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Spotlight: RAYE’s Revelation, Evolution, and Elevation

Rachel Keen, better known as RAYE, has become a huge name in the music industry over the past couple of years. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter is originally from Tooting, and has been meticulously working inside the tapestry of music since 2014. Three years prior to this, at age 14, RAYE was chosen to study at the BRIT School, where she stayed for two years before leaving to pursue her music career. Her first EP was released on SoundCloud in 2014, and […]

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Making a viral hit: the slow death of the three minute song

Today’s media landscape has prioritised short form content and, ever since Doja Cat’s ‘Say So’ became one of the most popular viral hits from TikTok, artists have attempted to follow suit. When PinkPantheress dropped 90-second tracks that shot up the charts and flooded TikTok, it wasn’t an outlier—it was a signal. Songs that once took their time to unfold now now have mere seconds to capture attention. As a result, the classic three-minute pop song is quietly disappearing. For decades, […]

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Hip Hop

Spotlight: The Musical Enigma That Is Ms Lauryn Hill

Few artists in contemporary music history have shone so brightly and left such a profound mark as Ms Lauryn Hill. As a figure of immense talent and enduring mystique, Hill’s impact transcended genres, generations and expectations. She remains one of the most icons of hip-hop and soul, her name well-known and synonymous with lyrical brilliance, cultural authenticity and artistic integrity. Lauryn Hill first captivated the world as a member of the Fugees, the trailblazing hip-hop trio that worked to redefine […]

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R'n'B

Why did Jamie Foxx receive the Ultimate Icon award at the BET Awards 2025?

Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is an actor, comedian and singer who has been in the game for nearly 40 years now. The 57-year-old is known for his early comedy, and then his run of sitcoms, notably in ‘In Living Colour’ as Wanda, a recurring character in ‘Roc’, and then, in 1996, his own sitcom, ‘The Jamie Foxx Show’. After this, Foxx began starring alongside A-List actors such as Will Smith and Tom Cruise in a series of films. […]

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R'n'B

Spotlight: How Keke Palmer changed the game with her new album ‘Just Keke’

How Keke Palmer changed the game with her new album ‘Just Keke’Lauren Keyana  ‘Keke’ Palmer is a well-known television and film personality, appearing on projects such as ‘True Jackson VP’, ‘Scream Queens’, ‘Nope’, ‘Hustlers’ and more. Along with this, Palmer has had an extensive music career, dating all the way back to 2006. This A-List celebrity has always had a delightful personality, and this has resulted in many internet memes of her surfacing and making huge waves on apps such […]

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Godfather of House

Portrait of a Legend: Frankie Knuckles — The Architect of House

Portrait of a Legend: Frankie Knuckles — The Architect of House There are moments in music when a sound becomes a movement—and behind that moment, there’s often one name. For house music, that name is Frankie Knuckles. More than a DJ, more than a producer—he was a pioneer, an alchemist who transformed disco’s ashes and electronic fragments into something sacred. In the clubs he played, people didn’t just dance—they were reborn. This is the story of a man who gave […]

todayJune 21, 2025 11

Afro/Amapiano

Spotlight: TEMS — Soul, Strength, and the Sound of a New Africa

Spotlight: TEMS — Soul, Strength, and the Sound of a New Africa In a music world full of trends and turbulence, Tems is the calm at the centre of the storm. Her voice doesn’t demand attention—it draws it in. Introspective, grounded, and undeniably powerful, Tems has become one of the most vital voices in contemporary African music. She's not just part of the global Afrobeats conversation; she's expanding its vocabulary—quietly, confidently, and on her own terms. The Breakout Moment Temilade […]

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Portrait of a Legend

Portrait of a Legend: Luther Vandross – The Velvet Voice of Soul

Portrait of a Legend: Luther Vandross – The Velvet Voice of Soul In the pantheon of great voices, few shimmer as timelessly as Luther Vandross. Known for his velvety tone, effortless control, and emotional depth, Vandross wasn’t just a singer—he was a storyteller who turned love, longing, and life into melody. This is the story of a man whose voice could stop time. The Beginning of Brilliance Born on April 20, 1951, in New York City, Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. […]

todayJune 21, 2025 8

Neo Soul

“R&B Heat” – The Hottest Voices in R’&’B/Neo Soul

Neo Soul is more than just a genre — it’s a vibe, a movement, and a soulful rebellion against the overly polished pop and R&B that dominated the late ‘90s and early 2000s. At its core, Neo Soul fuses classic soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, funk, and even a touch of poetry. It emerged in the mid-to-late ‘90s as a way for artists to reconnect with the roots of soul music while expressing their modern, personal truths. It’s “neo” (new) — […]

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