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Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Bad Bunny rocks out, King Princess brings the pain and AJ Tracey secures the bag again.
Jorja Smith: the path worth taking
Liv Little finds the 23-year-old Walsall-born singer-songwriter on the cusp of an extraordinary second act – and offering up her full self for the first time.
Listen to Tijana T’s bittersweet mix
The Serbian DJ’s emotive selections will have you pining for the club.
100% Priya Ragu: the Tamil-Swiss singer inventing the genre-colliding sound of Raguwavy
The artist has defined her own style of music, blending soul, electro and pop with a nod to her South Indian heritage.
Watch Going In, a candid documentary about the UK rap scene
The film follows four artists who’ve turned their troubles and dreams into art.
Listen to Ruel’s tear-jerking playlist
It’s been a tough year. The Aussie pop singer has gathered some tunes which capture the mood.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring NUKG from Conducta and JGrrey, NSG’s custard-praising hit and reggaeton rhythms from Kali Uchis.
Roy Blair: “I was completely lost from reality”
He's been up, he's been down. Now the 24-year-old singer-songwriter is ready to return brimming with confidence – and a house-inspired second album.
100% Amaarae: Afropop’s surreal rule-breaker
The Accra-based singer and producer talks signature dishes, classic Lil’ Kim looks and sending Trump to outer space.
Joe Black: the UK rap veteran now coaching football
The seasoned MC is teaching under-16s how to keep their eyes on the ball.
Legendary Liverpudlian radio station Melodic Distraction on community spirit in a time of creative crisis
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring Billie Eilish’s return, Amaarae’s sad girls anthem, and the West Midlands link up of Pa Salieu and M1llionz.
Watch Gia Ford perform her dark pop song Sleeping in Your Garden
The London-via-Sheffield songwriter steps into her fantasy world for the Lucent:APEX live sessions series.
100% Goya Gumbani: the rapper dissecting life, death and everything in between
As he releases his new five track EP, Truth Be Sold, the London-via-Brooklyn rapper talks misguided materialism and how we’re all just another piece in the puzzle.
Claudia Valentina is eyeing up pop stardom
The 19-year-old newcomer talks Hollywood dreams, big boss energy and taking on a shelved single from Selena Gomez.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Dua Lipa teams up with Belgian pop star Angèle, Bree Runway enlists kindred spirit Rico Nasty and AceMoMa drop a satisfying rave explosion.
Watch Prettyboy D‑O perform his emotive Afropop track Same Energy
The Nigerian singer-rapper unleashes his charisma for the Lucent: APEX live sessions series.
Mr Eazi is staying inspired
100% Kean Kavanagh: the Irish heartthrob catching feels
Soft Boy Records’ co-founder is stepping out solo for his emotionally charged debut album, Dog Person.
An honest conversation with Dutchavelli
On the eve of his debut mixtape Dutch from the 5th, the London rapper opens up about the hard man memes, mental health stigma and memories of his late manager Fox.
100% Anitta: the Brazilian pop megastar
The Me Gusta star on growing up in Rio De Janeiro’s favelas, lockdown birthdays and bonding with Cardi B.
How UK rap and grime helped make Cafe East the best brunch spot in London
This joint has served the likes of Ghetts, Headie One, D Block Europe and Jorja Smith. Perfectly presented pancakes and exotic fruit aside, it's earned a reputation for respecting Bow's music history.
Watch Ivorian Doll perform her breakthrough hit Rumours
The fast-rising “Queen of Drill” took to a London rooftop for the Lucent: APEX live sessions series.