making a name for himself as a solo artist.
Inspired by fantasy, horror and anime, the experimental musician has worked with the likes of Rico Nasty and Kerwin Frost.
The soulful songwriter is releasing a project that's been in the making for four years. Here's the first look at the video for the beautiful lead track.
This week, a string of new songs amplified the protests against police brutality.
To celebrate Marlian Day, the rebellious hitmaker is broadcasting a gig from the National Theatre in Lagos.
Shanghai's 44KW nightclub recently reopened, welcoming the city’s fashion-conscious ravers onto disinfected dancefloors while sending a beacon of hope to the global clubbing community.
Within less than a year of making music, Unknown T caught the kind of buzz that every UK MC dreams of. Then, at the peak of his career, he lost his freedom. In this exclusive interview, he talks continuing his comeback – with new material that tells his side of the story.
The studio has hosted the likes of Drake and Harry Styles. The Face joined Cadenza for a blissful week of spontaneous sessions with Jorja Smith, Kasien, Miraa May, Aminé and many more. Watch the full film directed by Marcus McSweeney here.