From FKA twigs, to Kehlani, Rico Nasty and Cardi B – there’s been a surge of cam girl and pole-dancing references in mainstream pop culture. In a pandemic, support for sex workers is crucial. But where’s the line between homage and appropriation?
Jack Marshall and CC.Wade talk us through piss-ups in the park and The Beast of Peckham Rye.
With in-person shoots no longer a viable option, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, and more are all entering the cool world of digital animation for their visuals.
Few UK rappers do visuals as well as Nines, and everyone’s talking about the classic rap references in the video for new single Clout. The Face speaks to the director and gets a BTS glimpse of the shoot.
The rapper and director shot to fame thanks to his bright aesthetic and carefree, goofball humour, but new album Limbo takes on darker and deeper themes. He talks to The Face about his immigrant parents, the case for police abolition and finally convincing Summer Walker to collaborate.
With gut punching vocals and her signature larger-than-life bubble ponytail, 18-year-old artist Griff is prepping for super stardom.
Featuring Cardi and Meg’s sex-positive smash, mean and melodic rap by Lil Baby and Lil Keed, plus a helium-fuelled love song from 654AR and FKA twigs.
The artist may only have two singles out, but after a five-year expedition honing her sound – during which she racked up a writing credit on a Grammy-nominated album and US series Empire – she’s finally ready to take over.
Inspired by fantasy, horror and anime, the experimental musician has worked with the likes of Rico Nasty and Kerwin Frost.
She received a Grammy nom before she even released her first single. And now the Swedish pop singer is moving out on her own.
With the encouragement of a creative family that includes the African Giant himself, Burna Boy, the singer is determined to spread positive vibes.
Queen Bey released her highly-anticipated visual album via Disney+ last week. Writer Kemi Fatoba and friends weigh in on why we need to manage our expectations and support Bey at the same time.
A brand new ballad bop from Billie Eilish, smooth vocals from Jorja Smith and the latest from poetic punk band Fontaines D.C.
The soul singer’s debut project Life Works Out...Usually is a soothing remedy to these turbulent times.
The BBC Radio 1 DJ and Deviation co-founder shares his mix with tracks inspired by Morgan Simpson and Pa Salieu's musical journeys.
Drake earns his UK drill credentials, Dua Lipa joins forces with J Balvin and Bad Bunny, and Dean Blunt reprises Babyfather.
Minneapolis-based, Sudanese-American artist Dua Saleh celebrates the most exciting performers coming out of their hometown.
Springsteen, Bon Iver and Justin Timberlake are among those who’ve escaped to the wilderness to grow a beard and wrestle with their soul. Swift’s surprise album captures a romanticised rural feeling without peddling a solitary genius narrative.
Five billion TikToks. 796 million Spotify plays. Roses – a song Beyoncé turned down – is one of the biggest tracks of 2020. The artist behind it reveals how the hype could have crushed him.
Featuring slick summer funk from Pink Sweat$, a lockdown love song by Koffee and a synthpop tearjerker from Troye Sivan.
Black Midi’s energetic drummer and Coventry’s fast-rising rapper discuss their childhoods, their musical roots, and the the communities that surround them.
Songs and ideas pour out of the prolific Yorkshire musician. No wonder FKA twigs, Jockstrap and Young Turks can’t get enough of him. Now, at last, he’s sharing them with us, too.
