Q-Tip has received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College Of Music for “his forward-thinking artistic vision”. Earlier this month, the rap legend, jazz artist Ledisi, and Puerto Rican bandleader Gilberto Santa Rosa were all honoured by the prestigious music institute. Last Saturday (May 11), the A Tribe Called Quest member took to Instagram to celebrate himself and his co-honorees alongside a photo of him wearing a customised cap and gown, […]

The Donna Summer estate has reportedly reached a settlement with Kanye West over the alleged “illegal” use of ‘I Feel Love’ in the rapper’s ‘Vultures 1’ album. READ MORE: With his “White Lives Matter” stunt, has Kanye West finally hit the point of no return? A lawsuit was filed against both West and Ty Dolla $ign back in February, claiming that the two rappers did not have permission to sample […]

BERWYN has released a powerful new single called ‘I AM BLACK’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: BERWYN: Romford underdog’s soul-baring rap is helping those in need The Trinidad-born singer-rapper returned last month with the triumphant comeback track ‘Neighbours’. He released two versions of the soulful song; he first dropped a piano-driven solo take, before DJ and Producer Fred again.. remixed the song. Earlier this week (May […]

A new report has been shared on the UK’s nightlife scene, revealing that the country is losing an average of five clubs per week. READ MORE: Report shows “disaster” facing grassroots music venues: “The big companies and arenas are now going to have to answer for this” The statistics have been shared by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), and reveal the alarming rates that nightclubs and local venues are […]

Cardi B has revealed she will not be releasing her highly-anticipated second album this year. READ MORE: Cardi B – ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ Review In a since-deleted tweet on Tuesday (May 14), the Bronx rapper agreed with a fan who said Cardi’s transparency had “backfired” because of “her fans’ weirdo entitlement”. They also suggested the star should “pull back from social media”. Cardi replied: “Exactly and I tell myself this […]

Madness have announced their very own ‘Hour Of Need’ award for fans who wish to nominate “an unsung hero in your life”. It allows fans to nominate people who they would like to thank for having been there for them or others during challenging times. The award, named after the band’s current single, will see winners receive two tickets to a forthcoming Madness concert along with travel, accommodation and a […]

ArrDee has fired shots at numerous figures in the UK rap scene on his new solo single ‘If The Shoe Fits’ – listen below READ MORE: ArrDee: fresh, fierce charisma from the UK’s next leading rap star Last week, the Brighton rapper drew inspiration from the ongoing rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar and dropped his own diss track. The song samples ‘Like That’ – the Metro Boomin-produced song […]

Soft Play – FKA Slaves – have dropped out of the Great Escape Festival in solidarity with Palestine. READ MORE: Bands on The Great Escape boycott: “Artists are realising they’re the ones with the power” The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is currently being held across various music venues in Brighton until Saturday (May 18). The Great Escape is sponsored by Barclays, which […]

21 Savage has commented on the feud between Drake and Metro Boomin, saying that the two will “figure their shit out eventually” READ MORE: Drake and 21 Savage – ‘Her Loss’ review: exciting prospect marred by lazy songwriting The Atlanta-based rapper has famously worked with both Metro Boomin and Drake. At the beginning of his career, he and Boomin created the collaborative musical series ‘Savage Mode’.The first instalment came in […]