MUSIC
Music is one of many elements that unites the diaspora. With the UK’s melting pots of cultures, we’re continuously introduced to new sounds, artists and movements. Here, BLK BRIT spotlights artists, provides the latest updates on releases and conducts conversations within music.
Access All Areas: FLO’s Debut Album
There’s a reason why FLO is labelled as a Gen-Z Destiny’s Child, and this project proves just that, from their musical to storytelling abilities.
Wretch 32 Returns With "Black and British" Featuring Little Simz
Wretch 32 marks a powerful return with single, Black and British featuring Little Simz and Benjamin AD. Released within Black History Month, the ground and boundary breaking artists have unleashed a bold statement that explores the Black British experience.
9 Black British Women Shaping UK Rap: Celebrating Trailblazers for Black History Month
Discover 9 influential Black British women making waves in UK rap, breaking barriers with their unique sounds, powerful lyrics and cultural impact.
All Points East 2024: HarleighBlu On The Festival
BLK Brit attended the opening day Friday 16th August, spectating the brilliance of UK and international talents; from the beautiful vocals of Nia Smith, Harleighblu to the highly anticipated Kaytranada closing the highly charged evening.
Artist To Watch: Summer Banton With ‘Be My Guest’
The R&B UK scene continues to flourish and an artist contributing to its success is South-East London’s very own, Summer Banton.
Aniefiok Ekpoudom Announces Debut Book ‘Where We Come From’
Aniefiok Ekpoudom, the incredible writer and storyteller works to explore and document modern Britain through longform essays, profiles and now, his debut book ‘Where We Come From: Rap, Home and Hope in Modern Britain’.
British Girl-Group Flo Collaborates With Legendary American Artist, Missy Elliot On ‘Fly Girl’
British girl-group and history makers, FLO collaborates with platinum-selling artist, Missy Elliot on Fly Girl. The already viral single on TikTok reveals a new era of a fly girl, through words of empowerment, effortless harmonising and fusion of both old and new school RnB.
Stormzy’s New Music Video: This Isn’t Divide And Conquer, This Is Provide and Prosper
Where do I begin? British Rapper, Singer and Songwriter Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr., also known as the G.O.A.T aka Stormzy, has returned from his long hiatus with an epic display of what it means to be young, black and proud!
Old school R&B meets New school: Rebecca Garton, Ling Hussle, Alana Maria and Tia Carys On ‘All Me Part 2’
May I please have some vibrant colours? A 90’s vibe, feel-good music, and fire visuals. These are all the elements included in the latest collaboration you didn’t know you needed.
The Rising Afroswing Star Who Continues To Break Barriers And Refuses To Conform To Gender And Sexuality Norms
In the UK, when we think of Afroswing, we are quick to sing the praises of the sweet melodic sounds from our UK fave J Hus. Next in mind might be Kojo Funds, Mostack, and Yxng Bane. If you are really into the genre with Afroswing, then you will name super producers, such as Jae5 and Steel Banglez.
Headie One and Drake ‘Only you Freestyle’ Review
Leading Black British drill rapper, Headie One recruits Drake for his latest ‘Only You Freestyle’ under Relentless Records. The unexpected collaboration see’s the legendary Hip Hop rapper jump on a drill beat, produced by M1 On The Beats, which he is no longer a stranger too.
Watch BTS With Director Daps For Davido's 'D&G' Video Featuring Summer Walker
Nigerian-born British director Daps, takes us behind the scenes of his latest project. A long awaited music video from the refreshing collaboration between multi platinum artist Davido and RnB’s princess Summer Walker. Daps, whose real name is Oladapo Fagbenle was able to perfectly translate the message and vibe emitted from the soundtrack on camera.
Why Yxng Bane’s ‘Table For Two’ Video Will Go Down In UK’s Quarantine Archives
In promotion of his recent tape ‘Quarantime’- Yxng bane released the highly anticipated video for ‘Table For Two’, staring presenter and social personality ZeZe Millz.