Nicolas-Tyrell Scott
Destin Conrad: an R&B adventurer who’s hungry for more
Whether it’s Grammy-nominated R&B or smooth alternative jazz, the Florida-born singer is always learning and on the move: “I gravitate to things I don’t know”
Central Cee – ‘Wild West’ mixtape review: a tantalising glimpse at drill’s future
The Shepherd’s Bush star’s debut mixtape is a swashbuckling epic
Capo Lee, JME, Frisco and Shorty – ‘Norf Face’ review: proof that grime endures
The Tottenham, north London rappers show that – despite the rumours of its death – their sound continues to thrive in new and exciting ways
Flohio: pummelling electro-rap from Bermondsey-based Streets collaborator
The Bermondsey-based artist comes good on years of hype on new project 'No Panic No Pain', one of the year's most dynamic rap releases
Ty Dolla $ign – ‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign’ review: a self-referential opus from a star with serious clout
Beneath the noise – the skits, the A-list features – this third solo album is a victory lap for a hugely influential artist
IDK: “In prison, I made a plan to be a rapper, mapped it out and then actually executed it”
The London-born, Maryland-raised artist, producer and creative isn’t afraid of asking the big questions
Megan Thee Stallion live: underdog triumphs with escapist, thought-provoking show
The Houston rapper's groundbreaking livestream proved her versatility as a performer
Burna Boy – ‘Twice As Tall’ review: global giant continues compelling bid for world domination
The Nigerian hero ropes in Chris Martin and Sean 'Diddy' Combs to confirm his status as a contemporary great
Victoria Monét – ‘JAGUAR’ review: songwriting ace makes majestic leap towards stardom
The Ariana Grande collaborator has gone it alone with her classy debut album
The Afrobeats Chart is a step forward, but risks turning the term into the new ‘Urban”
The inaugural Afrobeats Chart this week it problematically conflates the genre with afro-swing
Jords on the catharsis of Black Lives Matter-supporting track ‘Black & Ready’
The Croydon singer, songwriter and rapper's BLM-themed track followed on from the May arrival of his gripping 10-track ‘Almost An Adult’ project
Wireless Connect live on YouTube: forward-thinking, blockbuster virtual festival with serious ambition
The annual rap, hip-hop and R&B-focused London festival provided its fans with a virtual alternative after this year's event was cancelled by the coronavirus outbreak