Music

100% Tems: all eyes are on Nigeria’s spine tingling alté star

The producer, songwriter and singer talks horoscopes and that time she received eight birthday cakes in one day. Show-off.

Ain’t Gotta Pretend: Enny’s rapping about her reality

The south Londoner has teamed up with label boss Jorja Smith for a remix of Peng Black Girls.

Comedian Jordan Firstman makes a fun funeral playlist

The comedian and writer for Netflix’s Big Mouth has put together a tracklist with a big memorial service vibe.

MADANII & L:LUCID: the duo using trap and Iranian folk songs to unite Berlin’s creatives in a time of uncertainty

In partnership with Dr. Martens

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

In partnership with Dr. Martens

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

In partnership with Ballantine’s

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.