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KESH’s world
The LA-via-London creative has already made a name for herself in fashion and as a fine artist. Now, following Prince’s advice, her free-spirited music career is blossoming.
100% Central Cee: the fresh-faced London rapper who’s rising through the ranks
The 22-year-old is gathering millions of streams with every track he drops.
Chal Ravens’ monthly mix roundup
Listen to an MF Doom tribute plus ballroom, breaks and icy electro from the Twin Peaks town.
Listen to SOPHIE’s brightest musical moments
Some of the key tracks by the late, great pop experimentalist.
Emmanuel Adjei on working with FKA twigs for the Don’t Judge Me video
Following the phenomenal success of Beyoncé’s Black Is King last July, the Dutch director has joined forces with twigs, Headie One and Fred Again.. creating a poignant short for their latest track.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Featuring a sultry song from Deb Never, Billie Eilish and Rosalía’s moody duet and fresh-sounding jungle from Tim Reaper and Special Request.
100% Maro: the Lebanese pop export made famous by YouTube
The indie-pop singer/songwriter and self-proclaimed Belieber is emulating the career of Justin with his YouTube covers. With his latest release, Take It Back, he is poised to disrupt pop even further.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Selena sings in Spanish, Central Cee turns down six figures and Ashnikko summons the spirit of Kelis.
A guide to asakaa: Ghana’s explosive drill scene
A community of artists in the city of Kumasi have put their own spin on the hard-hitting rap sound, winning praise from Stormzy and Virgil Abloh.
100% RV: UK drill’s punchline king
Headie One’s close collaborator talks Twitter, artistic confidence and dinner in The Shard.
Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
slowhthai and A$AP Rocky bounce off the walls, Saweetie and Doja Cat become best mates and Virgil takes on experimental production with serpentwithfeet.
Comedian Rachel Sennott’s weekend bender playlist
The New York based comedian, actor and reply guy-baiter imagines how she would soundtrack a wild post-pandemic weekend party.
Mystery men, stage fright and Jewish party music: an interview with Black Country, New Road
The south London seven piece speak to THE FACE ahead of their anxiously excellent debut album.
Conducta is fanning the flames of UK garage
The Kiwi Rekords boss has united a new wave of producers who are determined to deliver feel-good bangers.
The Parisian independent radio station teaching youth how to dream big
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Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist
Bieber’s back, Grimes has gone ravey and Playboi Carti’s new stuff is either radical genius, or a disaster.
10 things to know about Pa Salieu
Think you know everything about the Frontline rapper and BBC Sound of 2021 poll winner? Here are some facts ahead of the 23-year-old musician's US TV debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Have a home rave with Romy’s playlist
The xx member and freshly soloed artist shares a selection of emotional dance pop tunes.
Tássia Reis: “During hard times, art ends up playing a different role”
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Arlo Parks is leaving her bedroom
The west London singer-songwriter, poet and fashion muse has had a stellar 2020 – yes, in spite of everything. On the eve of the release of her debut album, she discusses weird dreams about Harry Styles and the Gucci bag that got away.
100% Stalk Ashley: the sultry Jamaican songbird
The 22-year-old is turning heads with her sexually-charged R&B tunes. Listen to her latest horny track, Incognito, here.
Self-loathing, mushroom trips and gravy baths: the long road to slowthai’s new album
The Big Interview: In an era where controversy cuts the quickest through the noise, many people have already made up their minds about slowthai. But with TYRON, the Northampton rapper wants to show us the whole story.
UK rap reload
Presenting 12 artists who’ve enjoyed a 2020 career peak against the odds.
