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Jan 21, 2022

The Return of Outkast: Why Did Andre 3000 Wear The Jumpsuits?

In 2014, when Outkast reunited to commemorate the duo’s 20th anniversary, they embarked on a festival tour, with their first port of call being the Friday-night headline slot during the first weekend of Coachella. The performance came under scrutiny for, missing the classic Outkast grit and spirit that they had…

Blm

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The Return of Outkast: Why Did Andre 3000 Wear The Jumpsuits?
The Return of Outkast: Why Did Andre 3000 Wear The Jumpsuits?
Blm

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Nov 4, 2021

A Twist in the Tale: Who is the real Banksy?

The real identity of Banksy has been a topic of discussion that has lasted ever since the Bristolian-based artist created ‘The Mild Mild West’ in 1997 to cover advertising of a former solicitors’ office on Stokes Croft in Bristol, with the curiosity being prevalent ever since. Many have suggested that…

Art

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A Twist in the Tale: Who is the real Banksy?
A Twist in the Tale: Who is the real Banksy?
Art

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Nov 1, 2021

Jay Z: Roc Nation in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Shawn Corey Carter known professionally as Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, businessman, media proprietor, the list just goes on and on. Hova is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time. With over 125 million records sold, 23 Grammy Awards, and a…

Jay Z

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Jay Z: Roc Nation in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Jay Z: Roc Nation in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Jay Z

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Oct 22, 2021

LADIPOE ft. Fireboy DML — Running

LADIPOE has emerged once more as a shining light, ensuring that everyone is able to have their daily boost of serotonin even in the darkest of days. Back with his latest offering in the form of ‘Running’ featuring Fireboy DML, the two have come together to beat off those winter…

Africa

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LADIPOE ft. Fireboy DML — Running
LADIPOE ft. Fireboy DML — Running
Africa

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Oct 20, 2021

Around the World: Understanding Foreign Culture Through Music.

Musical behaviours are ubiquitous across human populations, they are universal, transmitted through generations, and often played in the presence of others. Everyone to a certain extent engages in music, whether it be simply listening, or as an artist, it is widely acknowledged that music is something that is pretty much…

Social

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Around the World: Understanding Foreign Culture Through Music.
Around the World: Understanding Foreign Culture Through Music.
Social

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Oct 18, 2021

Santino Le Saint — Best Day of My Life / One More Night

Some artists enter one genre and own it in their individual respective ways, others experiment with a multitude of genres and embrace each and every one of them, with Santino Le Saint placing himself firmly in the latter category. For Santino, exposure to a variety of genres comes as second…

Music

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Santino Le Saint — Best Day of My Life / One More Night
Santino Le Saint — Best Day of My Life / One More Night
Music

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Oct 15, 2021

Kelly Kiara — Hopeless Romantic

There’s something beautiful in seeing an artist laying it all bare, displaying their vulnerabilities, and covering sensitive topics such as heartbreak, lust, and regret, and this is exactly what Kelly Kiara has done in her astonishing debut mixtape ‘Hopeless Romantic’. Growing up, Kelly was inspired by her dad’s Motown collection…

Music

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Kelly Kiara — Hopeless Romantic
Kelly Kiara — Hopeless Romantic
Music

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Oct 13, 2021

Free to Rock: The Fall of the Berlin Wall

A country divided for over 28 years, the Berlin wall was a symbol of the Cold War and the Iron Curtain between Soviet-led Communism and the democracies of the West. Then came Rock music. During this time in East Germany, Rock n Roll was labeled as counter-propaganda and a weapon…

Rock

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Free to Rock: The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Free to Rock: The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Rock

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Oct 11, 2021

Wayne Snow — Figurine: The Nigerian neo-soul Superstar.

The thing with Wayne Snow is that he totally defies the meaning of his name. There is nothing cold about the Nigerian-born neo-soul artist, in fact, the Berlin-based artist ensures that he brings the light with everything he touches, and his new album ‘Figurine’ showcases exactly this. Four years in…

Music

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Wayne Snow — Figurine: The Nigerian neo-soul Superstar.
Wayne Snow — Figurine: The Nigerian neo-soul Superstar.
Music

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Oct 6, 2021

The Story of Jordy: UK’s Hottest Prospect.

There may be a fuel shortage in the U.K. right now, but that doesn’t appear to have affected Jordy as he’s firing on all cylinders at the moment. Hailing from North London, Jordy’s music is a complete representation of his personality; honest, straight-talking, and emotional, all whilst not taking himself…

Music

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The Story of Jordy: UK’s Hottest Prospect.
The Story of Jordy: UK’s Hottest Prospect.
Music

3 min read

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