Hidden Gems: Here Are 20 Tracks We Love Right Now You Might've Missed
From the UK to the US and everywhere in between, here's our music round-up for gems you might've missed.
The Crescent and the Mic: The Influence of Islam on Hip-Hop Culture
From Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop", why is the Qur'an so frequently quoted in hip-hop?
The Past, Present and Future of Black British Theatre
Join us on a journey through time as we explore Black British theatre—chronicling its retrospective roots and potential future.
Voices of Revolution: Black Music's Global Impact On Political Discourse
From the booth to the ballot, we're delving into the pivotal role of Black music as both a political truth-sayer and an art form.
EP Review: Victoria Jane's 'Demos, Vol. 2'
The Manchester soul provider returns with another batch of quality demos.
Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist's 'VOIR DIRE' and MIKE's 'Burning Desire' Are Hip-Hop's Bleeding Edge
Join us as we explore the current state of hip-hop under the lens of two seminal albums from last year, unpacking the larger rap landscape as we go.
Revival to Repetition: The Struggle for Originality in a Nostalgia-Driven Music Scene
Unpacking the mythology behind musical nostalgia and what originality means in the Black creative field.
Why 'Def Jam: Fight For NY' Deserved Better
Almost 20 years on, we're looking back on the cult classic rap brawler that set a bold new precedent for gaming and hip-hop despite, its elusive modern-day status.
The Art of Storytelling: Hip-Hop Edition
We're exploring rap's storytelling roots through the lens of hip-hop greats.
Live & Alive: Lancey Foux @ The Roundhouse
Read all about it: Lancey Foux, the renowned UK trap sensation, took centre stage at The Roundhouse in London during a recent stop on his tour.
The Definitive A Tribe Called Quest Album Guide
In honour of hip-hop's 50th birthday, here's every album by A Tribe Called Quest—dissected.
EP Review: Sekou's 'Out Of Mind'
Unpacking the five-track EP by the 18-year-old vocal powerhouse touted as contemporary pop's saviour.
Live & Alive: Bellah @ The Lower Third
The North London-based vocalist puts her star power on full display for her first headline gig.
Fashion Rewind: A Look Back at Wu-Tang Clan's 'Wu Wear' Clothing Line
Remembering one of rap's first ventures into the fashion world.
Is R&B Dead?
We drop our two cents into the age-old debate surrounding the current R&B landscape—examining the genre from a British and American standpoint.
Why Capone-N-Noreaga's 'The War Report' is Timeless
Twenty-five years removed from its release—we look back on one of the most beloved New York rap CDs of yesteryear.
Jayd Ink's 'Catching Red Lights' EP is R&B BLISS
The Toronto-based R&B vocalist delivers soulful retro soundscapes.
Underground Heat: PAA.K Shares Visuals For Mellow Banger “Nutty Prof.”
The East End spitter delivers on this one…
Giggs: The Godfather of Road Rap
In the mid-2000s, one Peckham rapper started a 145 BPM revolution…