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Planet Giza's Blueprint for the Next 100 Years
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Mayowa Amolegbe 12/2/25 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Mayowa Amolegbe 12/2/25

Planet Giza's Blueprint for the Next 100 Years

In a seamless mix of hip-hop, jazz, funk and soul, Montréal's Planet Giza is setting the stage for the next chapter of their sound. We catch up with them to hear how it all comes together.

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PARTYOF2 Is Bringing the House Down
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Electronic Mapesho Kyakilika 11/30/25 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Electronic Mapesho Kyakilika 11/30/25

PARTYOF2 Is Bringing the House Down

This dynamic double act gate-crashes genre like it's a VIP-only function—and we're invited. Let's meet the LA duo injecting the hip back into hip-hop.

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Through the Blue Lens: Blanco on New Music, Football and Anime
Music, UK Rap, Drill Arko Dutta 11/24/25 Music, UK Rap, Drill Arko Dutta 11/24/25

Through the Blue Lens: Blanco on New Music, Football and Anime

Following the release of his latest EP, Blanco links up with us to discuss his new project, drill music and his decade-long tenure at the top of the rap game.

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Exploring 'Blair Babies' & Black British Identity with Ceebo
Music, UK Rap, Hip-Hop Mayowa Amolegbe 11/13/25 Music, UK Rap, Hip-Hop Mayowa Amolegbe 11/13/25

Exploring 'Blair Babies' & Black British Identity with Ceebo

We sit down with rapper and former Culture Crypt cover star Ceebo, along with key collaborators from his mixtape's creative gauntlet, to unpack its sociopolitical themes in full.

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Rooted In Reggae: Haile Finds His Way Home
Music, Reggae, Lover's Rock Davina Nylander 11/11/25 Music, Reggae, Lover's Rock Davina Nylander 11/11/25

Rooted In Reggae: Haile Finds His Way Home

After shaping UK music as one-third of WSTRN, Haile is stepping into his own riddim.

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Ife Ogunjobi Steps Into The Spotlight To Tell Us He's Here
Music, Jazz, Afro-Fusion Arko Dutta 11/6/25 Music, Jazz, Afro-Fusion Arko Dutta 11/6/25

Ife Ogunjobi Steps Into The Spotlight To Tell Us He's Here

We sit down with Ezra Collective's own trumpet extraordinaire, Ife Ogunjobi, who shows us the golden, brassy soul of his art.

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Rochelle Jordan: Colour in Monochrome
Music, Electronic, Alternative R&B Ashley Rophina 10/5/25 Music, Electronic, Alternative R&B Ashley Rophina 10/5/25

Rochelle Jordan: Colour in Monochrome

Rochelle Jordan's journey is a masterclass in reinvention. From underground R&B to genre-blending electronica, her latest album is a triumphant return to her roots—and a bold step into new territory.

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Lord Apex is Back to Reclaim His Throne
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, UK Rap Arko Dutta 10/2/25 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, UK Rap Arko Dutta 10/2/25

Lord Apex is Back to Reclaim His Throne

Cult West London wordsmith Lord Apex has emerged from the haze. The fourth instalment in his Smoke Sessions series is here, unveiling new depths in the rapper's creative smoke cloud.

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Umi Weaves Worlds Through 'People Stories'
Music, Alternative R&B, Pop Davina Nylander 9/21/25 Music, Alternative R&B, Pop Davina Nylander 9/21/25

Umi Weaves Worlds Through 'People Stories'

UMI's music is vast and deep like the ocean—and her success can no longer be confined to the shores of genre box-checking and linearity. Following the release of her new album, we delve into the soul of this Grammy-nominated, spiritual songstress in an unforgettable heart-to-heart.

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Meet Rome and Floetic: The Croydon Rap Torchbearers
Music, UK Rap, Hip-Hop Niall Smith 9/11/25 Music, UK Rap, Hip-Hop Niall Smith 9/11/25

Meet Rome and Floetic: The Croydon Rap Torchbearers

Croydon's own Rome and Floetic (aka blaccboibrit) are Croydon's answer to Kane and Abel. With a blend of chemistry and postcode-honed charisma, their debut EP is a grime-tinged masterclass. We spent a day in CR0 with them: here's what went down.

