Music

Central Cee is the UK’s new rap superstar. He’s pushed his sound beyond the limits of drill, has millions of admirers obsessing over his every move – and he might just be the first British rapper to do serious damage in the States. But is all that enough to satisfy him?

The first great TikTok artist has arrived. Building an army of devoted fans while maintaining mystique in an age of constant sharing, PinkPantheress draws on the past to create a sound that might just be the future.

Acts i & ii of the new Netflix doc follow Ye as he breaks through with prodigious talent and unflinching confidence, often under the guidance of his late mother Donda.

Gareth Kelly from the cheeky Bradford trio blends bassline heaters especially for you. How sweet.

If there’s one person who knows how to put on a show at the BRIT Awards, it’s Dave – and TAWBOX, his live-show creative directors.

The Rising Star 2021 winner sits down with the Global Head of Music at YouTube, a key partner of this year’s BRIT Awards. Up for discussion: songwriting, Central Cee, and championing new talent.

The cheeky comedian and Race Around Britain creator will be taking over the red carpet at the 2022 BRIT Awards.

She has over 17 million followers on the platform and is one of the beauty biz’s biggest creators. Now, with a brand new EP, the 21-year-old is ready for something a little different.

Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.

Fireboy is fighting to be the first Nigerian artist to top the UK Singles Chart. THE FACE’s columnist Wale Oloworkende considers the track's impact and rounds up the best new African music releases.

Renowned for tearing up the club, Martyna Maja is experimenting in the new phase of her career with new EP Projections.

It's been two years since Hustla last blessed us with new music and the streets are parched. Rumours stirred-up by producer Jae5 have taken the anticipation to the next level.

He’s the Corpus Christi superstar (in waiting) who vibed up 24kGlden’s Mood. Now, with his new album, he’s swinging for the chart-topping crown.

The singer is placing his poetic lyricism with leftfield production.

22 for ‘22: listen to the artists who are going to smash it this year.

22 for ’22: the musicians who are going to smash it in the months ahead. Dig in.

The Deviation co-founder and legendary UK soul band have joined forces to raise a glass to 2021 and see the new year in with a bang.

Listen back to 100 tracks we’ve loved this year.

2021 in review: This year, we finally got to dance together again. But due to dodgy drugs, heightened concerns about women’s safety and the politically polarising impact of the pandemic, the euphoria was tainted with a darker vibe.

The rivals smoothed over their beef on Thursday night in LA, at a benefit for the campaign to free the long-imprisoned gang leader. Here's a rundown of what happened, and why Larry Hoover matters to the two superstars.

The Bone Soda DJ has blended some tunes to soundtrack your drive home.

As artists strive to replicate the successes of Wham! and Mariah Carey’s Christmas classics, we’ve ranked the year's best – and more turkey-shaped – offerings for spreading festive cheer.