‘Money Talk’ lyrically addresses the manner in which the elevation of capitalism and the drive to make money shapes our values. It is reminiscent of Tarrus Riley’s ‘Simple Blessings’ – calling the attention of listeners to the course which everyone has considered default behaviour.
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A transformative theme
MELI PEREA presents "LODO", a transformative theme, a song that encourages the construction of our own paths, evoking a creative and strong intention, freeing ourselves from the power we have given to the words of others about our own path. In this new work, Meli has once again collaborated with Ancestral Beats, blending rhythms such as mapalé, Cuban bembé, and turreo.
Lowkey
South East London native, Teddy Reiss is a rapper and producer with a refreshing approach to his music, focusing on empowering lyricism with a soulful vibe. He developed his style whilst constructing workshops and custom rap songs for corporate events. In 2019 he began his rap career shortly after receiving the ACE Scholarship at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM).
An Interview with Swiss rapper 'The Disciple'
UbuntuFM interviews Swiss rapper, The Disciple, on his single, 'Metaphysical Disorder', his forthcoming album, and his views on Afrocentric issues.
Evolving Into The Mainstream
Ugoccie releases 'Man on Fire', a song off her EP, 'A Piece of Me'. Ugoccie’s ‘Man on Fire’ comes as something fresh and refreshing – completely out of the box. Most striking is the realisation that the song kicks off with the narration of a story – storytelling being a vital quality of a traditional entertainer. This attribute of the song makes listening to ‘Man on Fire’ a serious business.
On the fairness of femininity
Just as a painter uses pigments as his medium to capture a worldly essence, KSsense employs the celebration of a woman’s body in capturing aspects of our tangible and intangible world. KSsense divides the themes of this album. With sexuality and boy positivity, the significance of the individual is catered to. With colorism, racism, and identity, social issues, the collective is addressed.