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Anderson .Paak’s albums in chronology journey up the coast of California. From Venice (2014), to Malibu(2016) and now we find ourselves at the final destination, his home city of Oxnard. It’s a literal and metaphorical journey, documenting where .Paakwas at various times in his life. Why did .Paak have to travel from Venice, to Malibu…

“Welcome to the Poison Experience”  Swizz Beatz said as the strings crescendoed around him. He’s poised, ready and we’re even more ready to hear his album. Throughout this event we experience Swizz on a very personal level during his interview with Manny Norte. As he runs us through a slew of personal anecdotes, we experience three distinct…

To say that Quavo’s album solo was highly anticipated would be somewhat of a reach. However, it can’t be disputed that there were slight waves of buzz scattered amongst Quavo fans and Migos fans.  The hook-King of the dynamic trio was releasing a solo album and they were ready to hear what he had to offer….

House of Vans collaborated with Schoolboy Q,  supported by Tay Made, collaborated with House of Vans  for their “Share the stage event”. At this event House of Vans gave fans and most importantly up and coming rapper, Tay Made, to share the stage and experience great music. Tay Made was personally hand-picked by Schoolboy Q…

Lady Lady is an album about love and more specifically, the love which Masego has experienced. Masego takes 13 tracks as he serenades and narrates the highs, the lows s as well as the intricacies of love and relationships which he has encountered. Through hypothetical and real experiences, Masego nostalgically recants all that romance has…

Afropunk Music Festival was founded in 2005 and is one of the largest black music festivals in New York City. Its name perfectly encapsulates and embodies the role that the festival sought to fulfil – create a safe and expressive place for black punks and alternatives. Over recent years, the individuals who Afropunk was created…

The LA Based group first made waves in 2015 following the release of their third LP, Ego Death. The project was so well orchestrated that it awarded them a much deserved Grammy Nomination. Since the R&B collective’s ascension, they have managed to stay in their own musical lane – managing to produce unique alternate sounds…

F&Y’s mixtape features a conglomerate of artists, including the likes of Avelino, Kojo Funds, Ms Banks and Maxsta. The divergence of these artists is reflected in the varying genres the mixtape offers; rap, grime and afro-swing.  To some degree, the mixtape acts as a platform for up and coming artists and shines a light on those who would be…

Childish Gambino spent much of 2016 telling us to “stay woke” on his platinum record Red Bone. If that wasn’t enough of a startling alarm, then the visuals and meanings behind This is America will certainly wake you up from your slumber. I can only describe the song as a modern day negro spiritual – drifting between influences of…