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Raye breaks the BRIT Awards record for most nominations in a single year

Yessssss.

Marie Claire · Jan 25, 2024

Brit Awards 2024: Raye brands historic seven nominations a 'miracle' as Olivia Dean and Arlo Parks react to nods

The Escapism singer, 26, has the most nominations held by any artist in a single year

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024

The 10 best hip-hop albums of 2023

2023 was another golden year for hip-hop, and here are the 10 essential albums you need to hear

Louder · Dec 19, 2023

Little Simz review, Alexandra Palace: Rapper’s star power is unmistakable at her homecoming gig

Rapper commands the crowd with a certain militancy, but as the night goes on, she peels back her layers to reveal her more vulnerable side

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

Black History Month 2023: The Independent playlist starring Stormzy, Joan Armatrading and Little Simz

The Independent celebrates musical pioneers including Millie Small, Tricky, Roots Manuva and Tippa Irie, rappers Kano, Stormzy and Little Simz, and vocal talents such as Shirley Bassey, Emeli Sande and Michael Kiwanuka

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Cleo Sol: Heaven review – soulful succour from the Sault singer

Part of the enigmatic London collective, the singer-songwriter’s third album is a balm of cool, dreamy reflections on faith, love and courage

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

From Sienna Miller to Jodie Turner-Smith: All of the best (and most daring) looks at Vogue World

Monochrome showstoppers, matching couples and celebrities daring to bare: London’s first Vogue World had it all at its inaugural event

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

30 autumn arts highlights, chosen by Observer critics

From Scorsese and Madonna to a Philip Guston retrospective, a Maria Callas tribute and Armando Iannucci’s play on Tory chaos, our writers pick the best things to see this autumn

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

‘Hip-hop is rooted in rebellion’ - as the genre turns 50, UK artists hail our own unique and powerful scene

Stars from Kojey Radical to So Solid Crew’s Lisa Maffia bang the drum for Britain’s contribution to the form

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

12 UK music festivals you can still buy tickets for in 2023

From the Isle of Wight to Camp Bestival, the summer festival season has only just begun

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023