Alice Russell is universally acclaimed as one of the best modern soul voices of our time, while her raw talent and charisma commands attention and affection. The much-loved British soulstress returns with the most personal album of her career, 'I Am' is vulnerable and bold, while addressing how we must all work on ourselves to heal – so that we can love and connect with those and the world around us more honestly and deeply. Life, loss and grief have been a central part of this period and a new approach to creating music: “Two little ones have joined me, and one has left - my dad passe ..read more

  The world’s biggest Afrobeats and Amapiano festival, Afro Nation Portugal, adds more in-demand acts to an already stellar lineup, all bound for the beach on 26-28th June 2024. Joining the previously announced global superstar headliners Nicki Minaj, Rema and Asake, popular Congolese singer-songwriter Fally Ipupa is set to bring his irresistible Francophone sounds and undeniable charm to the stacked mainstage bill. Shallipopi, Nigeria's hottest new star and the voice behind hot track ‘Elon Musk’ and ‘Cast’ ft. Odumodublvck, is also now confirmed, following massive sold-out shows in Lon ..read more

  Joshua J unveils new single ‘Left of Me’ - a tale of self-discovery and soul searching. Produced by Ketta, Left of Me is a beautifully crafted Caribbean-Afrobeat experience that chronicles Joshua J’s quest for self-discovery yet offers solace as he navigates the complexities of identity and reclaims his voice. The track will be available on all platforms April 19th via Joshua J’s own label CMP (Custom Made Passion). Left of Me is born from an introspection of Joshua J’s early life where he spent a significant amount of time moving around the Dutch foster c ..read more

  Collaborative force, edbl (Ed Black), continues his journey to push the boundaries of genre, sonic sensibility and collaboration on new single ‘Never Stops’ out 19th April. Originally conceived in a virtual session with LA multi-instrumentalist Kiefer, whose forward-thinking piano chords and improvised solo provided the foundations of ‘Never Stops’, edbl quickly enlisted UK Hip-Hop MC Turt (of Summers Sons) and fast-rising UK Soul polymath Quinn Oulton to vocal the Dilla-leaning beat, resulting in a free-flowing pool of textured sounds, teem ..read more

  UK Garage pioneer MC Bushkin from Heartless Crew and BushBash Recordings founder is pleased to announce his very first feature-length documentary 'The Story So Far', directed by MC Bushkin himself and up and coming filmmaker EMEDIAREEL; premiering 30th April at Genesis Cinema in Bethnal Green, London. Cop tickets here. Experience the fusion of cinema and sound and meet MC Bushkin and his BushBash Recordings crew in person on the night. There will be the film screening, a short Q&A after and an exclusive after party featuring special guest DJ’s and live PA performances from renowned ..read more

  Clavish chronicles his ascendancy on new single ‘10th Floor’ which sees him reuniting with fellow UK heavy hitter Potter Payper. The track sees two of rap’s best storytellers reuniting over a triumphant production from R14, following previous team-up ‘Head, Knees and Shoulders’ from Potter Payper’s top ten mixtape Thanks For Hating earlier this year. ‘10th Floor’ is a reminder that the trials and tribulations of the rap game are nothing compared to what Clavish has gone through to get here, as he continues climbing to the top. Potter Payper shares that sentimen ..read more

  Brussels-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ Kuna Maze, aka Edouard Gilbert, lets XL Regular take the reins on a funk-laden bruk reworking of “I Told U”, featuring the spacey vocals of creative polymath Steve Spacek [out Thursday 18th April]. The Rome-based producer and DJ, XL Regular (aka Alessandro Giacchi) amps up the energy on the dark, dreamy “I Told U”, originally released on Kuna Maze’s debut album ‘Night Shift’. The track is transformed for the underground dancefloor of tomorrow with XL Regular’s van ..read more

  Pierced with a reminiscing sense of nostalgia, West-London’s rising singer-songwriter Yaz León shares her latest hypnotic memoir, “Mouthwash” ahead of the forthcoming ‘Bleach’ EP. Following up from the experimental spin, “AAA/Triple A”, Yaz León’s auspicious lyricism and genre-bending sound has resulted in a star in the making. Reputed for her soft sound, “Mouthwash” is a flush of vitality as the rising songstress heads into a new creative era. Woven together with an acoustic-led production, “Mouthwash” feels like the summer you can vividly recall back in the 2010’s. Stood against an ..read more

  Photo taken by ‘Steady’ Lukey Pamment. Motive105 is back and coming to a party near you. The West London general releases his first track of 2024 called ‘FUTP’ after just dropping a series of singles and freestyles last year. FUTP is pulsating from start to finish with the Jackson Romain beat setting the tone from the jump. The voices of BDE & Flex, two lieutenants in this case also from West London, create a frantic atmosphere laying down the introductory declaration and also lacing the hypnotic hook. When asked what the track means Motive said, “truthfully, it’s my announcement t ..read more

  “(K)no(w) Better” is the new track from Vice beats and Mac Lloyd on German based HHV Records. This is their follow up full collaboration, the first being “Hollow”, from Vice beats’ 2023 album “Aspects” in addition to Mac featuring on a range of Vice beats’ tracks. The song explores Mac Lloyd’s changing motivations and his ways to staying focused through the struggles of everyday life, reflecting on yesterday’s learnings. The song is chilled and reflective, with Vice beats offering a Rhodes soaked instrumental as the backdrop, alongside Mac’s signature guitar licks. The track features a ..read more