tg.blk on 'Besides You', Kenyan R&B and coming home to Herself
tg.blk is carving out her own space within Kenyan alternative R&B. Ahead of her new EP, she tells us why being herself remains the only strategy she trusts.
When Love Is The Law: Love Spells Bares All
At the heart of Love Spells' debut album lies a philosophy that reaches far beyond music. Here, he invites us into his dreamlike, love-soaked universe.
Who Needs Therapy? Just Let It FLO
Fresh off Grammy nominations and MOBO wins, stepping into their most definitive era yet, the UK's hottest pop-R&B trio give The Culture Crypt V.I.P. access, opening up about their new album, sisterhood and newfound creative freedom.
namesbliss: Finding Peace in the Unknown
Following the release of where's bliss?, we sit down with Kilburn rapper namesbliss to discuss creative growth, his ADHD and learning to feel at home in uncertainty.
Still Competitive: B-Real on 30 Years of Cypress Hill and the Making of 'Dios Bendiga'
Thirty years deep into one of hip-hop's most influential catalogues, Cypress Hill frontman B-Real sits down to talk brotherhood, the album that never got its flowers and the perfect timing of their new project.
The Reintroduction of Smino
After two years without releasing new music—and four without a full body of new material—a more mature, focused version of the St. Louis rapper is ready to step back into the spotlight.
The Making of Mýa: Legacy, Liberation and Lasting Joy
As one of R&B's most enduring and influential voices, Mýa needs little introduction. Nearly three decades after her debut, the icon retraces the journey to her 10th album Retrospect—a love letter to the funk, soul and memories that raised her.
Tone Stith Is Building A World Beyond R&B
In the wake of his new album, The Edge, Tone Stith sits down with us to explore artistic freedom, creative control and his mission to push the boundaries of R&B.
South London Rapper Catch Is Ready to Address It All
Following the release of her acclaimed new mixtape, Lewisham storyteller Catch is taking a moment to reflect on ambition, carving out space in a male-dominated rap scene and the journey that brought her here.
"Blue Dandyism": Blue Lab Beats Is in Full Swing
Blue Lab Beats have spent the last 10 years building a genre-fluid sonic world with jazz at its core. Theirs is a story of sonic liberation, rich collaboration and dandyism in all of its glory.
Inside WHATMORE's Masterplan for World Domination
They may have traded chicken shop pop-ups for Coachella stages, but WHATMORE's hustle mentality is still alive and kicking. We catch up with the NYC boyband as they round off their world tour.
Da Flyy Hooligan is Serving Up Gourmet Rap
On an afternoon stroll along London's historic Denmark Street, Harlesden rapper Da Flyy Hooligan shares his own piece in its mythology while reflecting on his part in the "drumless rap" movement.
Introducing Arno Sacco: The New Age Yearner
We sit down with emerging singer-songwriter Arno Sacco to explore emotion, desire and the cinematic world shaping his sound.
Dua Saleh on Home, Identity and Their Most Intentional Songwriting Yet
Dua Saleh's new album Of Earth & Wires is built on a foundation of queer love, grief and nomadic Sudanese roots. The artist and former Sex Education star sits down with us to share their raw truth.
India Shawn is 'Subject To Change'
With her latest EP Subject To Change out in orbit, India Shawn's new mission statement appears to be steering alternative R&B towards funkier, freeform territory. We catch up with her to discuss working with Solange, her songwriting journey and more.
Erick the Architect Wants You to Hear the Artist He Is Now
Fresh from a Jamiroquai tour slot, the ex-Flatbush Zombies rapper-producer talks going global, going solo and pushing back on internet-era impatience.
Essosa on 'Crush!' and the Art of Creative Control
We've got a Crush! on Essosa's new EP—and no, it's not just the name. We catch up with the London vocalist giving pop and R&B a candy-coated reset.
No One Knows Konyikeh Like the Violin
The classically-trained Essex artist reflects on emotional honesty, creative independence and the deeply personal process wrought from her latest EP, Cinere.
Meet Sade Olutola: The South London Pop Princess Ready to Blow
Name another artist collaborating with Tumblr like this. We'll wait...
Iron Sharpens Iron: Mr Eazi and King Promise Unite As Brothers
Mr Eazi and King Promise are back. This is a 13-year bond distilled into one record—and two legacies united as one.

