How did violence become related with Hip-hop music? When a well-known rapper is shot or stabbed and killed, the hip-hop music industry laments, issues a few words, and then carries on as usual, producing material that exalts black homicide and trauma. … Continue reading Will Violence Forever Plague Hip-Hop?
Scarlett Andrews is a British singer/songwriter based in Leicester. She seamlessly combines a range of different styles and influences to create a very original, distinctive and personal tone in her music. One of her more stripped singles “Hell” has made … Continue reading 2AM – The Latest Release by Rising Star Scarlett Andrews
Kanya King has reminisced on 25 years of Mobo memories (Picture: PA) The Mobo Awards will be back in its home of London this year with the next … Mobo Awards returning to London for first time in eight years to celebrate 25th anniversary Continue reading Mobo Awards returning to London for first time in eight years to celebrate 25th anniversary
MAK is an exciting artist from East London who has had a recent bout of success with his his release “Check”. It is a refreshing vibe that genuinely adds to the UK music culture. The lyricism and delivery is reminiscent … Continue reading Get to know MAK in 9 questions.
JoeJas has been rapping since the age of 11 and producing since 17, amassing a great amount of experience which he channels into his new music. He has a cult-like following who are more than likely bewitched by his unique, … Continue reading JoeJas release Gaps & Nomads Alternative Masterpiece.
Briti$h, the Ipswich based MC has teamed up with Norfolk based producer, Lieu, to bring you some jazzy Hip-Hop. Raceway delves into the time of Jazz, and all the bad habits that came with it. This track is composed of … Continue reading Briti$h & Lieu collaborate on ‘Raceway’
We are looking for writers to join our team and help us improve our services. We are looking for content creators and innovators who have great ideas and would like some support materialising them. Our purpose is to support up … Continue reading Write for us!
Welcome back to Culture Statements. Chade Paine was in our studio for a photoshoot a few weeks back and we managed to get a brief interview with him. A genuine person who is just as real as his music, check … Continue reading Meeting Chade Paine
We had the chance of meeting an up and coming producer from East London who goes by the name YKKUB. As you can probably tell from the video, meeting this budding artist was a pleasure, you can feel the realness and ambition he exudes. YKKUB is a versatile producer who creates a range of styles, mainly you would call it hip-hop yet there’s clear influence from other genres. At his studio, we spent some time just talking through three main topics. In this interview you can find out more about who YKKUB is, the type of music he makes and … Continue reading Meeting YKKUB
East London artists Danny Bones and Odeal are giving us some feel good vibes with a new song “Let It Go”. Filled with melodies that automatically lift the mood, stuffing the room with positive vibes, accompanied by lyrics that further … Continue reading Danny Bones ft Odeal – Let It Go
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