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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.

The riddim conioisseur raises a glass to the party season that’s just flown by.

We spoke to the mega pop superstar on the blower and asked her: if you had to predict the next 10 years, what would it look, smell, feel and taste like? Here’s what she said.

THE FACE joined the likes of Aitch, Andy Burnham and Pa Salieu at the studio’s opening party.

Digital cover story: The Coventry rapper has proudly tapped into his Gambian roots for new EP Afrikan Rebel. Although he’s recognised as one of Britain’s brightest stars, his struggles are far from over – and his mission has just begun.

The Coventry rapper is one of the UK's finest. Here are some highlights from his discography.

Bella Poarch is already a survivor, and a Navy veteran, at just 24. Now the tiny but tough TikTok star is ready to step off the app and head, eyes narrowed, for pop stardom, plushie alpaca in tow.

A new cohort of stars are hitting the dance rehearsals to deliver stealthy performances and music videos, continuing the legacies of Y2K award show greats like Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. Normani, we salute you.

THE FACE speaks to the culture-shifting collective who made the music for Marvel’s box office smash.