Music in the Microwave Era

The Microwave Era has been the term attached to the behaviour patterns of individuals in the current millennium. It’s infinite consumer choice, next day delivery, highlight reels on social media and instant gratification. We want things now, we’re impatient and if one thing doesn’t satisfy us, we’ll swiftly move onto the next thing that will….

Bad Contracts and Legal Battles

Meg Thee Stallion has been one rap’s favourite rising stars. From her taking photo booth pictures with Beyonce and Blue Ivy or twerking in celebration as she submits her college assignments on Turntin, she’s just able to do it all Her infectious, playful lyrics and mantras make her a favourite amongst her fans who she…

Burna Boy in Berlin

Last week Friday, Burna Boy brought his African Giant tour to Berlin. This was Burna’s only concert on mainland Europe, bypassing every other major European City he came to the continent’s capital. With this being his only show, the black diaspora came from all over to see him; Munich, Bonn, Paris, Switzerland to name a…

Colors and Vevo Ctrl: Content Copying

Colors Studio is a unique music platform. From its inception, their aim was to spotlight niche new artists from around the world. It wasn’t a case of making them completely mainstream, but introducing them to a completely new audience. For these reasons, a new artist appearing on Colors often resulted in their careers being catapulted….

Headie One: Music x Road

Headie One’s new mixtape explores the conflict between two distinct parts of himself: music and road. “I was just trying to make the people dem proud‘, Headie confides on the mixtape’s opener. The track takes gospel-like chords and combines them with a rap beat. As the 2-part harmony from the choir hums in the background, it…

SiR: Chasing Summer

November, SiR’s previous album, was narrated by a robotic female voice referred to as K. She was SiR’s personal navigator, calmly interrupting to update on their journey time. She makes a cameo on his most recent release, Chasing Summer. Though she says few words, her presence emphasises SiR’s directionless and need for guidance as he…

Snoh Puts Us In Our Feels Again

Our hot girl summer is coming to an end and the colder seasons are looming. Snoh Aalegra picks up from where she left off on her debut album, FEELS, and delivers amazingly on its follow up, Ugh Those Feels Again. The album is a well-penned and crafted exploration of love, heartbreak, romance and moving on. It’s as if we…

Pop Smoke Welcomes Us To His Party

If you’re only just hearing about Pop Smoke, then you’re just in time for the party. His latest single, Welcome to the Party, is setting New York alight and has already been dubbed song of the summer. Hailing from Canarsie, Brooklyn, the 19-year-old almost mistakingly found himself in the rap world. When asked during his…

Saweetie: From Sweet Girl to Awkward Sex Symbol

Saweetie’s ascension was pretty organic. She spent her years at college and a few years after she graduated doing freestyles over beats in her car, and uploading them onto Instagram.  She rapped for almost anyone who would be willing to hear a 16 from her. Her most notable listener was J. Cole. Saweetie was persistent…