KEEPVIBESNEAR INTERVIEW: East London’s KeepVibesNear continues to cement his place as one of the most exciting voices redefining modern Soul and R&B. The Romford-raised artist, known for his unique “Noir R&B” style, fearlessly pulls apart the rigid framework of masculinity, using his unmistakable, raw voice to explore themes of love and vulnerability. Get familiar…

KJ SPIO INTERVIEW: A true tastemaker within British music, KJ Spio is one of the few names seamlessly integrating two cultures and worlds together. Housing a boast-worthy discography with features from Gyakie, Konshens, Sarkodie, Ambré, Harmonize, Libianca. Get familiar…

IZZA GARA INTERVIEW: Born in Gothenburg with Turkish/Swedish roots and now a rising force in Stockholm’s alternative scene, Izza Gara homes a Swedish Grammy nomination, co-signs from 
Axel Arigato and COLORS and a forthcoming link up with UK resident Miso Extra, Izza has already cemented herself as a rising force in the Nordic scene and beyond. Get familiar…

KALPEE INTERVIEW: Kalpee has fast become one of the Caribbean’s most exciting exports, from collaborating with Stefflon Don, to headlining SXSW stages from London to Texas, and performing at global events like the Singapore Grand Prix, while earning support from BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, Clash, Wonderland, and Notion for his boundary-pushing “New Calypso” sound. Get familiar…

NATIVE JAMES INTERVIEW: Native James has been a fixture in the UK rap scene for years, constantly pushing boundaries with his lyrical depth and distinctive flow. Known for his versatility, he’s as comfortable delivering hard-hitting grime bars as he is exploring soulful, introspective Hip Hop. He’s dropped countless acclaimed tracks and collaborations, but today, we’re taking a detour from his own discography to dive into the music that shaped him. We sit down with Native James to talk about his creative foundations, his philosophy on the mixtape culture, and the one project that he considers a masterpiece—the one mixtape that truly changed the game for him.

For two decades, HaSizzle has been an undeniable force—the self-proclaimed “King of Bounce” whose high-energy, nonstop voice has become the genre’s signature, even when sampled on a global stage by everyone from Drake to Nickelodeon. Now, the New Orleans legend is stepping out from behind the ad-libs to show the world the face behind the iconic sound.

WAVID INTERVIEW: Stepping out from the shadow of his former alias, WAVID (fka DAVID) is marking a new era with the release of his transformative mixtape, High Highs & Low Lows. The project is an arresting collection that channels the energy of his best year alongside his worst, using bouncy, jumpy beats to unify lyrical content across a spectrum of emotions—a testament to the power of perspective. Get familiar…

SARZ INTERVIEW: Sarz is globally recognised as one of the chief architects of modern Afrobeats, a prolific producer whose artistry is defined by an innate quest for “Freedom” and sonic unpredictability. His journey is unconventional, starting not with a desire to DJ but as a producer who wanted the world to experience music exactly as he heard it in his head. This drive to curate a specific “energy” is the foundation of his work, shaping his legendary production style and his transition into a compelling artist in his own right.