Davy Reed

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 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.

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 Spanish DJ, designer and stylist expresses her love for the rave.

Virgil, Tyler and Covid-19 – there’s a lot going on with the Griselda rapper’s new project Pray for Paris.

A new photography zine captures the Tottenham rappers’ summer block party.

A month packed full of stuff worth getting out of bed for.

The stars of the beloved Seek Treatment podcast paid a premature visit to The Face House in Miami.

The breakthrough rapper sits down with two thirds of No Vacancy Inn to debate how musicians can succeed with their integrity intact.

The DJ, producer and environmental toxicologist visited The Face House in Miami to discuss how we can be kinder to the earth we’re dancing on.