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Gyakie: The Afro-Fusion Song Bird Taking Flight
Music, Afro-Fusion, Afrobeat Davina Nylander 8/29/25 Music, Afro-Fusion, Afrobeat Davina Nylander 8/29/25

Gyakie: The Afro-Fusion Song Bird Taking Flight

Carried skyward on the wings of her star-studded debut album, Gyakie is flying high. We sit down for an in-depth conversation with the Ghanaian songstress during this gleaming chapter of her career.

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The Flux and Flow of CARI's Musical Journey
Music, R&B, Neo-Soul Ira Alecia Gardner 8/26/25 Music, R&B, Neo-Soul Ira Alecia Gardner 8/26/25

The Flux and Flow of CARI's Musical Journey

In the wake of her debut EP, the West London singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist sits down with us to chat about artistry, growth and finding her voice.

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Meet Aqyila: Toronto's R&B Star on the Rise
Music, R&B, Soul Nicole Lewis 6/28/25 Music, R&B, Soul Nicole Lewis 6/28/25

Meet Aqyila: Toronto's R&B Star on the Rise

Say hello to Toronto's soulful torchbearer poised for R&B greatness.

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Joeboy Talks UK Tour, Working with Olamidé and Chasing Inner Peace
Music, Afrobeat, Afro-Fusion Arko Dutta 6/20/25 Music, Afrobeat, Afro-Fusion Arko Dutta 6/20/25

Joeboy Talks UK Tour, Working with Olamidé and Chasing Inner Peace

Joeboy sits down with us to talk about his UK shows, video games, latest album and what's coming next…

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threetwenty is Doing Things Their Way
Music, R&B, Neo-Soul Owen Edogiawerie 6/3/25 Music, R&B, Neo-Soul Owen Edogiawerie 6/3/25

threetwenty is Doing Things Their Way

Say hello to the husband-and-wife duo threetwenty: the governors of a new century sound.

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Allow Jay Prince to Reintroduce Himself
Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Davina Nylander 5/21/25 Music, Alternative Hip-Hop, Jazz Davina Nylander 5/21/25

Allow Jay Prince to Reintroduce Himself

In the wake of his incandescent, long-awaited debut album, Jay Prince sits down with The Culture Crypt to talk musicality, reinvention, roots and creative connection.

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Heart on Wax: Nippa on Growth, Relationship Grief and 'Hope She Hears This'
Music, R&B, Soul Ona Ngwuocha 5/13/25 Music, R&B, Soul Ona Ngwuocha 5/13/25

Heart on Wax: Nippa on Growth, Relationship Grief and 'Hope She Hears This'

We sit down with North London R&B star Nippa to discuss his growth, heartbreak, Disney movies and the emotional gut punches behind his new project.

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Lizzie Berchie is Rooted and Ready to Shine
Music, Neo-Soul, R&B Davina Nylander 4/18/25 Music, Neo-Soul, R&B Davina Nylander 4/18/25

Lizzie Berchie is Rooted and Ready to Shine

Prepped and ready for her forthcoming EP, we catch up with neo-soul oracle Lizzie Berchie on the fringes of her next great artistic leap.

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Mychelle on Her Debut Album, Touring With Jorja Smith and Staying Grounded
Music, R&B, Soul Arko Dutta 4/11/25 Music, R&B, Soul Arko Dutta 4/11/25

Mychelle on Her Debut Album, Touring With Jorja Smith and Staying Grounded

The Culture Crypt sits down with East London's rising soul talent Mychelle ahead of her debut album—diving into her latest single, performing and football.

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Pushing Limits: NIJI on Art, Music and Honouring His Roots
Music, Jazz, Afrobeat Jade Denis 2/16/25 Music, Jazz, Afrobeat Jade Denis 2/16/25

Pushing Limits: NIJI on Art, Music and Honouring His Roots

NIJI talks to The Culture Crypt ahead of the release of his new album, discussing his inspirations, creative process, and how he's redefining joy through music and art.

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