When Will They See Us? How Industry Practices Have Muzzled The Voices of Black Artists
A discussion of the adverse consequences of Black artists in the music industry not being accurately credited for their work.
The Ellie Goulding Evolution
Taking a mini-break to focus on herself in 2016, our folktronica queen is back. After tying the knot with her fiancé Caspar Jopling in August 2019, Ellie Goulding is back and ready to reclaim her place as a frontrunner of […]
Beyond The Black Square: How Can We Help Black Artists Now?
A discussion of Blackout Tuesday and the next steps in improving the industry for Black talent
In Case They Forgot, We Didn’t. A Discussion Of Black Women in Pop
Words by: Abdul-Jabbar Obiagwu There might never be a more pivotal time to write an article celebrating black women and their contributions to popular culture. The current socio-political climate is a searing indictment of the racial prejudices that are carried around […]
#IMMusicMonday: Kelli-Leigh Talks New Single “Whiskey Midnight” And Working With Adele
The soulful vocals of Kelli-Leigh are one you’ll be familiar with if you’ve listened to any club anthems in the last 10 years. The London powerhouse can be heard on “More Than Friends” (James Hype), “I Wanna Feel” (Second City) […]
Leah Music Makes A Powerful Statement On ‘A Letter to the World’
Following the tragic killing of George Floyd by a US police officer, singer-songwriter Leah Music chose to express her pain through a heartfelt single which explores the injustices surrounding racial discrimination. After posting a clip of the song to her […]
Chloe x Halle: Artist Development Done The Right Way
Full of clever writing and intrinsic harmonies that would make Brandy smile with pride, Ungodly Hour is what Gen Zer would call – “ a certified bop” Whilst the girls have never shied away from exploring mature concepts on previous […]
Why Say ‘Urban’ When We Know You Mean ‘Black’?
Words by: Minou Itseli When you hear ‘Urban’, you immediately think ‘black’ right? It’s the big elephant in the room and it’s time to address it. Head on. The word instantly alludes to popular black culture as well as titles […]