ISSUE 001
Kadiata
Creation for me (when done right) is a place where i can just be honest & be da most unfiltered authentic me"
Knucks
When people state that music from the UK ‘urban’ music scene the same, it’s easy to wonder whether people have lots of wax in their ears. It’s easy for casual listeners to pigeonhole, but when artists like South Kilburn born rapper and producer @knucks_music come around; you have to pay homage and bin that thought process.
Kaniva
Our First editorial featuring South London Rapper Kaniva who created huge buzz since his now infamous Black Box Freestyle
Wizzy Wow
For those of us that grew up on Grime and UK rap in the noughties, it was typical to be more familiar with artists as opposed to the producers that helped to shape the sound narrative. Enter Wizzy Wow
Isaac.
"The emerging soul artist Isaac Waddington is someone of few words – his Spotify bio simply states “Soulful sounds straight from the South Coast”
Blay
"For Blay you could say that poetry is like therapy to him as he expresses parts of himself that were suppressed previously."
ISSUE 002 - Woman edition
Shakira
ntroducing Shakira Founder of @girlsofgrime | Shakira grew up not having anyone on her tv that inspired her, looked like her or spoke like her. So she decided to become that person.
Maria Gulina
Meet Maria Gulina | Starting out in the industry when she was just a teenager, she drew inspiration from wearing hand me downs “ the clothes I wore were always too big for me, but I loved the feeling of being comfy and not restricted in my clothing.” She wanted to flip this on its head and emulate the same feeling in her clothing.
Iyamah
@iyamah_artist | From writing top line vocals for drum’n’bass tunes in Brighton aged 15 to supporting big acts like Mahalia at sold out venues, she’s done a lot. Iyama, has a vivid future ahead of her and despite being so young she still embodies such wise energy.
ISSUE 003 - The Sustainability Issue
Bina
"I want people to feel when they listen to my music. I feel like when I'm creating, I am creating from an honest place, I feel like there is always more to strip back when ones creating..."- @binaofficial
Charlii
"Mental health is an underrated thing that a lot of people don't talk about and it is happening all the time. I'm someone who goes through it a lot and I see a lot of people I know go through it. I wanna be a voice for people that don't have that platform."
Rebecca winter
With singles such as “Love”, “Pree Me” and “Vibe”, London based singer-songwriter @rebeccawinterr Winter displays a versatility and range that sets her apart from her contemporaries. For those who are not yet familiar with the name, know that you will be very soon!
Umaymah
Meet @el_umaymah | Singer songwriter and Teacher. Whose classical music training combines effortless with her r&b and soulful melodies | interview and Freestyle out this week .
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