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.
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.
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.
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.