

Mobo Awards returning to London for first time in eight years to celebrate 25th anniversary
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

Get to know MAK in 9 questions.
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.

For the Culture – Playlist Update 2.
Welcome back to Culture Statements. It’s time again for our bi-weekly playlist update, highlighting our favourite new songs from artists in our community. This week we have a range of sounds, heavily influenced by alternative hip-hop. There are some notable … Continue reading For the Culture – Playlist Update 2.

Overthinking – A Sonic Journey Produced by W-Lar
W-lar (pronounced “well-ahh”) is a London-based music producer and songwriter. He has always had a keen interest in music production, starting in childhood with piano lessons, and the video game Music 2000 for the original Playstation. At age 11, he had downloaded … Continue reading Overthinking – A Sonic Journey Produced by W-Lar

Retropxssy captivates with her new single ‘Fading’.
Teaming up with Hairymuffinman the alternative hip-hop powerhouse, Retropxssy delivers this exciting new song titled ‘Fading’. Retropxssy is an up and coming artist born in London but raised in Bristol. Music has been a big part of her life from … Continue reading Retropxssy captivates with her new single ‘Fading’.

JoeJas release Gaps & Nomads Alternative Masterpiece.
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$h & Lieu collaborate on ‘Raceway’
Briti$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’

Zaire Embraces his Roots with New Release ‘Lubumbashi’
This up and coming artist ‘Zaire‘ introduces us to his background, originally from Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo but now based in Bradford in the UK. He is still just starting out in the music world but his … Continue reading Zaire Embraces his Roots with New Release ‘Lubumbashi’

For the Culture – Playlist Update.
Here at Culture Statements, we are very passionate about music, especially up and coming artists finding and learning about their sound. We have created a playlist to showcase artists like this, alongside notable artists you may not describe as up … Continue reading For the Culture – Playlist Update.

NickSilver’s “WOW!” – A song to get the party started.
Alternative hip-hop/rap/drill is a genre that is taking the London music scene by storm. NickSilver is one of the artists contributing to the sound, we can see this in his latest single ‘WOW!’ WOW!’ is an explosive ‘chill-drill’ song with … Continue reading NickSilver’s “WOW!” – A song to get the party started.