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The rise of Afrobeats
Many in the UK are only now getting acquainted with charismatic Nigerian musician D’Banj, through the heavy rotation of his quirky dance floor anthem ‘Oliver Twist’. His first major label release, the song has etched its place on the consciousness of British popular music fans thanks to its inclusion on some of the nation’s biggest playlists, including the A-List at Radio 1, a feat which has come to signify guaranteed chart success in this country.
By Anna Nathanson | Arts, Music | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 11:54 am
Caught & Social: Lights, camera, (focus), action
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By Luke Blackall | Notebook | Friday, 6 January 2012 at 12:36 pm
Greenmoney: How one remix led to a fruitful musical partnership
Sometimes the best things happen almost by accident, which is the case with Greenmoney – a record label and production partnership helmed by Leo Greenslade (who co-runs the Yo Yo night at the Notting Hill Arts Club) and former Bugz in the Attic producer Alex Phountzi.
By Marcus Barnes | Arts, Music | Thursday, 5 January 2012 at 12:58 pm
Caught & Social: Malone’s flying, thanks to Evans
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By Luke Blackall | Notebook | Wednesday, 21 December 2011 at 11:00 am
Caught & Social: More than gin and juice for this rapper
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By Luke Blackall | Notebook | Wednesday, 12 October 2011 at 1:23 pm
Caught & Social: Urban and urbane at Number 10
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By Luke Blackall | | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 at 12:13 pm
London Fashion Week S/S12 – Burberry Prorsum
The face of Burberry, model Cara Delevingne opened todays show which was held in a specially erected marquee in Kensington Gardens. Kanye West, Sienna Miller and Paul Weller were all on the front row.
Cropped parkers, macs with woven raffia arms or collars, straw caps and raffia wedges with strings of beads, all delivered in delicious [...]
By Gemma Hayward | Fashion | Monday, 19 September 2011 at 11:59 pm
Caught & Social: Teen Choice Awards are a scream
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By Luke Blackall | Notebook | Tuesday, 9 August 2011 at 11:56 am
Watch The Throne: the two superpowers of rap
2011 has been the year of the joint venture in hip hop. Responding to the genre crossing success of oddball collective Odd Future, the threat of young stoners Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y and the resurgence of Eminem alongside Royce da 5”9, the two superpowers of the genre, Kanye West and Jay Z have been forced to follow up triple platinum selling albums and festival tour de forces with a combined effort that has the world waiting. Today, ‘Otis’, the second leak from Watch the Throne, the album set for release on August 2.
By Sam Gould | Arts, Music | Friday, 22 July 2011 at 11:47 am
Caught & Social: Voluntary helpers take centre stage
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By Luke Wilkins | Notebook | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 11:57 am
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