DELVING INTO THE WORLD OF ‘COSMIC TRAP’ WITH VOCALIST CHIKAYA
I like to consider myself a lover of niche music genres. I love uncovering new music and I continually encourage myself to step out of my comfort zone, by appreciating a range of different sounds. My journey through these various sounds has now landed me at the door of “Cosmic Trap”. Bristol-based vocalist Chikaya is on a mission to bring “Cosmic Trap” to the forefront of the mainstream music scene […]
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THE PRODUCER CATALOGUE S01E01 FEATURING SPACE WIZARD SCOTT XYLO.
Catch the in-depth interview with Leicester producer Scott Xylo.
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CATCHING UP WITH ULLNEVANO
Ullnevano talks strategy, consistency, labels and the ever-changing face of music. In an age where streaming sales equate to success and CDs are no longer the norm, it is important to look back at just how much the music industry has transformed. Baltimore emcee shares the positives and downsides of these changes and reveals the origins behind the creative collective MGNTK […]
ALL ABOUT CHYNA JACKSON
She’s that cool kid next door that everyone wants to be friends with. At just 20 years old, through networking Chyna has made a number of connections within the media industry. Her sights are set on photography, but she has proven herself to be multifaceted. Find out just how she does it. Talking all topics over on In The Spotlight […]
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OPENING OLD WOUNDS: DID NIKE’S LONDONER AD CAUSE MORE INTERRACIAL CONFLICT THAN HARMONY?
Nike’s Londoner advert raises larger questions, due to criticisms that it just wasn’t “diverse” enough […]
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Cherri V on Baby Love, musical pressures, confidence, new music and more…
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CARIBBEAN CULTURE IN THE BRONX, NEW MUSIC, DANCE AND SOUL WITH CLAIRE RENEÉ
What first struck me about Claire is the passion in her voice, the softness of her pitch and the deep meaning in her lyrics. It goes without saying that she is yet another underrated musical gem. Claire has managed to capture the art of storytelling bringing us feel good music intertwined with relatable love stories […]
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TUAMIE REVEALS HOW HE GOT HIS EAR FOR MUSIC.
The incredible producer from the DMV speaks to Inthewritersmind in a very rare interview. He’s been admired by the likes of Pete Rock, Freddie Gibbs, J Dilla, Mndsgn and Illmind to name a few. His beats are crazy, his portfolio is mad and his ear for music is extraordinary […]
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RARE INTERVIEW – MANCHESTER’S UNDERGROUND WORDSMITH
You simply cannot deny the array of sounds that’s coming out of Manchester. Whether it’s from artists who currently reside in the city or those who are originally from there. Nevertheless, the scene is doing […]
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – BRITISH MODEL KIANA CUMMINGS CHATS TO INTHEWRITERSMIND
Linden Staub’s own Kiana Cummings is on the come-up. Kiana’s talent first caught my eye in SUKEBAN Magazine, an online platform dedicated to supporting creatives of colour […]
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VIDEO PREMIERE – THE ILLUSTRATOR MEETS THE WRITER
The illustrator: Mary Hart The Writer sits down with a talented young illustrator called Mary from North London. Mary discusses the creative process behind her eye-catching illustrations and digital portraits. Starting only two years ago […]
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BABAJIDE OLATUNJI CREATES MESMERISING DEPICTIONS OF NIGERIA
An interview with artist Babajide B. Olatunji I recently fell in love with the work of a visual artist who goes by the name of Babajide B. Olatunji. Babajide shared that his current mode of […]
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THE HISTORY OF WORDPLAY MAGAZINE: A LOOK INTO ISSUE 17 (REVIEW)
A review of Wordplay Magazine’s highly anticipated issue 17 released at the end of May, including interviews with Lil Skies, Rapsody, Mahalia, Macklemore and much more[…]
