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THE FACE’s new cover star speaks about her friendship with fellow Brit, Stormzy.

After becoming bored by the scene around him, the renowned producer found inspiration for his grizzly new material by taking a step away from the DJ booth.

Today, the Nigerian artist releases his new single, BADI, featuring Afropop legend Davido. We get the lowdown on fresh fatherhood, self-love and new music.

From touring to festivals, vinyl and even streaming, when it comes to the environment, there aren’t many clean hands in the biz. The good news is that there are fresh ideas for how to fix it.

From Rico Nasty and Coi Leray, to Asian Doll, Dream Doll and Griselda​’s Armani Caesar, see the female artists who performed at the New York event.

Live.Love.A$AP was the Harlem artist’s statement of intent, breaking away from traditional NYC rap to embrace Southern styles and helping bridge the gap between hip-hop culture and high-end fashion. 10 years later, Rocky’s cultural impact can still be felt.

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

The artist has dropped her poetic new single, Rocks, which reflects on the last year and encourages listeners to always dream big.

The party-loving duo specialise in euphoric, hard-hitting bangers.

Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.

The artist’s new mixtape, Thanks For Waiting, pays respect to those who’ve been there since the beginning. From Afrobeats to trap, it features the likes of Unknown T and Digga D, in a project bursting with witty lyricism and fresh energy.

Brace yourself: the British ballad queen has returned with her soaring new single Easy on Me. Here, we revisit her hits – which are some of the biggest breakup anthems ever committed to record.

Right now, someone somewhere is playing their viral debut single Chaise Longue. As the pair unveil their criminally addictive follow-up, we sit them down to learn the importance of shredding, existentialism “and being silly”.

The mainstream pop-punk renaissance is upon us and Meet Me @ The Altar are blazing the trail for the next generation. We join the American trio as they tour the UK for the first time.

THE FACE gains some wisdom from the Dublin and Paris-based artist, who explores relationship issues on her EP The Love Interlude.

The Brighton rapper went viral with his show-stealing verse on Tion Wayne and Russ Millions’ hit, Body. Now, he’s working hard to sustain the buzz.

The best mates talk cheap pubs, ABBA holograms and the pitfalls of doing a five-man ASDA shop.

Countless artists have scored hits thanks to the footy game's much-loved menu music.

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

Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent’s most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.

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.